Capcom Confirms Street Fighter 6’s Timeline Placement And Touches On Ryu’s New Look

Street Fighter 6 achieved a lot of attention during its launch PlayStation State of Play showingTwo more fighters were revealed, as well as an exploration story mode and other details. Capcom released some details about Ryu’s new design and its place within the Street Fighter timeline, while we wait for more information.

Official Twitter account of the game shared this statementTakayuki Nagayama, director of Street Fighter VI confirms that Street Fighter 6 will take place following Street Fighter III. Street Fighter V was set before SF 3 so this places Street Fighter 6 at the end the series’ timeline. 

Nakayama describes Ryu’s new appearance. The Buddhist robe, which is also known as a kasaya (or kasaya), shows Ryu’s renewed dignity even though it still makes him feel “not yet there.” The meaning of that phrase is open to interpretation. However, the outfit looks great with Ryu’s beard. 

Street Fighter 6 is due to launch in 2023, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S (Playstation 4, and PC).