Get Ready to Unleash Mai in Street Fighter 6 – DLC Launching February 5!
2025-01-13
Author: Ting
In an electrifying announcement, Capcom has revealed that the beloved DLC character Mai from the iconic Fatal Fury series will be joining the Street Fighter 6 roster on February 5, 2025. This marks Mai’s monumental debut in the Street Fighter universe, captivating fans with her vibrant personality and powerful fighting techniques.
As the second guest character to join Street Fighter 6, Mai brings with her a unique moveset deeply rooted in the rich history of SNK's fighting games, reimagined through the dynamic mechanics of Street Fighter 6. Players can experience her fiery flair across multiple game modes, including Fighting Ground, Battle Hub, and World Tour, where she makes her mark as a formidable Master.
Mai will be available in two stunning outfits. The first outfit stays true to her classic look from the Fatal Fury franchise, while the second showcases her modernized appearance from the upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, which fans can unlock by earning Fighter Coins or building a rapport with her in World Tour mode.
In the newly released gameplay trailer, Mai showcases an array of both familiar and innovative techniques, sure to keep opponents on their toes. Here are some highlights from her moveset:
- **Kachousen**: Mai hurls her fan like a fireball, with strategies for both offensive and defensive play. Hold the input down to make it invincible against enemy strikes.
- **Ryuuenbu**: A spin-forward move that aids in combos or can control space during matches.
- **Hissatsu Shinobi Bachi**: This cartwheel attack launches Mai at her adversaries, with the OD version allowing her to ascend into the air for surprise aerial strikes.
- **Hishou Ryuuenjin**: Mai’s fiery flying uppercut serves as an effective anti-air technique.
- **Kagerou no Mai**: Her Level 1 Super Art engulfs the battlefield in flames and grants her Flame Stocks, enhancing her subsequent moves.
- **Chou Hissatsu Shinobi Bachi**: With this Level 2 Super Art, Mai charges forward, deftly bypassing projectiles in a blaze of glory.
- **Shiranui Ryuu – Enbu Ada Zakura**: Mai’s show-stopping Level 3 Super Art features a series of elegant and devastating fan strikes.
For players eager to harness Mai's fiery power, she will be accessible to those who purchasing the Year 2 Character Pass or Year 2 Ultimate Pass. Additionally, Fighter Coins will allow for her purchase as a standalone character. She joins a lineup of other fan-favorite characters, including the notorious M. Bison and the laid-back Terry, paving the way for an exciting Year 2 for Street Fighter 6.
Street Fighter 6 is available now across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. Don’t miss out – prepare to dive into battle with Mai when she launches on February 5!
Watch the explosive gameplay trailer and get a sneak peek of the character in action!