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Street Fighter 6

Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Released: 2 June 2023 (PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox Series X/S) · 5 June 2025 (Switch 2)
Metacritic: 92 (PS5, PC) · 90 (Xbox Series X) · 87 (Switch 2)
20-500h
Avg. Playtime
3 Seasons (12 fighters)
Expansions
Online
Multiplayer
PCPS5PS4XboxSwitch 2
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About Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6 is Capcom's 2023 fighting game, released on PS4, PS5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S on 2 June 2023 and on Nintendo Switch 2 on 5 June 2025. It combines the Drive System, the single-player World Tour mode and the Battle Hub lobby, with Classic, Modern and Dynamic control options for newcomers.

The Drive System is SF6's defining mechanical addition. The six-bar Drive Gauge powers five techniques: Drive Impact (an armored attack), Drive Parry (parries most attacks; the cost is refunded on a successful parry), Overdrive Arts (enhanced special moves), Drive Rush (a forward dash for pressure) and Drive Reversal (a counter from block). Emptying the gauge triggers Burnout, which disables Drive techniques and weakens defense until it refills.

World Tour mode sends your custom character on an open-world RPG adventure where you meet Street Fighter characters and learn their moves. Battle Hub provides the online lobby and casual play space.

Why Players Love It

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Drive System

Five Drive techniques (Impact, Parry, Overdrive, Rush, Reversal) share one six-bar gauge; running it empty causes Burnout.

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World Tour

An open-world RPG single-player mode where your custom character travels the globe, meets SF characters, and learns their techniques.

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Three Control Schemes

Classic (six-button layout), Modern (four buttons, with specials on one button plus a direction) and Dynamic (offline only; you press one button and the AI picks the attack).

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Battle Hub

The online lobby space — an arcade environment where you walk around, challenge others, watch matches, and join events as a social fighting game hub.

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Sources & fact-check

Release facts, mechanics and boss details on this page were checked against these sources on 12 October 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

Critic reception

Metacritic (critic aggregate): 92 (PS5, PC) · 90 (Xbox Series X) · 87 (Switch 2)

Source: Metacritic, checked 12 Oct 2026. These are third-party critic scores, not ParryStack ratings.

Summary

Street Fighter 6 is a very well-reviewed fighter (Metacritic 92 on PC and PS5) built around the Drive System, with World Tour and Modern controls as a way in for newcomers.

This is a research-based overview compiled from publisher information, official patch notes and published critic reception. It is not a hands-on review and ParryStack assigns no score of its own. How we research and verify · Report an error

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Street Fighter 6 beginner's guide
Getting started, core mechanics and early-game tips · ✅ Progress tracking
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Street Fighter 6 walkthrough & boss guide
Main story in order, with boss strategies
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Hot Fix:Ver. 2.0201.000
Apr 1, 2026
Source: Steam announcement
Update including new content, battle balance adjustments!
Dec 16, 2025
Source: Steam announcement

Tips

“Drive Parry (hold MP+MK) parries most attacks, and a successful parry refunds its Drive cost. Use it against long pressure strings, but avoid draining the gauge into Burnout.”
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“Drive Rush costs one bar from a parry or from neutral and three bars from a cancel; it gives the first hit afterwards extra advantage, so spend it deliberately.”
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“Modern controls are a good way to learn a character's game plan before deciding whether to switch to Classic inputs.”
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