Mai Shiranui Sparks Massive Interest in Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6 enthusiasts have flocked back to the game to try out the latest addition to the roster: Mai Shiranui from the Fatal Fury series. Capcom's acclaimed fighting game, which has sold an impressive 4.4 million copies by December 31, 2024, has often been criticized for its content updates. However, the introduction of Mai Shiranui as the third fighter of the second season has sparked a significant boost in the game's popularity.

The impact of Mai's release was immediate and striking. On the day of her debut, the peak concurrent players on Steam soared to over 63,000, a stark increase from the usual 24,000 to 27,000 peak players, marking the highest concurrent player count since May 2024. This surge demonstrates the strong appeal of the new character.

Mai Shiranui is exclusively available to Battle Pass holders. In the World Tour mode, players can deepen their relationship with Mai, learn her unique moves, and then put their skills to the test in the Battle Hub. Adding to the excitement, a second costume inspired by her appearance in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves has been introduced, allowing players to further customize their experience with Mai.

The Battle Hub also welcomes a temporary guest, Professor Woshige, a renowned developer and legend in the fighting game community. Players can enjoy facing off against him until March 10. Alongside these updates, Capcom has introduced new Master League ranks and accompanying rewards, enhancing the competitive aspect of Street Fighter 6.

To showcase Mai's impressive techniques, Capcom has released a trailer that highlights her skills and further fuels the anticipation and engagement of the player base.