Want to know who made it onto the Street Fighter 6 roster? Looking back to older games in the series, Street Fighter 4 launched with 25 characters, but the lackluster Street Fighter 5 featured just 16 characters on day one. Capcom appears to be learning from its past mistakes with Street Fighter 6’s roster, bringing a mix of fan favorites, revamped returning characters, and new fighters.
Now that the Street Fighter 6 release date has been and gone, it’s time to start thinking about what DLC fighters might be heading to the game. Street Fighter 6 is about to wrap up its first season pass, so stay tuned as more information about the next batch of fighters should be revealed when Akuma drops on May 22, 2024.
Street Fighter 6 characters list
Here’s every character on the Street Fighter 6 roster:
- Ryu
- Chun Li
- Luke
- Jamie
- Guile
- Juri
- Kimberly
- Ken
- E Honda
- Blanka
- Dhalsim
- Dee Jay
- Manon
- Marisa
- Zangief
- Lily
- Cammy
- JP
Ryu
Ryu’s quest to fight the strongest opponents across the globe is far from over in Street Fighter 6. According to the Street Fighter Twitter account, Ryu doesn’t believe his journey is over yet as he learns to become a stronger fighter. His traditional gi has been altered with a kasaya (a robe worn by Buddhists), similar to the one worn by his master, Gouken.
Chun Li
With Shadaloo’s reign of terror officially over, Chun Li decided to quit her job as an ICPO agent. Instead, Chun Li runs kung fu classes as her day job, making her a valued member of her local community. She also spends her time looking after Li-Fen, one of the victims of the Black Moon Incident back in Street Fighter 5.
Luke
Luke’s brief introduction in Street Fighter 5 explains why he wanted to join the military. His father sacrificed himself protecting civilians during a terrorist attack, prompting Luke to join the Special Forces to become just like him. After a conversation with Guile, Luke decides to leave the military as he wants to try his hand at something new. In Street Fighter 6, he’s taken up a role as a contractor for a private military company.
Jamie
Jamie uses the Drunken Fist fighting style, a first for the Street Fighter series. When Jamie takes sips from his jug, he gains new special moves and receives additional options for some of his attacks. He’s heavily inspired by Yun and Yang, two popular characters from Street Fighter 3. Jamie’s moveset appears to borrow heavily from the twin’s attacks as he blends his unpredictable breakdancing style with some of their lightning-fast abilities.
Guile
Street Fighter’s family man, Guile returns to Street Fighter 6 after taking down Shadaloo and finally avenging Charlie’s death. Guile remains a member of the US Air Force, sporting a blue jumpsuit this time around. He briefly served as a mentor to Luke in Street Fighter 5, so we expect these characters to interact again now that Luke has pursued his new career path.
Juri
Juri returns to Street Fighter 6, wearing her costume from Super Street Fighter IV. It appears Juri’s fighting style has been improved, now she can fire low projectiles and perform her jumping axe kick without having to spend any Fuha stocks. Fans will be pleased to know Juri’s flying dive kick is back, giving her an excellent attacking option while airborne.
Kimberly
A student of the Ninja known as Guy (yes, the man from Street Fighter Alpha and Final Fight), Kimberly has graduated from college early and is committed to becoming a fully-fledged ninja. As a fan of ’80s pop culture, Kimberly comes equipped with a cassette stocked with classic tunes which she occasionally utilises during her special moves.
Ken
Ken returns to Street Fighter 6 in a much scruffier state than the last time we saw him. Sporting a tan coat, a dark vest, and boots over his standard red Gi, he may be dressing casually, but his fighting style is anything but. Ken sports his range of target combos, fire-imbued dragon punches, and new moves to keep things spicy.
E Honda
The iconic sumo wrestler joins the cast of Street Fighter 6, sporting a new outfit over his traditional sumo garb. Honda’s famous Hundred Hand Slap now has an animation at the end of it to stun the opponent. It doesn’t look like Honda’s Street Fighter 2 stage is making a return any time soon, though this could change closer to release.
Blanka
Blanka is back, this time wearing a denim blue jumpsuit. His cartoon avatar from Street Fighter V can be spotted in World Tour trailer. Blanka’s Street Fighter 2 stage returns, featuring the giant tree with a large snake wrapped around it.
Dhalsim
Unlike a lot of returning characters in Street Fighter 6, Dhalsim’s appearance is largely unchanged from the last time we saw him. Patient players will be pleased to see Dhalsim’s stretchy limbs and fire projectiles remain intact. He doesn’t have access to his Street Fighter 2 stage, but it looks like Dhalsim does have a stage based in India featuring a golden statue in the background.
Dee Jay
Last seen back in Street Fighter 4, Dee Jay returns with a bright, colorful outfit and a new set of moves. Dee Jay’s strengths in Street Fighter 6 come from his fast attacks which can be tricky to read if you haven’t fought him before. When Dee Jay pushes his opponents into a corner, you can start to deal serious damage with stylish mixups.
Manon
Widely regarded as the world’s strongest model, Manon is a world-champion judoka and a supermodel who is used to travelling the globe to show off the latest outfits on offer. Manon’s attack animations are incredibly smooth, much like her moves on the catwalk. Fighters need to watch out for Manon’s attacks as she utilizes her long limbs to deal damage from a distance.
Marisa
A worthy rival to Zangief, Marisa is the latest grappler to join the Street Fighter 6 roster. Coming in at an incredible 6’8 and a hefty 269 pounds, Marisa is well-equipped to take on any opponent as she looks to crush them into the ground. As a child, Marisa was inspired by ancient Greek warriors battling in the Colosseum, which explains a lot about her fighting style.
Zangief
The 7’0 tall Russian wrestler returns to Street Fighter series for the third mainline game in a row. The Red Cyclone appears to be sporting full-length trousers instead of his iconic red pants, providing him with a suitable outfit for professional esports events.
Lily
T. Hawk fans, rejoice. Lily may not be your Native American warrior, but she’s the closest thing you’re going to get. Equipped with two ball-headed war clubs, Lily packs quite a punch in her attacks despite her small frame. As a member of the Thunderfoot clan, she shares some of the same attacks as T. Hawk, such as the Condor Spire and Condor Dive.
Cammy
Sporting a new haircut, a Union Jack jacket, and yoga pants, Cammy has received arguably the best redesign of any existing character. With M. Bison and his Shadaloo organization out of the way, Cammy is free to explore the world without the threat of her mortal enemy attempting to steal her body.
JP
We don’t know too much about JP’s intentions, but he currently is the head of an international NGO (non-governmental organization) with several successful investment properties. JP looks like he fits the perfect villain archetype, and we know some of his abilities let off purple energy, very similar to M. Bison’s psycho powers.
Street Fighter 6 DLC characters
In the Street Fighter 6 Showcase that took place on April 20, 2023, Capcom announced the Year 1 Character Pass which contains one new character and three returning ones. If you paid attention to the character leak last year, you might recognize a few of these fighters.
Here are the Year 1 Character Pass Street Fighter 6 DLC fighters:
- Rashid (July 24, 2023)
- A.K.I (September 27, 2023)
- Ed (February 27, 2024)
- Akuma (May 22, 2024)
Rashid
The master of the turbulent wind, Rashid marks his return from Street Figther 5 with a bang, combining his parkour skills with powerful attacking options to make him highly unpredictable in combat. Rashid is arguably the best DLC fighter released so far, but this could change when Akuma drops in May.
A.K.I
A student of the poison master known as F.A.N.G, this Street Fighter 6 newcomer rewards players for carefully planning out combo routes using a range of poisonous options. A.K.I can deal devastating amounts of damage if she manages to poison her target first, but this can be difficult depending on the match up.
Ed
Combining the Psycho power from Shadaloo with the mentorship from the legendary boxer, Balrog, Ed has ignored the evil voices in his mind telling him to join M. Bison’s organization. Instead, he’s working to try to break into the laboratory where he was once kept and free the rest of the test subjects.
Akuma
The master of the Satsui no Hadou, Akuma’s appearance has transformed over the years, turning him from a human into a demon. It appears Akuma has access to more than the traditional number of super combos, a mechanic that has been unique to him since Street Fighter 3. Akuma arrives alongside a much-requested balance patch that is set to introduce changes to the entire cast of characters.
That’s everything you need to know about the Street Fighter 6 roster so far, and you can see how some of them fare in our Street Fighter 6 tier list. If you’re looking for more competitive titles like this one, you should read our multiplayer games list. We also have a list of the best fighting games if you want to discover lots of excellent games in the genre.