Street Fighter 6 is the latest entry in Capcom’s perennial fighting game franchise. Ryu, Chun-li, and many others are back and better than ever. In addition to the standard slugfests, World Tour mode offers a chance for players to create an avatar and explore an open world full of things to do and random people to fight. This guide will first break down the 10 things to do in Street Fighter 6.
10 Things You Should Do First in Street Fighter 6
In this game, the world is your battlefield, literally. World Tour mode will let you traverse Metro City, home of Capcoms classic arcade brawler Final Fight. You can find secrets, build your character, and hone your skills before taking the fight online. Here are things you should do first to optimize your time in Street Fighter 6.
Create Your Character
The first stop for any new player should be World Tour mode. When you select this mode, you will be tasked with creating your custom character. This avatar will be your main character for the entire single-player mode, and it’s long with RPG mechanics and progression systems, so take your time and create the perfect fighter.
Find the Right Controls
Street Fighter 6 features three distinct controller styles for players to experiment with. They’re as follows:
- Classic – The standard, six-button layout. Recommended for veterans who want fine control over each character’s range of attacks.
- Dynamic – A simplified control scheme designed for complete novice players. It allows extended combos and special moves with just a few button taps.
- Modern – A hybrid control system featuring Weak, Medium, and Hard attack buttons and one-button special moves.
Find the right one, and then start learning your fighter of choice.
Practice Makes Perfect
In the Fighting Ground menu option, you will find a variety of modes to try out. We suggest that you hit the Practice arena and begin your training. You can select from four different styles of Practice.
- Character Guides – A tutorial on each character’s unique moves and special attacks.
- Combo Trials – Trials that will task you with repeating a unique combo per character.
- Training – A freeform practice mode that allows you to change various settings.
- Tutorials – A mode that will break down Street Fighter 6’s unique mechanics.
Pick Your Main
Street Fighter 6 features the original world warriors and then some. The 18-character roster has all of your old favorites plus a handful of new characters alongside them. Each character has three super attacks and varying playstyles. World Tour will allow you to train under each character and learn their fighting style firsthand.
Create a Capcom ID
The online features of this game are vast and diverse. You can play one-on-one, participate in tournaments, and everything in between. You can play with full cross-play servers, which will allow you to fight friends regardless of what platform they fight on. To do this, you must create a Capcom ID, which you can do right here.
Go on a World Tour
After you create a character, dive deep into World Tour mode and begin a journey of self-discovery through fisticuffs. Your created character will first train under Luke but slowly branch out and meet the other 17 fighters on the roster. You can engage in open-world hijinks, train under each character, buy silly clothes, and engage in mini-games. World Tour mode is ambitious and worth exploring.
Try Some Extreme Battles
Extreme Battles are an entertaining and lighthearted take on combat. You can select this option from the Fighting Grounds menu to play against the CPU or a friend in gimmicky fights. You might do a battle where only knockdowns count as damage or a fight where a large bull randomly charges across the screen and cause mayhem. This mode is perfect for parties and casual sessions.
Arcade Mode Returns
If you don’t want to dig deep with World Tour mode, try your hand at the classic Arcade Mode. You can select any fighter and get more story details on your character of choice. Each character has an intro and a unique ending once you get through all your fights. This is a fast way to learn more about each character on the roster.
Play Some Capcom Classics
If you go online, you can do much more than fight against friends or random opponents. You can also sit at a cabinet and play some of Capcom’s classic games. Some titles include Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, Final Fight, and many others. You can compete in leaderboards and play them locally with a friend.
Become an Online Warrior
Street Fighter 6 has a slew of online options. Rollback net code ensures matches are always smooth, and you can climb the ranks with the new per-character ranking system. You can also do free battles, spectate, and compete in online tournaments for in-game prizes. Take advantage of the Battle Hub to compete with other fighters worldwide.
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Now that you have a nice list of the 10 things to do first in Street Fighter 6, we suggest you hit the digital streets and pick some fights. Keep it here at The Nerd Stash for more character guides and stories on everything Street Fighter 6.