Capcom has revealed the release date ofStreet Fighter 6’s first DLC character, Rashid, along with a brief demonstration of his gameplay in a new trailer. The game initially launched with 16 world warriors to choose from, which included many returning veterans and newcomers. That said, theinitialStreet Fighter 6rosterwas criticized for being a bit on the small side. Capcom was quick to follow up after the game’s launch, announcing the first season of DLC fighters.While some release dates have been shuffled around, the first DLC character of the season will beStreet Fighter 5’s Rashid, who debuted as part of the previous game’s launch roster. Hailing from Saudi Arabia, Rashid uses social media to vlog and stream his bouts and is now on a journey to “find the meaning of strength.” He’s also known for his incredible acrobatic feats, which were on full display inStreet Fighter 6’s latest trailer.RELATED:Street Fighter 6 Mod Brings Back Power Ranger RyuThe beginning of theStreet Fighter 6trailer shows off Rashid executing a variety of his parkour techniques. It then shows off Rashid’s moves, where much like hisStreet Fighter 5incarnation, he is a tricky fighter with incredible mobility. He can control the flow of the fight with an aggressive fighting style, with some of his moves propelling him forward or generating a tornado like attack. Fans will be able to play as the turbulent fighter on August 01, 2025.
The trailer also makes a point to showcase Rashid’s character, presenting him as one of the nicest characters of the extensiveStreet Fighteruniverse. Much like the other characters, Rashid has analternate costume inStreet Fighter 6, with his being based off of hisStreet Fighter 5debut. Players can also earn a variety of Fighting Pass rewards based around the character up to the DLC’s launch.
Despite the popularity of the character, Rashid was also a high-tier bane among competitive players inStreet Fighter 5’s metagame, due to his aggressive move set and hard to counter maneuvers. Some players joked that while they were happy with his inclusion, they know they’ll have a hard time playing against him online. With Rashid’s release near the end of July, there are only three otherDLC characters forStreet Fighter 6of this season left.
Street Fighter 6is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
