Major fighting game tournament Combo Breaker 2024 announced that Akuma will be legal for the upcoming Street Fighter 6 bracket. The tournament organizers surveyed players a while back to determine whether they wanted the upcoming patch to be legal. Over 81% of players agreed to let the patch play out, so the tournament will let it run.
Additionally, Combo Breaker 2024 expressed their displeasure with the patch’s release date being on the same week of the tournament. Having said that, there will be a casual space the day before the tournament where players can learn Akuma and the patch. This space aims to allow players to get used to the patch before they enter the tournament. Players looking to participate in this practice must attend the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center on Thursday, May 23. From 12 PM (CST) to 1 AM (CST), players can experience the patch with others.
Akuma and the Upcoming Balance Patch Will Be Legal at Combo Breaker 2024
Furthermore, EVO 2024 will be having a Street Fighter 6 tournament from July 19 to July 21. All of the Year 1 characters for SF6 will have been released since then, so stay tuned for more information on new potential characters to be announced at EVO 2024.
For players looking for to Capcom Cup XI, there is lots to look forward to. Capcom also announced that Capcom Cup XI will conclude this year’s Capcom Pro Tour season, awarding the Grand Finals winner a $1 million grand prize. Competitors from around the world are preparing for the CPT 2024 season. Additionally, the Street Fighter League (SFL): Pro-JP 2024 welcomes three new teams-Crazy Racoon, FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN, and Yogibo REJECT. With twelve teams competing, it’s the biggest season yet. The SFL JP 2024 season starts in July.
Street Fighter 6, launched globally on June 2, 2023, evolves the franchise with its proprietary RE ENGINE. The game offers three main modes: World Tour, Fighting Ground, and Battle Hub. World Tour mode allows for a single-player adventure in Metro City, while the Battle Hub offers a social space for player interaction and competition. Fighting Ground is where players can experience arcade mode, training mode, ranked matches, and more.
Moreover, players can experience a new level of combat with options for Classic, Modern, and Dynamic controls, and a new Drive Gauge system.
Additionally, SF6 features a diverse roster of 18 characters, including classics and new faces, each with updated designs and dynamic cinematic specials. Capcom plans to add more new characters to the game so stay tuned for more announcements.
Lastly, Street Fighter 6 is available now on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC via Steam, and Xbox Series X|S.
