Street Fighter 6: All characters and DLC fighters in the roster

Here are the latest additions, character's nationalities, and their release dates.

Image via Capcom

The Street Fighter games, made by Capcom, are famous and well-known fighting games. They first came out in 1987 and have become super popular all around the world, making a big impact on gaming and popular culture. Street Fighter has lots of different characters to play with, and the gameplay is really fun and exciting.

Street Fighter 6 is the newest game in this famous fighting series. It has lots of different characters to play as some are old favorites, and others are brand new. They all fight in big battles all around the world. Here are all the details about all the characters you can play as in Street Fighter 6, and also about the cool DLC fighters that were added to the game.

All characters in Roster and DLC fighters in Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6: All characters in Roster and DLC fighters — Image via Capcom

Street Fighter 6 Character Roster

1. Luke

Luke is the main character of Street Fighter 6. He is a soldier-for-hire and loves playing video games. His military background helps him teach mixed martial arts, and he always aims to win. He can be moody at times, but he enjoys traveling and playing games on his computer. However, he doesn’t like horror games.

After his father passed away, Luke joined the military like him, but later he decided to try something different and became a soldier working for a private military company. Luke uses special weapons that are very powerful and have fast moves that shoot objects, making him a good choice for beginners.

2. Cammy

Cammy is a well-known character in Street Fighter and serves in a special forces unit in Britain called Delta Red. Despite being moody sometimes, she is very skilled and does a great job in a mission against Shadaloo, which has a significant connection to her fate. Cammy has returned with her strict military style, a new haircut, a jacket with the British flag, and comfortable stretchy pants, and fans liked this new look.

With M. Bison defeated, she doesn’t have to worry about her enemy trying to take over her body anymore. Cammy is famous for her powerful Cannon Spike and Spiral Arrow moves. She is aggressive, strong, and incredibly fast, which makes her an excellent choice for players who want a formidable character.

3. Lily

Lily is a member of the Thunderfoot tribe and appears for the first time in Street Fighter 6. She talks to nature’s spirits for guidance. Despite being small, she carries dangerous pogamoggans and can deliver powerful punches. She got inspired by T. Hawk’s tribe and learned some of his moves like the Condor Spire and Condor Dive.

Lily is good at attacking from the air, but she doesn’t have any long-range attacks. However, she can chain her moves together while in the air. She loves photography and birds of prey, which adds more depth to her character. All of these traits make her a strong and unique addition to the game’s lineup.

4. Zangief

Zangief is a huge wrestler known as the Red Cyclone, and he’s back in Street Fighter 6. He focuses on getting stronger and doesn’t like attacks that use projectiles. He prefers to fight up close and uses moves like Bolshoi Storm Buster and Tundra Storm. He’s a big guy, standing at 7 feet tall and weighing 399 pounds, and he can do powerful grabs and strong basic attacks that make him tough to beat. Besides wrestling, he loves doing Cossack dancing.

Zangief has some special moves like the Double Lariat, which helps him avoid projectile attacks, and he has a parry move called Tundra Storm. Overall, he’s a versatile and strong fighter.

5. JP

JP is a new character in Street Fighter 6, and he looks older. He’s a fancy businessman who runs an international NGO and makes successful investments. He looks very classy and sophisticated, even though his eyes are always closed. He doesn’t like sleeping or getting stains on his clothes. JP has special powers called Psycho Power, which are similar to the powers of the classic villain, M. Bison.

He can make flying copies of himself, teleport, and create spikes that rise from the ground. These tricks make him a sneaky and clever player in the game, but you’ll need to practice a lot to get good at using his mind games and abilities. He looks very elegant, and his unique way of fighting makes him an interesting addition to the game’s roster.

6. Marisa

Marisa is an Italian jewelry designer who loves ancient Greek warriors. In Street Fighter 6, she brings moves inspired by ancient times, like the Javelin of Marisa and Phalanx. She’s a big grappler, standing tall at 6 feet 8 inches and weighing 269 pounds, and she’s determined to win battles and find beauty in them. Marisa wears a special skirt called pterygia, which suits her well.

She’s really strong and has powerful moves that deal a lot of damage when charged up or armored. While she’s not as quick in the air, she’s excellent at taking down opponents and finding strong opponents to fight against. All in all, she’s a fearsome and impressive addition to the game’s roster.

7. Manon

Manon is a French supermodel and judo champion, and she’s now part of Street Fighter 6 as a patriotic and strong fighter. She’s really good both in the fighting ring and on the catwalk, and her goal is to become the strongest model in the world. She doesn’t like big crowds or people who talk too much, but she loves her family and the color gold. When she attacks, her moves look smooth, just like when she walks on the catwalk.

She has long arms and legs that help her attack from a medium distance, hitting opponents from far away. Manon has a special system where she gets stronger command grabs after each successful grab, which gives her a smart advantage in battles.

8. Dee Jay

Dee Jay is a famous dance music superstar and kickboxer from Jamaica, and he’s back in Street Fighter 6 with cool new songs and stylish moves. He loves both music and fighting, and he entertains his fans by singing, dancing, and shouting while kicking his opponents in the face with funky kicks. Dee Jay is fast and sneaky with his attacks, and that makes him tough to beat, especially when he corners his opponents and does cool moves.

He’s what they call a “charge character,” which means he’s good at moving around and using special moves like “Jus Cool” to put pressure on his opponents, make combos, and outsmart them, all while he keeps a big smile on his face.

9. E. Honda

E. Honda is a famous sumo wrestler and he’s back in Street Fighter 6. He wants to make Sumo wrestling popular all over the world, so he shows off his skills as a Yokozuna, which is a high-ranking sumo wrestler. But that’s not all—he’s also an amazing chef and people love his delicious Chanko stew.

In the game, E. Honda’s special move, the Hundred Hand Slap, now stuns opponents with a cool animation, and his powerful flying headbutts are still there as a strong attack. To do special moves, players need to use either charge or quarter-circle inputs. E. Honda is a versatile character with many options and tools, making him a great choice for those who want to get good at using his unique way of fighting.

10. Dhalsim

Dhalsim is a Yoga Master from India, and he’s back in Street Fighter 6 with his amazing contortionist moves. He wants to spread peace, but when he faces evil, he can be tough and serious. Dhalsim can stretch his limbs far and shoot projectiles, which helps him control space and keep his opponents far away.

To be good at playing as Dhalsim, you need to be patient and skilled because his long-reaching attacks and fire projectiles make him a challenging but rewarding character to use. New players might find him hard to handle at first, but if they’re willing to practice and learn, they’ll discover that he’s a fantastic and powerful fighter with lots of cool moves to use.

11. Blanka

Blanka is a wild lightning man, and he’s back in Street Fighter 6 as an adventure tour guide, wearing comfy dungarees. He has a move called Ground Shave Cannonball, and he’s ready to chomp and attack opponents.

Blanka’s main goal is to take care of his beloved mother and protect nature. In the game, he’s a charge character, which means he’s good at doing rolling attacks and electric charges. He can mix them up to get close to opponents and deal with powerful hits. His famous stage from Street Fighter 2, with the giant tree, is also back in the game.

12. Ken

Ken is Ryu’s best friend and rival, and he’s back in Street Fighter 6, but he looks a bit scruffier than before. People think he planned a bad plot, so he’s hiding and left his family and business behind. Ken’s way of fighting is still full of fire, and he does dragon punches with fire and gets in close to attack.

He doesn’t like meetings that don’t have a point, but he loves his family a lot. For players who are just starting, Ken is an easy character to use. He uses Ansatsuken-based Martial Arts, and he has a simple game plan with powerful kicks and fireballs.

13. Juri

Juri Han is really into Taekwondo from South Korea, and she’s the opposite of Chun-Li in Street Fighter 6. She’s mean and likes to cause trouble and make others suffer just for fun. Juri doesn’t like rules and enjoys making fun of her opponents.

Her fighting style has gotten better, so now she can shoot low projectiles and do a jumping axe kick without using any special energy. She has this thing called the Feng Shui Engine Type Alpha, which makes her ki-powered kicks stronger. She can gather ki from nearby to make her attacks even more powerful using the Fuha stock system.

14. Kimberly

Kimberly is a determined and skilled student of Guy, and she dreams of becoming a ninja with a cool ’80s pop culture vibe. She finished college early and loves music and sneakers. She carries a tape player with old songs in her fights.

Kimberly’s way of fighting is special, mixing Guy’s ninja moves with her tools like fireworks and spray cans. This gives her lots of ways to attack, which keeps opponents guessing. Her fighting style needs patience and practice to get good at, but if you learn all her moves, you can make unexpected and powerful attacks.

15. Guile

Guile is a skilled pilot from the US Air Force, and he’s been in many Street Fighter games, fighting for his country and defeating the evil group Shadaloo to avenge his friend Charlie. Now, he’s settled down as a family man and enjoys watching sports and walking his dogs. Even though he’s mentoring Luke, Guile still feels the urge to battle in Street Fighter 6.

He’s a charge character, which means he has moves that need some time to charge up. Guile can put a lot of pressure on opponents, has a fast attack that shoots out a projectile, and is good at stopping enemies from jumping with his anti-air move. For players who want a strong and classic fighter, Guile is an excellent choice.

16. Chun-Li

Chun-Li is a very famous character, and she’s back in Street Fighter 6 with a more mature style. She now has a student named Li-Fen. After she stopped working for the ICPO because they took down Shadaloo, Chun-Li started teaching kung fu and enjoyed a more relaxed life. She takes care of Li-Fen, who was affected by the Black Moon Incident.

Chun-Li is a charge character, which means she has moves that need some time to charge up, and she also has complicated inputs and stances. This makes her a challenging character to play, so it may not be easy for beginners, but skilled players will be rewarded with a lot of different kicks, like her famous Spinning Bird Kick and the Kikoken projectile.

17. Jamie

Jamie is a new fighter in Street Fighter 6, and he’s like the younger version of twins Yun and Yang. He sees himself as a Chinatown peacemaker and a great dancer. He believes in justice and friendship, and he uses his martial arts skills to protect his town.

Jamie fights using the Drunken Fist style, and he can do new moves and tricks by taking sips from his jug during the battle. Inspired by Yun and Yang, he also does some cool breakdancing moves, combining fast abilities with his unique style. He’s a fresh and exciting character to join the roster.

18. Ryu

Ryu is the famous face of Street Fighter, and he never stops looking for strong opponents to test his martial arts skills. He’s a polite and dedicated fighter, always seeking to become even stronger. In Street Fighter 6, his journey continues, and he aims to reach new heights. Ryu’s well-known moves, like the Hadouken and the powerful Shinku Hadouken, are still with him.

He now wears a kasaya robe, similar to his master Gouken’s outfit, along with his traditional gi. Ryu is a versatile character, and he can control the space in the fight with his Hadoken move and perform a great anti-air attack called the Shoryuken. With the addition of Denjin Charge, Ryu’s special moves, and Super Arts become stronger and faster, making him a really powerful force in battle.

Street Fighter 6 New DLC Characters

1. A.K.I.

A.K.I. is a new character exclusive to Street Fighter 6, and she’s from China. She will appear in the game for the first time in the summer of 2023. We don’t know much about her fighting style yet, but from her design, it looks like she will fight up close, using her clawed hands to do quick strikes and fast combos. A.K.I. is the second Chinese fighter in the World Warrior Tournament, and we’re excited to see what special abilities she brings to the game and how she adds to the roster of characters.

2. Rashid

Rashid is a fighter from the Middle East, and he first appeared in Street Fighter V. He’s really fast and agile, using parkour moves and attacks with the power of the wind to beat his opponents. While he might not be one of the most popular characters in the Street Fighter games, his gameplay is expected to get better with the new Drive System in Street Fighter 6, which will come out in the fall of 2023.

3. Ed

Ed is a new character in the Street Fighter series, and he first appeared in Street Fighter V. Even though he’s a recent addition, a lot of people like playing as him, and he’s one of the top 15 fighters with a pick rate of 2.770%. Ed fights using his special Psychic Boxing style, and he’s versatile, which makes him tough for opponents to handle. But fans are curious because Capcom decided not to include him in the main roster for Street Fighter 6, which will come out in the winter of 2024.

4. Akuma (Gouki)

Akuma, also known as Gouki, is a much-loved character in the Street Fighter games. He first appeared in Super Street Fighter II Turbo. A lot of people like playing as him, and he’s ranked fourth among all fighters with a pick rate of 4.161%. Players want to use him in the game. Akuma is a master of the Satsui no Hado and Ansatsuken fighting styles, and because he’s so strong and popular, Capcom decided to keep him in the new roster until the Spring of 2024. They adapted him well to fit the recent changes in the gameplay, especially the new Drive System.

Street Fighter 6 has a lot of different characters that are cool and fun to play. Each character has their way of fighting and their personality. Some of the classic characters, like Ryu and Chun-Li, are back, and there are also new ones to try out, like Jamie and A.K.I. This gives players lots of choices to pick a character that fits how they like to play.

The DLC fighters, which are extra characters you can get, make the game even more exciting and challenging, especially for players who have been playing for a while. Street Fighter 6 is a great addition to the series, and it will make both longtime fans and new players happy with all the fun it offers.