Games To Play Now That Street Fighter 6's Beta Is Over

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The Street Fighter 6 closed beta has come to an end, and fans feel mostly positive about it. While there is some debate over certain Drive mechanics, it’s not a dealbreaker in the grand scheme of Street Fighter's legacy. From gameplay to the lobbies, and from the character creator to a promised single-player World Tour, Street Fighter 6 looks like it will be firing on all cylinders. The amount of hype for Street Fighter seems to be at an all-time high, and fans can't wait for the full game.

Unfortunately, Street Fighter 6 only has a vague release window of 2023. While the content shown in the beta and trailers suggest that the game could be ready by mid-2023, that's still months away. Excitement for Street Fighter 6 and long-standing disappointment in Street Fighter 5 have created a post-beta lull in which fighting game enthusiasts everywhere will need to find other games to keep themselves occupied. Fortunately, the fighting game genre has more than enough variety to keep everyone entertained, and recall Street Fighter 6’s numerous highlights.

How Street Fighter 6's Launch Roster Compares to Past Titles

Those looking to prepare for Street Fighter 6 may want to revisit past Street Fighter titles. Many of these are available on modern platforms thanks to re-releases, and the Drive System from Street Fighter 6 means something from each entry has carried into the upcoming title. Those looking for the closest-feeling Street Fighter games may want to try Street Fighter 4 and 5, while others might seek out Street Fighter 3: Third Strike or Street Fighter Alpha 3. Even the different versions of Street Fighter 2 are worth checking out to catch some fun Easter eggs in 6.

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