How Capcom is setting up Street Fighter 6 for success with $2 million FGC prize pool

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Street Fighter 6 (SF6) is the most highly anticipated fighting game of 2023, and Capcom has increased the excitement with its latest announcement. The next tournament, Capcom Cup X, will have a new game and offers a $2 million prize pool. The winner takes home the lion's share of a million dollars.

Fans can expect excellent gameplay on the latest Street Fighter title. The tournament's success will likely set the tone for future events of the same genre. The scope of Cup X is big enough to lure notable pros out of retirement.

One problem in competitive fighting games is that there isn't as much money as in games like League of Legends, DOTA 2, or many other esports. For example, the 2021 DOTA 2 International had a $40 million prize pool. Street Fighter 6 will be a big deal, and Capcom needs to prove it.

While $2 million doesn't sound like much in comparison, it's incredible money for the world of fighting games. Saul "MenaRD" won this past Capcom Cup and took home $300K. Compared to this year's prize, that's a drop in the bucket. It just shows fans how seriously Capcom is taking Street Fighter 6.

Fighting game pros often struggle if they aren't connected to a major org that can get them from Major to Major. However, the Capcom Pro Tour will also include online events this year. If the recent tests are anything to go by, netcode is solid enough to function efficiently.

I played in both recent tests for Street Fighter 6 and never had such a positive online experience with netcode. It's pretty clear Capcom has great faith in the game and putting $2 million on the line underpins their confidence.

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