Superb PS5, PS4 Brawler Street Fighter 6 Is Getting a Big Balance Update | Push Square

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Capcom’s knockout brawler Street Fighter 6 is getting some big balance changes alongside the release of Akuma on 22nd May. A brand-new trailer, embedded above, teases the tweaks, with the headline being a new wakeup Drive Reversal mechanic. This effectively gives you a new tool to counter combos, especially when you’re trapped in the corner of the screen.

The trailer goes on to demonstrate a lot of new combat options for practically the entire roster, although it’s probably safe to assume there’ll be nerfs to coincide with the buffs that appear to be on display. We’re going to go out on a limb and assume not everyone will be happy with the changes, especially if popular characters are getting dialled down, but we’ll need to await the reaction from the competitive community to know for sure.

The aforementioned release of Akuma will conclude the first season of content for the release, with a second season expected to be announced later in the summer.

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Sf6 is definitely my fighting game of gen right now.

man sf6 really has a good rep, im just still waiting my ass off for the game to drop more characters im interested in, because i cant get into this roster at all.

I hope my boy Ed gets enough buff than just crouch LP not -5 on block anymore...

Planning to jump back in when the update hits. Need to get Manon and Zangief to Master rank.

I always hate when this happens. Get used to how a character plays and then they go and screw it all up. Happens 100% of the time. For once, just leave well enough alone.

@Gamer83 they nerfing your character?

I'd rather they tinker. Refreshes strats and after a year of monitoring the meta, the team can