Street Fighter 6: UK players and casters react to new features including in-game commentary, Drive system and modern control type
Dom Sacco, Senior Editor
Last Updated: 17/06/2025
Capcom has announced a bunch of new features, a 2023 release window for Street Fighter 6 (SF6) and a trailer – but what do the pros think? We round up some of their reaction here.
Street Fighter 6 is made in the RE Engine and will arrive on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and PC. It will include three new game modes including Fighting Ground, World Tour and Battle Hub.
One of the most head-turning features is in-game commentary. This real-time commentary feature processes the voices of popular fighting game community (FGC) commentators such as Jeremy ‘Vicious’ Lopez and Ryutaro ‘Aru’ Noda into the game.
Introducing the Real Time Commentary Feature in #StreetFighter6!
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) June 2, 2022
We teamed up with FGC commentators and other well-known personalities to incorporate their voices to commentate your matches.
🎙️ https://t.co/TeNl2pTAbd pic.twitter.com/KscYkkojO0
Players can choose from a number of personalities that provide live commentary on matches, with Capcom saying they will offer ‘easy-to-understand gameplay explanations’. This feature also supports subtitles in 13 languages.
While there wasn’t confirmation of the UK’s well-known commentators being included, like the F-Word, Tyrant or Logan Sama, but that didn’t stop people from speculating – including F-Word himself:
So many catch phrases I'd gladly pay money to hear in #StreetFighter6 gameplay 😍🤩
— F-Word FGC… @RedBullKumiteParis (@F_Word_FGC) June 3, 2022
"mamama maximum"
"The Saaaandwich!!"
"is this gonna kiiiillll??"
"ITEY'MASSHHOOOOO!!"
The possibilities are super exciting. Good job Capcom. This new feature is amazing!! https://t.co/mHqD4I9XTt
New control options have also been added to SF6. The classic controls are back, along with a new option: the modern control type allows players to get started right away with simplified inputs.
Special Moves are easier to perform by means of one push button and a direct input.
New to #StreetFighter6 is the optional Modern Control Type, which allows for easier inputs to execute Special Moves or simple combos.
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) June 4, 2022
🎮 More – https://t.co/TeNl2qbbzN pic.twitter.com/2wGq6jYWVI
UK streamer KingJae commented: “I understand the hardcore FGC [player] will not be for Modern mode, but at least this opens up the door for casual players who were scared to play fighting games. I think this is a big W and opens the interest for potential players and sponsorships as more eyes will be on this game.”
Then there are new fighting mechanics: Street Fighter 6 introduces the Drive System, a new bar that uses five different techniques that enhance a player’s offensive and defensive capabilities.
These five techniques are:
- Drive Impact
- Drive Parry
- Overdrive Art
- Drive Rush
- Driver Reversal
On the drive gauge, UK pro player ProblemX said: “This feature looks like it could be amazing, allowing many different ways for players to express themselves through meter management and develop their own personal strategies.”
There’s also the game face feature:
Show your attitude with the Game Face Feature in #StreetFighter6 by pressing directional buttons during the versus screen.
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) June 7, 2022
Scowl at your opponent, act all smug, or confuse them with a mixture of rapid emotions!
🎭 https://t.co/TeNl2pTAbd pic.twitter.com/n15Dj50vlZ
Street Fighter 6 also celebrates what fans love about the franchise by bringing together various modes from previous titles in Fighting Ground, such as Arcade Mode, Online Matches, Training Mode, local versus combat and more.
From well-known characters like Ryu and Chun-Li, to the latest addition from Street Fighter V Luke and the new breakdancing pro Jamie; players can choose from a wide variety of fighting styles and skills to master.
It also looks like a lot of the SF6 character roster has been leaked.
UK pro player ProblemX, who won Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas half a year ago, suggested Capcom should organise two separate pro tours – one for singles and one for doubles.
In SF6 Capcom should do 2 separate Pro Tours, one for Singles and one for Doubles.
— MOUZ | Problem X (@MrProblemX) June 3, 2022
Choose your teammate wisely, as you're teamed with them for the whole season.
Would the FGC be up for that? pic.twitter.com/JXt4Zwu4xq
Capcom says there’s more to share about World Tour and Battle Hub closer to release.
Capcom said: “World Tour is a single player story mode that pushes the boundaries of what a fighting game is and allows players to make a mark on the fighting world with their own avatar. Battle Hub, shown only briefly so far, offers players new and unique ways to participate, communicate and interact.”
Boltstrike from Reason Gaming also posted this lighthearted tweet:
Following the recent SF6 news, to ensure the Earth doesn’t implode:
— Boltstrike (@Boltstrike_) June 3, 2022
1) We must all dislike SF6 immediately
2) SFV is now the definitive SF
3) SFIV is an old game now and we must ignore and/or laugh at anyone who plays it
4) Third strike players must now be removed from the FGC
The Street Fighter series has sold more than 47m units since its debut 35 years ago.
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Dom Sacco, Senior Editor
Dom is an award-winning writer and finalist of the Esports Journalist of the Year 2023 award. He has almost two decades of experience in journalism, and left Esports News UK in June 2025. As a long-time gamer having first picked up the NES controller in the late '80s, he has written for a range of publications including GamesTM, Nintendo Official Magazine, industry publication MCV and others. He also previously worked as head of content for the British Esports Federation.
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