Street Fighter 6 is back in the spotlight, and this time, it has teamed up with AEW wrestler and gaming enthusiast Kenny Omega to announce its next big update.
In a new trailer, Omega revealed that four iconic characters – Sagat, C. Viper, Alex, and Ingrid – will be joining the Street Fighter 6 roster as part of the upcoming Season 3 DLC.
Fans of the franchise already know Kenny Omega well. He’s not only a popular pro wrestler but also a longtime Street Fighter fan. Back in 2018, he dressed up as Cody for a Street Fighter 5: Arcade Edition promo. Now, he’s back in the game’s world to introduce the next wave of fighters.
Capcom has been rolling out DLC characters season by season. Season 2 just wrapped up with Elena making her way into the game. Before her, M. Bison returned in June 2024, while guest fighters Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui joined in September 2024 and February 2025.
Season 1 featured Rashid and A.K.I. in 2023, followed by Ed and Akuma earlier this year in 2024.
The new trailer for Season 3 features Kenny Omega in a wrestling locker room, looking at his reflection, only to see Alex staring back. What follows is a fun sequence of Omega cosplaying as Alex, C. Viper, Ingrid, and Sagat. Although it’s a hype reveal, Capcom has not confirmed exact launch dates for each character.
Here’s what we know so far. Sagat will be released in summer 2025, followed by C. Viper in autumn 2025. Alex will arrive in winter 2025, and Ingrid is expected to launch in spring 2026.
These four fighters have a strong history in the franchise. Sagat is one of the original characters, known as the final boss in the very first Street Fighter game. He later returned in Street Fighter 2 and became a fan favorite thanks to his fierce moves like the Tiger Shot and Tiger Uppercut.
Alex made his debut in Street Fighter 3: New Generation and became the main protagonist of that series. C. Viper, the fiery CIA agent, first appeared in Street Fighter 4 and quickly earned a reputation for her stylish and deadly attacks.
Ingrid, on the other hand, is a mysterious fighter from Capcom Fighting Evolution who hasn’t appeared in many titles, making her return even more exciting for longtime fans.
The trailer didn’t show full gameplay for all the new characters, but fans did get a short clip of Sagat facing off against Ryu. Sagat can be seen using his classic Tiger Shot, Tiger Knee, and Tiger Uppercut, with a quick tease of one of his Super Arts.
With Season 3, Street Fighter 6 continues to build momentum by bringing back old favorites and keeping fans engaged. While the exact release dates are still under wraps, players can expect a strong lineup of fighters over the next year.
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