Mai Shiranui has caused a huge surge of interest in Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6 welcomes a new fighter, reigniting player interest. The game, a Capcom success story boasting 4.4 million copies sold by December 31st, 2024, has added Mai Shiranui from the Fatal Fury franchise.

This addition, the third character in the second season's roster, significantly boosted Street Fighter 6's popularity. Steam's peak concurrent player count soared past 63,000 on Mai's release day, a substantial increase from the previous peak of 24-27,000—the highest since May 2024.

Access to Mai is granted through the Battle Pass. World Tour mode allows players to cultivate relationships with Mai, learn her moves, and then put their skills to the test in Battle Hub. A second costume, inspired by her appearance in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, has also been introduced.

The Battle Hub temporarily features Professor Woshige, a renowned fighting game developer, as a guest character until March 10th. New Master League ranks and rewards have also been implemented.

Capcom showcased Mai's fighting prowess in a dedicated trailer.