Street Fighter 6 Prequel Comic Book Series Releasing May 2023; 4 Volumes, Covers Revealed
Capcom and UDON Entertainment have announced that the latter will publish the Street Fighter 6 Prequel Comic Book Series starting in May 2023. Capcom Japan artists Bengus and Chisato Mita will handle the first and final issues, while Genzoman, Hanzo, and Panzer of UDON will handle volumes 0, 2, and 3, alongside several variant covers. Further, Capcom will, of course, be writing the narratives.
Street Fighter 6 Director Takayuki Nakayama shared the following statement regarding this collective announcement via Game Informer:
“This is the first time that we’re doing this kind of comic book series that’s closely tied to the story of the main game. We’re working very closely with our partners at UDON. We’re providing the script and the storyline of what to expect before the events of Street Fighter 6…!”
Each of the revealed comics, their covers, and provided information are viewable below:
Street Fighter 6 #0 – May 6, 2023
Cost: FREE –
It’s a whole new generation of World Warriors! In this issue, mixed martial artist Luke puts his special forces training to work, and the sadistic Juri squares off against graffiti ninja Kimberly! The Street Fighter 6 comic book prequel series starts here, and will continue with a new issue every week in May!
Street Fighter 6 #1 – May 10, 2023, Art by Bengus
Street Fighter 6 #1: UDON Store Exclusives
Street Fighter 6 #2 – May 17, 2023, Art by Panzer
Street Fighter 6 #3 – May 24, 2023, Art by Hanzo Steinbach
Street Fighter 6 #4 – May 31, 2023, Art by Chisato Mita
If you’re yearning to purchase these comics and their covers, check out the official UDON store and the Comic Shop Locator for additional shop locations.
Street Fighter 6 will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on June 2, 2023.
This title is built off of the RE Engine, leading to impressive graphical capabilities. Further, an immersive single-player mode is promised, breathing new life into the series that has lacked its incorporation.
Moreover, the Classic Control Type returns alongside a brand new option, the Modern Control Type, which allows players to jump straight into the action with simplified inputs. Interestingly, a Real-Time Commentary Feature has been confirmed, providing a unique live flair to matches.
- Release Window Coverage
- The roster has been leaked.
- Rollback Netcode & Crossplay have been confirmed.
- Guile was recently officially confirmed for the title via the latest State of Play, with his general moveset being listed and discussed.
- Kimberly & Juri Announcement; Screenshots & Info
- Ken, Dhalsim, E. Honda & Blanka, Crossplay Closed Beta Test October 2022; New Trailer & Screenshots
- World Tour Mode Opening Movie, TGS Special Program VOD
- Second Closed Beta Test Announced
- Release Date Trailer, 4 New Characters, Editions & More
- Pre-Order Cosmetic Bonuses Trailer
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