Street Fighter 6 features a new ‘Game Face’ mechanic, giving players new ways to taunt their opponents in the pre-match screen.
Street Fighter 6 was fully revealed at Sony’s most recent State of Play showcase, with Capcom revealing a ton of new features fans can expect from the upcoming fighting game. One of the most recent announcements is an emoji mechanic for the pre-match queue. Friendly pre-match chat and bravado are often part of the rituals of starting a Street Fighter match, and with Street Fighter 6’s new “Game Face” feature.
Since the dramatic reveal of Street Fighter 6, more details have been revealed around new features and characters for the sixth installment of the long-running series. Street Fighter 6 will introduce a new “Drive” system, allowing for more experimentation with combat styles and revised “Classic” and “Modern” controls. Following a wave of leaks that Capcom has acknowledged recently, players can expect new characters, including Juri, Ed, and Rashid. With fan excitement at a high, Capcom has regularly distributed gameplay trailers across social media to enthusiastic fans who want to see more of the game after the reveal.
One of the key takeaways from the gameplay comes from the official Street Fighter Twitter account, which shows off a small feature called “Game Face” where players can press directional buttons to change their facial expressions. their boxers on the screen before the match. Players can watch Luke and Ryu scowl, smile, and act smug at each other as the fight progresses. This little clip also gives players a glimpse of Street Fighter 6’s character selection screen, which immediately switches to a WWE-style walk to start the match.
Due to the brevity of this clip, it’s still uncertain whether Street Fighter 6’s new emoji mechanic will be locked to just four preset expressions or if there are many more. Customization has been at the forefront of fighting games lately, so it makes sense for Capcom to integrate more emoji options through unlocks or even buying through real money. It may not be too long until players have a complete picture of character customization and the full scope of “Game Face”. Capcom has been fairly open to recommending Street Fighter 6 since it hit the storefront during this week’s PlayStation State of Play, and more details will no doubt come in the coming months.
Street Fighter 6 still has a long way to go, but it looks like Capcom is getting a lot of feedback from fans. After revealing the controversial logo back in February, Street Fighter 6 is back with a newly designed logo, proudly featured throughout its first trailer. The initial concept art leaks were positively received by the fighting game community, and Capcom responded with great appreciation to fans. A lot could change between here and release, although it seems likely that Street Fighter 6’s “Game Face” feature has become popular with fans and could be a small detail that helps continue its success. of the brand.
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