Akuma Joins 'Street Fighter 6' Roster This Spring

The iconic villain's addition marks the end of Year 1 content, with Capcom teasing future updates.

Capcom announces Akuma as the latest playable character in 'Street Fighter 6', set to debut this spring.
Akuma, a classic villain from the series, will be available across all main game modes including Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub.
The character's new design features a striking mane of white hair, a departure from his traditional red, and a powerful blood-red aura.
This addition rounds up the Year 1 post-launch content for 'Street Fighter 6', with more announcements expected for Year 2.
'Street Fighter 6' has been praised for its improvement over its predecessor and includes unique features like a secret code turning commentators into animals.