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Capcom Taps Kenny Omega for Alex in Street Fighter 6, March 17 Release Set

Capcom says the wrestler’s motion capture informed a Level 2 ‘Omega Wing Buster’ variant with an OD Power Drop trigger.

Overview

  • A new trailer shows Alex performing Omega-inspired sequences, including a renamed V-Trigger knee and a take on the One-Winged Angel.
  • Capcom officially confirmed Omega contributed both motion capture and input on Alex’s Super Art design.
  • Alex joins Street Fighter 6’s Year 3 roster after Sagat and C. Viper and will be playable across PlayStation, Xbox Series X, Switch 2, and PC.
  • Omega shared photos from Capcom’s studio and appears in the Year 3 DLC commercial in multiple character cosplays.
  • The announcement coincided with Omega’s AEW singles return, where he defeated Josh Alexander and said he hasn’t felt this good in years.