Street Fighter 6: Costume Complaints from Players

Summary

• Street Fighter 6's new battle pass is facing heavy criticism for its lack of character costumes.
• Players question the prioritization of avatars and stickers over seemingly more profitable costume options.

Street Fighter 6 fans are expressing significant disappointment with the game's recently announced battle pass. The issue isn't the content included—avatars, stickers, and other customization items—but rather the notable absence of new character costumes. This omission has sparked a considerable backlash across YouTube and other social media platforms, with the battle pass trailer receiving overwhelmingly negative feedback.

Released in Summer 2023, Street Fighter 6 successfully blended classic gameplay with innovative features. However, the game's DLC and premium add-on strategies have drawn consistent criticism. The latest battle pass continues this trend, with the community's anger focused on what's missing, not what's present.

The "Boot Camp Bonanza" battle pass, announced across various social media channels, has been met with widespread disapproval. While offering various customization options, the lack of new character costumes has deeply upset the Street Fighter 6 community. One user, salty107, poignantly asked, "No but seriously, who is buying the avatar stuff this much for them to just throw away money like this lmao? Making actual character skins would be more profitable no? Or are these that successful?" The prevailing sentiment is that the battle pass feels dismissive of players' desire for new character customization, with some expressing a preference for no battle pass at all.

Street Fighter 6 Fans Express Outrage Over New Battle Pass

The frustration is amplified by the significant time elapsed since the last character costume release. The Outfit 3 pack, released in December 2023, remains the most recent addition to the character wardrobe. Over a year later, the continued absence of new costumes is fueling the discontent, especially when compared to the more frequent costume releases in Street Fighter 5. While Street Fighter 5 had its own controversies, the difference in Capcom's approach to post-launch content between the two games is stark.

The future of Street Fighter 6's battle pass remains uncertain. However, the core gameplay, particularly the innovative Drive mechanic—which allows for strategic fight reversals—continues to attract players. This mechanic, alongside new characters, contributed to Street Fighter 6's successful relaunch of the franchise. Yet, its live-service model continues to alienate a significant portion of the fanbase, a trend that persists into 2025.