Capcom announced that A.K.I. will become the 20th playable character in the roster of Street Fighter 6 starting on September 27th, when the DLC will be available on all platforms. A.K.I. is the second DLC released for Capcom’s latest fighting game after Rashid entered the fray in July.
Players will be able to get the new Fighting Pass starting tomorrow. It comes with several themed items and cosmetics, as shown in the image below.
As a fighter, A.K.I. was heavily inspired by her master F.A.N.G., who first debuted in Street Fighter V. CAPCOM outlined the following key moves for the new Street Fighter 6 character:
- Serpent Lash: From a distance, A.K.I. sends her nails flying forward like a chain, poisoning enemies she hits. When she strikes an opponent who is already poisoned, a Toxic Blossom will trigger an explosion and open enemies up to follow-up attacks.
- Nightshade Pulse: A.K.I. sends a bubble forward that also poisons enemies it hits. She can strike the bubble with Nightshade Chaser to pop it in advance, increasing its area of effect.
- Orchid Spring: A.K.I. places a puddle of poison in front of her which will affect opponents who step inside it.
- Sinister Slide: Slither across the screen to avoid threats while stalking forward and perform follow-up moves like Venomous Fang, Heel Strike, or Entrapment.
- Claws of Ya Zi: A.K.I.’s Level 3 Super Art pierces various pressure points on an opponent’s body and injects a poison that dangerously detonates from within.
In the game’s single player World Tour mode, players will learn more about A.K.I.’s interest in the Shadaloo organization and help her find her herbal medicine in Tian Hong Yuan, a new location where they’ll meet the newest master as they attempt to learn her moves with their custom avatar.
A.K.I. and her elegant Outfit 2 will be available to all owners of the Year 1 Character Pass, Deluxe Edition, or Ultimate Edition. Anyone else can give her a try with the Rental Ticket.
As a reminder, the next fighters slated to join the Street Fighter 6 roster in the game’s post-launch year are Ed and Akuma.
