Capcom is finally set to reveal one of the most anticipated updates in their latest installment of the Street Fighter series, as the developer has announced that the Street Fighter 5 Winter Update will be happening next week and is scheduled for February 11.
Here’s the official tweet announcing the event and the details on how to catch it.
The #SFV Winter Update show is coming your way!
Join us and special guests for updates on Season 5, Dan, a new gameplay mechanic, eSports news and more! #SFVWinterUpdate
🔔 https://t.co/Go1l4amv9f
📆 Feb 11, 2021
🕘 9:00AM PST pic.twitter.com/kWrLS4Zi8w— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) February 2, 2021
As one of the most awaited updates since the arrival of Champion Edition last year, Street Fighter 5’s winter update is expected to bring the first of five new characters into the game — namely the master of Saikyo-Ryu and good old joke character himself, Dan Hibiki. Capcom has steadily teased fans with constant posts and video updates on Dan’s look and fighting style in SF5 – including his V-Triggers and special moves that include the return of signature moves like the Gadouken and his unique set of taunts.
Another thing that remains mysterious yet has fans speculating is the what the new gameplay mechanic of the game is. Some have speculated this to be the addition of a new “Critical Art” that would definitely shake things up and give players new ways and strategies to play SF5. Another guess is adding a new kind of “V-Reversal” that could also change the way players use their defensive strategies against their opponents. Either way we won’t know until the event happens, so set your clocks and schedules accordingly to catch what Capcom says.
If you haven’t gotten it yet, Street Fighter V’s newest crossover costume is Garuda from Fighting EX Layer – which players can get for Akuma until February 4.
Street Fighter 5 is available for PS4 and PC.