Capcom has announced that total sales of Street Fighter 6 They have exceeded three million units worldwide. Furthermore, the Street Fighter series as a whole has reached a staggering figure of over 50 million cumulative sales. Street Fighter 6 was released for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series and PC via Steam on June 2, 2023. It should be noted that the game had already exceeded one million units sold on July 6, 2023.
Street Fighter Series Success History The Street Fighter series began its legacy with the release of the first title as an arcade game in 1987, followed by the global hit Street Fighter II in 1991, which generated great excitement due to its innovative combat system. More than 36 years since Street Fighter debuted, the series continues to enjoy immense popularity around the world, with cumulative sales exceeding 52 million units.
In recent years, the series has cemented its presence as a driving force in the esports fighting game genre. Street Fighter 6, released in June 2023, represents the next evolution of the series and a new generation of fighting games. In addition to being part of the Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2023 esports tournament, the game is used in the Capcom Pro Tour 2023, which offers a record prize pool of $1 million to the champion, with the prize pool exceeding $2 millions of dollars.
Critical Success and Recognition at The Game Awards 2023 Street Fighter 6 has received critical acclaim and was recognized as the best fighting game of the year, winning the award for Best Fighting Game at The Game Awards 2023, one of the largest awards ceremonies globally.
Capcom’s Continued Commitment Capcom has demonstrated its continued commitment to Street Fighter 6 through content updates, extensive collaborations, additional characters and costumes, such as the “Outfit 3” additional suits. These actions have contributed to the growth in sales of Street Fighter 6, exceeding three million units sold worldwide. The company is committed to meeting gamer expectations by leveraging its leading game development capabilities to create highly entertaining gaming experiences.
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