Rashid Takes Center Stage in Street Fighter™ 6, Inviting Players to Unleash the Turbulent Wind

Street Fighter™ 6, the latest installment in the iconic fighting game series, has just added its 19th playable character, the charismatic Rashid of the Turbulent Wind. Embodying agility, speed, and an acrobatic flair, Rashid joins the roster today, gracing PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with his high-flying prowess.

Rashid’s arrival brings forth exciting new content for players to explore. The World Tour mode introduces Rashid’s Master Missions, allowing players to deepen their understanding of this enigmatic character. In addition, thrilling missions centered around the Mike Haggar Memorial Stadium Tournament and Suval’hal Arena add a layer of challenge and entertainment.

The Fighting Ground embraces Rashid’s story within the Arcade Mode, giving players a chance to immerse themselves in his exhilarating journey. Adding to the fun, the Battle Hub’s Avatar Battles now offer stylish “Pirate” and “Resort” themed avatar outfits, allowing players to customize their in-game personas to their heart’s content.

For enhanced gameplay fluidity, a new quality-of-life feature has been introduced, simplifying Drive Rush cancels by enabling players to execute them with a simple button combination after a cancellable normal attack.

Excitement reaches its peak as Rashid prepares to make his competition debut at Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2023, scheduled for Aug. 4-6. Audiences can look forward to witnessing Rashid’s extraordinary moves in action, from the dazzling Arabian Cyclone to the devastating Altair.

Players eager to add Rashid to their roster can do so through multiple avenues. The Street Fighter 6 Deluxe Edition, Ultimate Edition, or Year 1 Character Pass grants access to this exciting new character. Alternatively, players can individually acquire Rashid for 350 Fighter Coins.

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