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The new character named A.K.I. (whom I will now simply call Aki for the rest of this news) will be added to the Street Fighter 6 roster soon. How soon? Very. Aki will be added on September 27 to all versions of the game and will become the 20th playable character. You will get to play as Aki, or encounter her, across World Tour, Fighting Ground, and Battle Hub.
There will also be an "A.K.I. Arrives!" Fighting Pass going live on September 1 at 12AM (PT). This will offer Aki-themed items and cosmetics. More details about Aki's personality and abilities can be seen below in a gameplay trailer and some text that you will have to manually read.
A.K.I. draws much of her poisonous personality and inspiration from her master F.A.N.G, who was first introduced in Street Fighter™ V. In the single player World Tour mode, players can learn more about A.K.I.’s interest in the evil Shadaloo organization and help her find her herbal medicine in Tian Hong Yuan, a new location for players to meet their newest Master and apply her deadly moves to their custom avatar.
Speaking of deadly moves, check some of them out below…if you dare:
Speaking of deadly moves, check some of them out below…if you dare:
- 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.
