"Street Fighter 6" Year 4's First Character, "Yasmin," Launches August 3! Update Also Includes General Battle Balance Adjustments

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" Street Fighter 6 (hereinafter referred to as SF6)" will introduce " Yasmin," the first character of Year 4, starting Monday, August 3, 2026!
In addition, details were announced regarding the release of additional content, overall battle balance adjustments, and a collaboration with Capcom's sword-fighting action game " Onimusha."


New Character "Yasmin" Joins the Fight! "SF6" Year 4 Begins


"Street Fighter 6" Year 4’s first character, " Yasmin," became available on Monday, August 3, 2026!
Along with this, Yasmin’s Arcade Story and Outfit 2 have been added.
Videos such as a trailer and character guide have also been released!


New Character "Yasmin" Arrives! Videos Featuring Her Arcade Story and Character Guide Are Now Available

Here’s the latest info on “Yasmin,” the first character of Year 4!


New Arcade Story Added!


In "Fighting Ground," Yasmin’s story has been added to Arcade Mode!
Yasmin is plunged into deep sorrow after her brother—with whom she used to train—suddenly goes missing, bringing her life to a sudden halt…
Who is the person who inspired her to return to the battlefield?
The opening part of the story is now available as a video!


Yasmin’s “Outfit 2” is now available for purchase


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" Outfit 2 " is now available for purchase alongside Yasmin’s release!
It features the uniform from the school Yasmin attends, and even her karambit knife has been given a pink design that’s true to her style.


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You can also obtain "Outfit 2" by maxing out your mentor’s "Acquisition Gauge" in "Avatar Arcade."


Character Guide Now Available!


A character guide explaining how to play as Yasmin is now available.
She’s a character who excels at launching surprise attacks from anywhere—on the ground or in the air—and bringing the fight into close quarters!
Check out her rapid combo moves and get ready for the battles ahead!


Her theme song, "SIGLA↑↑UP!!!," is also available now.


Yasmin’s theme song, “SIGLA↑↑UP!!!,” is now available to stream and has been well-received.
Why not take this opportunity to give it a listen?


Celebrating "Yasmin's" Debut! Social Media Campaign Underway

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To celebrate the release of "Yasmin," the first additional character in "Street Fighter 6" Year 4!
We’re currently running a campaign where you can win an acrylic panel stand featuring "Yasmin" graffiti art through a random drawing.



  • Campaign Period: August 3, 2026 (Mon) – August 17, 2026 (Mon) at 1:00 PM

Prizes

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  • "Yasmin" Graffiti Art Acrylic Panel Stand (Not for Sale) – 10 winners

How to Enter


  • Follow both the official Street Fighter X ( @StreetFighterJA ) and the Street Fighter 6 PR Department X ( @SF6_PR )

  • Repost the campaign post

Why not make the most of the Year 4 launch by playing as the newly added character, "Yasmin"?



"Onimusha" collaboration and overall battle balance adjustments! The world of SF6 expands with this update

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This update includes overall battle balance adjustments, the start of a new ACT, and new avatar content.
Plus, a collaboration with Capcom’s sword-fighting action game series, “Onimusha”!


Collaboration with the "Onimusha" series confirmed! "Oni EX Colors" will be distributed

A collaboration between Capcom’s sword-fighting action game “Onimusha” and “Street Fighter 6,” titled “The Way of the Demon × The Way of the Fist,” has been confirmed!
Players who log in during the event period will receive “Oni EX Colors,” as well as invasion visuals, titles, and avatar gear!



  • Event Period: Friday, August 7, 2026 – Monday, August 31, 2026

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During the collaboration event, the Battle Hub will be transformed into a special collaboration-themed interior.
Let’s liven things up together by using various collaboration costumes and emotes!


Furthermore, to commemorate the collaboration, the “Phantom Election” contest event will also be held.
If you reach the target number of votes, you can earn Phantom “Stamps, “Photo Frames, and more, so why not give it a try?


New Avatar Content! Courses “Battles of Youth” and “The New Generations” Are Now Available

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The courses “Battles of Youth” and “The New Generations” are now available in the “Avatar Arcade” Battle Tour!
New ending cutscenes, obtainable in the “Going to Meet Someone Stronger Than Me” and “New Powerhouses” courses, have also been added.


" Frame Meter (ON/OFF)" has been added to the training menu in "Avatar Random Match."
Try using it to develop your own original combos.


A new ACT has begun! Get your hands on new colors

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The Master ACT rewards now feature new color schemes.
Why not take this opportunity to earn them by fighting your way through Ranked Matches?


Battle balance adjustments have been implemented! Applies to all characters

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As part of this update, comprehensive battle balance adjustments have been implemented!
Check the Battle Changes list in Bucklers Boot Camp for details.


Play to Your Heart’s Content with “Yasmin”! “Street Fighter 6” Year 4 Begins

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"Yasmin," the first character of Year 4, will be released on Monday, August 3, 2026!
Why not enjoy "Street Fighter 6" Year 4, which has finally begun?
Check the official Street Fighter X ( @StreetFighterJA ) for the latest "Street Fighter 6" news!



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