Gameplay footage for "Arjun," the second wave of Street Fighter 6's new characters, has been released! He joins the roster on October 13! A powerful and tricky fighter who uses yoga breathing techniques in battle!

" Street Fighter 6 (hereinafter referred to as 'SF6')" has announced that " Arjun," the second character in Year 4, will be released on Tuesday, October 13, 2026!
A gameplay trailer has also been released.

"Arjun," a fighter who uses yoga breathing techniques in battle, is joining the roster! Gameplay footage has also been released.

Arjun is a new character who had previously been teased with only a silhouette and a general profile, and whose mysterious fighting style, “Stegoro Yoga,” had been generating a lot of buzz.
Finally, Arjun’s gameplay trailer and introduction blog have been released, revealing the truth behind Stegoro Yoga.

Arjun’s Profile

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A former police officer on the run, suspected of murdering a colleague.
He was once a passionate man dedicated to justice, but his life on the run has led him to become entangled in the underground world.
In his youth, he aspired to be an actor.

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• Hometown: India
• Height: 207 cm
• Weight: 145 kg
• Likes: Bollywood movies, looking for fossils
• Dislikes: Biryani that’s too sweet
• Voice Actor: Megumi Yamaguchi ( @satoshiyama0407 )

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Arjun, a highly skilled police officer in India, was carrying out missions alongside his partner, Karna.
However, Karna was murdered by an unknown assailant, and Arjun was framed for the crime, forcing him to go on the run.
Setting out on a journey to uncover the truth behind the incident, Arjun vowed never to stop until he got to the bottom of it.

Arjun’s Fighting Style

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Arjun’s fighting style can be summed up in two words: power and trickery.
While his speed is modest, he more than makes up for it with overwhelming power.

Furthermore, he can use projectiles and set-up moves.
He is likely to differentiate himself from existing power-type characters like Zangief and Marisa through the variety of his moves.

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Arjun’s most distinctive feature is his strategy of inflicting “Recoverable Damage” —gray health that slowly regenerates over time.
Unlike regular damage, if he takes another hit before the health has fully recovered, that recoverable health is lost all at once.

It’s said that Arjun has many moves that can inflict this Recoverable Damage even while the opponent is guarding.
In fighting games, guarding is usually a safe choice—but could it actually be a bad move when facing Arjun?
If so, that’s truly terrifying...!

Arjun’s Move Guide

Giant Arm of Justice

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"Giant Arm of Righteousness" is a move that infuses the opponent with energy generated through yoga breathing techniques.
The Light and Medium versions are safe even if blocked, and the Heavy version allows Arjun to move first even when blocked.

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"Follow-Up," which stems from "The Mighty Arm of Justice," reportedly allows you to maintain an advantage even if your opponent blocks.
The OD version has an even faster startup and similarly grants an advantage when blocked.
Is it just a coincidence that the "Follow-Up" motion is reminiscent of Edmond Honda?

Harsh Rock Shoulder

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"Harsh Rock Shoulder" is a charge attack befitting a power-type character, in which Arjun breathes fiercely and charges forward with a powerful body slam.
The weak and medium versions leave Arjun open to counterattacks if blocked, but the strong version—though it has a slow startup—grants an advantage when blocked.

The footage also shows him closing the distance rapidly from the edge of the screen, demonstrating his ability to break through defenses.
Even at distances where “Giant Arm of Justice” cannot reach, you can’t afford to let your guard down.

Cylinder of Breath

"Cylinder of Breath" is a technique that creates a ring of air right in front of the user and is launched as a projectile.
The launch angle varies depending on the intensity of the button press.
In the OD version, it has been enhanced with increased projectile speed and more hits.

Divine Might: Giant Barrier

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"Divine Spirit's Colossal Barrier" is a placement move in which Arjun infuses the earth with his breath, causing a massive boulder to rise from the ground.
You'll want to use this move to stun your opponent and accumulate recoverable damage.

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Additionally, it appears that the part where he infuses the breath upon activating the move has an attack hitbox, making it useful as a combo starter.
In that case, since you can make a giant boulder appear as the opponent stands up, the follow-up attack from that position is likely to be a powerful offensive strategy.

Excessive Justice

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If you hit the rock raised by “Divine Might’s Gigantic Might” with “Harsh Rock Shoulder,” it branches into “Excessive Justice.”
You grab the giant boulder and swing it around powerfully to attack, no matter which side the opponent is on.

The gameplay trailer also showcases combos that take full advantage of this mechanic.
While its exact power is unknown, mastering this move might be the key to winning in Arjun.

A Terrifying Interrogation

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The command throw “Intense Interrogation” is a unique move that deals only recoverable damage.
If it hits an opponent who already has recoverable damage, it immediately converts that portion into normal damage.
Its very existence will put pressure on your opponent—for example, by aiming for this move in situations where they have no choice but to block.

Unwavering Guard / Collapse of Ethics

"Unwavering Guard" causes Arjun to enter a defensive stance.
While in this stance, he can move forward and backward, and if struck, he automatically counters, knocking the opponent back and dealing only "recoverable damage."
He can also block projectiles, but in that case, no counterattack occurs.

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"[email protected]," which stems from this stance, involves thrusting both fists forward to attack.
It is a very powerful strike that deals "Recoverable Damage" even if blocked, and deals normal damage on a hit.

Barbaric Roar of Destruction (Level 1 Super Art)

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The Level 1 Super Art “Barbaric Roar of Destruction” is a move that sweeps opponents away with a shockwave harnesses Arjun’s phenomenal lung capacity.
Additionally, the move has invincibility frames upon activation, making it effective not only for counterattacks but also for hitting aerial opponents.
When this move is used, the sound effect—a series of "Bububububububububoboobooh!"—combined with the visual of him blowing air, leaves a powerful impression.

Blow of Oblivion (Level 2 Super Art)

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The Level 2 Super Art “Blow of Oblivion” is ideal for finishing off combos.
Since it can also set up “Divine Might: Giant Barrier,” it allows you to maintain offensive pressure.

Demon God of Order (Level 3 Super Art)

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The Level 3 Super Art "Demon God of Order" is a spectacular move with a striking visual impact, featuring a massive wave of Arjuns surging toward you.

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This devastating blow is so powerful it will throw off your sense of balance—it’s on a whole different level compared to any attack you’ve faced before...

Arjun’s Outfit 2

Arjun’s Outfit 2 represents his ideal self—a break from his life on the run and his days of fighting as a police officer.
Arjun, who had aspired to be an actor, must have dreamed of standing on the big screen in this dazzling outfit.

Outfit 2 can be unlocked by playing Avatar Arcade Mode and filling Master Arjun’s “Acquisition Gauge” to MAX, or it can be purchased with Fighter Coins.

"Street Fighter 6" Year 4's second wave of additional characters, "Arjun," joins the fray on October 13!

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With not only powerful moves derived from Stegoro Yoga but also a diverse array of special moves utilizing breathing techniques—and the ability to deploy massive boulders—"Arjun" possesses extraordinary power.
With a momentum that doesn’t even allow for a guard, just how much of an impact will he have on the future of Street Fighter 6?
It’s enough to make your heart race, but let’s take a cue from yoga, calm our breathing, and wait patiently for the release date.

For details on Arjun and how to purchase him, please check the official Street Fighter 6 website.