Capcom has hit a significant milestone with its latest release in the acclaimed fighting series, with Street Fighter 6 selling three million copies since its launch in June 2023. The title started strong, achieving one million sales in its opening weekend and doubled that within just a month. Although growth has slowed, the additional million units were sold over the subsequent half-year period. This sales trajectory is reportedly in line with Capcom’s expectations, with the company attributing the success to positive reviews and the potential for long-term sales as a catalog title.

Capcom is now aiming for Street Fighter 6 to exceed the lifetime sales of its predecessor, Street Fighter 5, setting a target of over 10 million copies. They believe the game’s positive reception and the implementation of DLC, including new characters and expensive outfits, along with esports events, and brand collaborations, will support this objective. The next anticipated additions to Street Fighter 6’s roster include DLC characters Ed and the fan-favorite Akuma, expected in spring.

The total sales for the Street Fighter franchise now stand at 52 million, with Street Fighter 5 leading as the best-selling game in the series at 7.4 million copies as of September 30, 2023. For historical comparison, Street Fighter 2 sold 6.30 million copies since its release in 1992.

What is the next DLC character set to release in Street Fighter 6?
nEd is the next DLC character coming to Street Fighter 6, followed by Akuma who is expected to arrive in the spring.

Extra Background Information: Street Fighter 6 is part of a long-standing series of fighting games developed and published by Capcom. The Street Fighter series has been a cornerstone of the fighting game community, with the first game released in 1987. Street Fighter 5, its immediate predecessor, was released in 2016 and continued to receive updates and new content, contributing to its sales figures. As an esports staple, with a committed competitive community, Street Fighter games have often featured prominently in tournaments like the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) and Capcom Cup, which help to sustain the series' popularity.