As the Street Fighter 6 tournament season nears its end, there is anticipation for what’s to come next. The arrival of Ed in SF6 later this month is confirmed, and there are indications about the return of Season 2. Red Bull Sports has revealed plans for the Red Bull Kumite 2024, set to take place in New York from March 16-17, with a notable mention on their official website. The statement mentioned, “All 16 players will compete in Capcom’s Street Fighter 6 (Season 2) in a fierce battle to determine the winner at the Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse in Brooklyn.” However, it’s important to note that this text has been altered later, possibly due to reasons like outdated information, rapid information sharing, misunderstandings, simple mistakes, or assumptions from past games.
If this information holds true, it suggests that SF6 Season 2 could debut after Capcom Cup X on February 25, possibly a week before the Red Bull Kumite. The optimal time would be around Ed’s release on February 27, indicating a significant event with the introduction of the new character. Historically, Capcom has released major updates for Street Fighter 5 shortly after the Capcom Cup, although the situation with SF6 remains unique. Releasing Season 2 before the Kumite could imply the return of both Ed and Akuma, or Akuma’s technical inclusion in Season 2. Considering that Akuma is slated for release in Spring 2024, starting from March 19, this could be an alternative plan. Making Akuma part of the Year 1 Character Pass but releasing him in Season 2 would be a remarkable move for Street Fighter, though it’s not a common practice in other games. Capcom’s mid-year release of SF6 may have disrupted their update schedule, as the developers had initially expressed their intent to provide major updates annually for SF6. The end of Capcom’s tournament season may shed light on what’s next, but it’s still uncertain. With the listing being removed, it could be an error. However, if accurate, it warrants attentive consideration for the final version of Street Fighter. The Capcom Cup X is scheduled to be held on February 16-25 in Hollywood, California.
