Street Fighter 6 Players Frustrated by Lack of Character Costumes

Street Fighter 6's New Battle Pass Faces Backlash Over Lack of Character Costumes

Street Fighter 6's latest battle pass, "Boot Camp Bonanza," has sparked significant player outrage. The issue isn't the pass's contents – avatars, stickers, and other customization options – but rather its glaring omission: new character costumes. The absence of new outfits has led to a wave of negative feedback across YouTube and other social media platforms, with the battle pass trailer receiving considerable criticism.

Launched in Summer 2023, Street Fighter 6 successfully updated the franchise's classic combat while introducing new elements. However, the game's DLC and premium add-on strategy has consistently drawn criticism. This latest battle pass continues that trend, with the lack of new costumes being the primary source of fan discontent. Players are questioning the prioritization of avatar and sticker items over what many believe would be more profitable and desirable character costumes. One user, salty107, poignantly summarized the sentiment: "No but seriously, who is buying the avatar stuff this much for them to just throw away money like this lmao? Making actual character skins would be more profitable no? Or are these that successful?" Many fans express a preference for no battle pass at all over one lacking new character costumes.

Street Fighter 6 Fans Express Disappointment

The frustration is amplified by the significant time lapse since the last character costume release. The Outfit 3 pack, the last batch of new outfits, dropped in December 2023. Over a year later, the continued absence of new costumes is a stark contrast to the more frequent costume releases in Street Fighter 5. While Street Fighter 5 had its own controversies, the difference in Capcom's approach to post-launch content is undeniable.

The future of Street Fighter 6's battle pass remains uncertain. However, the core gameplay, particularly the innovative Drive mechanic, continues to attract players. This new mechanic allows for strategic fight reversals, adding a fresh layer to the classic Street Fighter formula. While the new mechanics and characters initially revitalized the franchise, the game's live-service model and its handling of cosmetic content are causing growing friction with the fanbase heading into 2025.