There is a possibility that Capcom will reveal the release date for the upcoming fighting gameStreet Fighter 6very soon. This is due to a rating from the South Korean Game Rating and Administration Committe (GRAC), which recently appeared online. This game is a highly anticipated entry in theStreet Fighterfranchise, with previews and information about the game garnering a lot of positivity. The recentStreet Fighter 6closed betacemented this further, with players praising the amount of customization, gameplay depth, and approachability that is being emphasized. While the game’s release window is currently only known for 2023, there’s a chance the release date might be announced very soon.Much like the ESRB ratings board, GRAC is a Korean content rating organization that classifies a game’s content is suitable for a certain audience. Usually ratings are given to games that are coming out relatively soon, so while the game is still aiming for a 2023 release, it’s likely a release window will be announced soon. With regard toStreet Fighter 6, it carries the same possibility.RELATED:Street Fighter Cosmetics Coming to Fall GuysAccording to the GRAC rating, this game received a 15+ label, which is most equivalent to the M-rating label by the ESRB. It notes certain aspects as to how it got this rating, such as the expression of sexuality in a character’s costume, and the violence on display during a match. Considering thatThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwas also rated recentlyin Korea, this likely putsStreet Fighter 6in the same release window asZelda.
With this game’s recent rating and the timing ofThe Game Awards, there is a chance thatStreet Fighter 6might get another showing at the event by Capcom, though this is speculation for the time being.
Capcom has been doing quite a lot to marketStreet Fighter 6, revealing tons of new information over the past month. This includes revealing a set ofStreet Fighter 6prequel comicsinvolving Ken that will tie into the game’s plot, along with things on the mechanics side such as its simplified dynamic control scheme. Hopefully fans won’t need to wait long to see ifStreet Fighter 6lives up to its current hype with its full release in 2023.
Street Fighter 6launches in 2023 on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.