Evo Japan 2024 reveals Street Fighter 6 Akuma release date, gameplay, and move list

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

“Hundreds of opponents. All felled by his hand.”

Evo Japan 2024 has revealed more details about Akuma in Street Fighter 6! Read on for the Street Fighter 6 Akuma release date, gameplay trailer, and move list.

The Street Fighter 6 Akuma release date is May 22 (Image via Capcom)
The Street Fighter 6 Akuma release date is May 22 (Image via Capcom)

Street Fighter 6 Akuma release date

Akuma will join the Street Fighter 6 roster on May 22, 2024. He will be a DLC character joining Rashid, A.K.I., and Ed.

"Bow down to the legend or be consumed by the demon," the official Street Fighter 6 social media page stated. "Akuma will unleash his rage on foes worthy enough to face him in #StreetFighter6 on May 22!"

Street Fighter 6 Akuma gameplay screenshot (Image via Capcom)
Street Fighter 6 Akuma gameplay screenshot (Image via Capcom)

Street Fighter 6 Akuma gameplay trailer

Here is the official gameplay trailer for Akuma. In terms of his moves, they will include ones such as Gou Hadoken, Ashura Senku, Adamant Flame, Messatsu Gohado, Empyrean’s End, Sip of Calamity, abd Shun Goku Satsu.

SF6 Akuma move list

  1. Gou Hadoken
  2. Ashura Senku
  3. Adamant Flame
  4. Messatsu Gohado (Level 1 Super Art)
  5. Empyrean’s End (Level 2 Super Art)
  6. Sip of Calamity (Level 3 Super Art)
  7. Shun Goku Satsu (Raging Demon, Level 3 Super Art)

How to unlock Akuma in Street Fighter 6

"Owners of the Deluxe and Ultimate Edition or the Year 1 Character Pass and Ultimate Pass of Street Fighter 6 will obtain Akuma when he releases," according to the teaser trailer for Akuma revealed back in March 2024.

Year 1 Character Pass
Details
Additional CharactersRashid, A.K.I., Ed, and Akuma
Additional Characters' ColorsOutfit 1 Colors 3 to 10
Purchase Bonus4,200 Drive Tickets

Above is what's included in the Year 1 Character Pass. As noted, Akuma will soon join Rashid, A.K.I., and Ed. to complete it.

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