UDON Entertainment and Capcom have announced a Street Fighter 6 comic series is in the works.Announced by Game Informer, Capcom and UDON Entertainment will put out a four-issue comic book series for Street Fighter 6. The series will serve as a prequel to the upcoming video game, which is expected to launch in 2023, and will shed new light on Ken Masters' backstory. UDON Entertainment also tweeted sketches created by artist Panzer for the series, which showcase both Ken and Luke Sullivan.
"This is the first time that we're doing this kind of comic book series that's closely tied to the story of the main game," Street Fighter 6 director Takayuki Nakayama said. "We're working very closely with our partners at UDON. We're providing the script and the storyline of what to expect before the events of Street Fighter 6. They're going to be helping us to create the storylines. Beyond that, they're even working into possible spin-offs as well, and collaborating with the scriptwriters on the team, so there may be more stuff beyond just the initial comic book series."
Street Fighter 6 Launches in 2023
Street Fighter 6 was originally announced in February 2022 with a teaser trailer coinciding with the franchise's 35th anniversary. In June, Capcom unveiled the first full trailer showcasing the game's combat styles and other features at the PlayStation's State of Play event. "Street Fighter 6, the next game in the iconic series, will release in 2023," the trailer description announced. "Take part in the Fighting Ground, which focuses on the classic fighting game experience with modes from previous games in the series. Two new modes will be available alongside: World Tour, an immersive single-player story experience, and Battle Hub, which will further expand the scope of player communication and engagement. Your Moment. Your Fight."
In September, Capcom revealed the full roster of starting fighters who will appear in the game. Characters include Luke, Jamie, Manon, Kimberly, Marisa, Lily, JP, Juri, Dee Jay, Cammy, Ryu, E. Honda, Blanka, Guile, Ken, Chun-Li, Zangief, and Dhalsim.
Street Fighter 6 will launch in 2023 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The full creative team and a release date for the Street Fighter 6 comic series have not yet been announced.
Source: Game Informer, Twitter