Street Fighter 6 coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Street Fighter 6, the latest entry in Capcom’s legendary fighting series, is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 complete with new amiibo. That news was just shared during today’s Nintendo Direct dedicated to the new console.
This mimics Capcom’s approach with the Nintendo 3DS many years ago. For the launch of that system, the company had Super Street Fighter 4: 3D Edition ready to go for launch.
All of the important details can be found in the following rundown:
Capcom’s iconic fighting game franchise is ready to hit the streets once again with the release of Street Fighter 6 on the Nintendo Switch 2! Launching on June 5, 2025, fighters will get to experience all the heart-pounding action and thrilling combat, while on the go. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or newcomer, prepare to jump into a brawl anywhere, anytime, and immerse yourself in the next level of fierce street fighting competition.
New Modes and Features for Every Fighter:
- Local Wireless Match – One on One brings all of your favorite Street Fighter 6 characters to the forefront for serious bouts against any rival via Local Wireless mode! Challenge your friends who also have the Nintendo Switch 2 and test your skills in epic showdowns.
- Local Avatar Match – Bring your personalized fighter to life in Avatar Matches, newly added in Local Wireless mode. Play as your custom avatar from World Tour and use newly acquired moves you’ve learned during your journey.
Fun, Unique Ways to Battle with Friends:
- Tabletop Mode – Share the excitement with friends using the Joy-Con and enjoy Street Fighter 6 in tabletop mode. Classic, Modern, and Dynamic control types have been configured for the Joy-Con 2, making it a perfect opportunity to battle it out anywhere.
- Gyro Battle – Get ready to shake things up with Gyro Battles. Using the Joy-Cons, two players can battle it out using dynamic motion controls, all while following the same rules as one-on-one matches.
- Calorie Contest – Step up your game in the Street Fighter 6 Calorie Contest Mode! This unique and fun twist enables players to use their Joy-Cons to perform various actions, such as landing attacks and performing Super Arts that will build up Calorie Gauges. It’s a contest that challenges both your strength and endurance!
Collectible amiibo and amiibo Cards
- New amiibo Figures and Cards – Street Fighter 6 will be releasing collectable amiibo figures of fan-favorite characters Luke, Jamie, and Kimberly, available at launch alongside the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. You can also grab collectible amiibo cards with the Starter Pack featuring all 22 characters from Street Fighter 6 through Year 1. Booster packs will also be available in the future, with new characters and designs. These amiibo figures and cards can be loaded into the game, unlocking exclusive in-game content.
- Customizable amiibo Figures and Cards – Take customization to the next level with amiibo interactions. Customize and save your character’s outfit and button settings to the amiibo figures/cards and load them immediately into the game. You can also use the Ryu and Ken amiibo figures from Super Smash Bros. for even more fun.
- Rewards – Each figure and card you collect, including the Ryu and Ken amiibo figures from Super Smash Bros., unlocks a range of exclusive rewards. For both amiibo figures and cards, you will receive character-specific device wallpapers and photo frames. Furthermore, amiibo figure owners will also receive exclusive BGM, Device Wallpaper, and Photo Frame!
Get a look at a trailer for Street Fighter 6 on Nintendo Switch 2 below.
Announcement Trailer
Much more on Nintendo Switch 2 from today’s event can be found here.
