Street Fighter 6 Players Frustrated by Lack of Character Costumes

Street Fighter 6's Latest Battle Pass Faces Backlash for Lack of Character Costumes

Street Fighter 6's newly revealed "Boot Camp Bonanza" battle pass has sparked significant player outrage. The issue isn't the content included—avatars, stickers, and other customization options—but rather the glaring omission of new character costumes. This has led to a torrent of negative feedback across YouTube and other social media platforms.

The game, launched in Summer 2023, successfully updated the classic fighting game formula while retaining its core appeal. However, its DLC and premium add-on strategy has faced consistent criticism. The latest battle pass continues this trend, with fans expressing disappointment over the lack of new costumes, some even preferring no battle pass at all.

"Who is buying this avatar stuff for them to just throw away money like this?" questioned one user, highlighting the perceived missed opportunity for more profitable character skins. The sentiment reflects a widespread feeling of being disregarded by Capcom, especially given the extended wait for new costumes since the December 2023 Outfit 3 pack. This contrasts sharply with the more frequent costume releases in Street Fighter 5.

While the core gameplay, including the innovative Drive mechanic, remains a strong draw, Capcom's live-service approach continues to alienate a significant portion of the player base as we move into 2025. The lack of new character costumes in this latest battle pass further fuels this discontent. The future of the battle pass, and Capcom's response to this negative feedback, remains to be seen.