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Street Fighter V Getting Update On July 1 Adding New Modes, Characters and More

Capcom has announced a new update coming for Street Fighter V on July 1st.


When the July 1st update releases with the cinematic story mode (“A Shadow Falls”) and Ibuki and Balrog become available, Street Fighter V will have made so many enhancements and added so much new content that it will feel fresher, newer, and more robust than ever before. For a quick glance, here is a list of ALL post-launch content and game improvements that have been added when the July 1st update releases.

New modes (available for free):
  • Epic new single-player story expansion “A Shadow Falls,” a first for Street Fighter

    Launched single-player Challenge Mode:
  • Demonstrations - beginner, intermediate, and advanced tutorials for all characters
  • Trials - combo trials for all characters

New characters and costumes (available for purchase):


  • Four new DLC characters including Alex, Guile, Ibuki, and Balrog... each with their own unique Character Story. Juri and Urien are coming soon, but they will be playable early in the Story Mode. 
  • New Story and Battle costumes for all released characters; Summer costume for Karin

New stages (available for purchase):

  • 3 new stages (Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Kanzuki Family Private Beach) and 3 alternate stages

More free updates (available for free):

  • Update to the in-game shop w/real world money options
  • On-going improvements to matchmaking and online performance
  • “Rage quitting” system implementation
  • Increased lobbies in Battle Lounge for up to 8 players, with match spectating
  • Rematch option for online battles

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