Street Fighter 6, the popular fighting game by Capcom, has crossed the 5 million copies sold milestone worldwide. The game has seen its sales figures more than double to 10 million as of May 2026, about two years after the launch. In September 2024 the sales were only reported at 4 million. Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Drives Nintendo Sales Growth.
The massive sales boost recently can be linked to the launch of Street Fighter 6 for the Nintendo Switch 2. Capcom timed the new version to coincide with the release of the new hardware, so that it can attract a bigger audience.
The Switch 2 edition adds extra features particularly designed for the console. Gamers will be able to access original game modes that can’t be played anywhere, as well as exciting new gameplay features that use the Joy-Con 2’s superior gyros. Also, the Switch 2 version allows for crossplay, so players can match with anyone from any platform and take advantage of a larger pool.
Representatives from Capcom said that the initiatives have helped Street Fighter 6 reach a broader audience and boost global sales to new levels that lead to the 5 million milestone.
Sales Trajectory and Market Performance
Since its launch, Street Fighter 6 has had a steady commercial journey. The game reached sales of 3 million copies by January 2024 just seven months after release. Capcom is happy with the title’s releases, saying it’s performing quite overall in line with expectations. The long-term goals, though, are rather high.
The Capcom’s Street Fighter 6 game was set to sell more than 10 million copies throughout its lifetime. Before its release, it was revealed that the game aimed to beat the lifetime sales of Street Fighter 5. According to company officials, the exact numbers of the internal budget are confidential but they aim to surpass the previous instalment.
Historical Context and Industry Comparisons
When looking at how Street Fighter 6 performed compared to the franchise’s history, many things stand out. The fabled Street Fighter 2 for SNES was released in 1993 and sold 6.30 million copies. Street Fighter 2 Turbo sold 4.1 million copies. The last successor, Street Fighter 5, achieved lifetime sales of 7.8 million copies.
Various themes make the fighting game market interesting. According to reports, Mortal Kombat 1, which is Street Fighter 6¨s main competition, has now sold 5 million units. Mortal Kombat 1’s performance disappointed industry observers, who feel this should still outpace Street Fighter and Tekken games in the fighting genre, as Mortal Kombat games usual do. NetherRealm Studios has recently announced that they have moved on from Mortal Kombat 1 to a new project.
Continued Development and Future Content
Unlike some rival companies, Capcom will still support Street Fighter 6 a year after the game’s release. A recent company announcement has revealed new downloadable content for four characters which will be released in the next year.
The character roster will expand with Sagat arriving in the summer of 2025 and C. Ubisoft announced that the nostalgic Viper, who is a well-known character from the series, as the first DLC for Riders Republic 2025. Viper will be available in fall 2025. Players can expect Alex based on the announcement to join the roster in early spring 2026, with Ingrid rounding the group in late spring 2026. The announcement was made through an entertaining trailer featuring professional wrestler Kenny Omega, who portrayed each of the upcoming DLC characters in costume.
Critical Reception and Industry Standing
By and large, Street Fighter 6 has been widely acclaimed since its release and reviewers have praised it for its many features and improved mechanics.
The critics have called the game the most content-rich Street Fighter game released at launch. This includes an excellent roster of 18 characters, with new mechanics that breathe new life into one-on-one fighting gameplay.
The game has received praise for its attention to detail and polish for managing to encompass all the essential ingredients of a classic fighting game. Due to the positive reception of the game, it has achieved great commercial success.