Despite being a life-long Street Fighter fan, I’ve been mostly ambivalent about Street Fighter V in the weeks since it was first revealed. Admittedly, my head nearly exploded when we got our very first look at it, but since then my enthusiasm has waned. Capcom’s only shown off the two stalwarts, Chun-Li and Ryu, tempering my excitement somewhat. That’s all changed.
Capcom showed off the first other character yesterday, in a new trailer revealing that Charlie Nash, a fan-favourite from the Alpha series, will be making his return to the brawler. What makes it interesting is that it’s pretty clear that Street Fighter V follows after Street Fighter II in the game’s admittedly messed up canon – but we know from Guile’s ending that his buddy Charlie is dead. It seems like there’s some dark resurrection at play because as we can see from the character trailer, Charlie now has some pretty mean teleporting abilities to go with his stitched up forehead. He’s basically like Guile, who can now also teleport all over the place. He’s going to be an absolute nightmare.
Please watch this at 60fps.
Capcom’s also announced an online beta for the fighting game for both PS4 and PC. They say a beta will be “essential” to facilitate the cross-platform play between the two systems. The beta will become available to those who pre-order the game in North America will automatically be enrolled, while Euro players will get info on a beta for their region later on.
And I hate to admit, the mere inclusion of Charlie Nash has me excited all over again. He looks to be a deep, difficult to use character, and I think I’m going to revel in learning how to use him. Street Fighter V is coming to PC and PS4. It’s being developed with Sony’s aide, so Xbox Owners are going to miss out on this one.
Last Updated: February 25, 2015
Pieter Kruger
February 25, 2015 at 07:57
SFV < KI < MK
Hammersteyn
February 25, 2015 at 07:59
Tekken > SFV > DOA > Fighter Within
Umar
February 25, 2015 at 08:00
SFV>Tekken>DOA>MK
Geoffrey Tim
February 25, 2015 at 08:01
SF>KOF>GG>BB>MK>Tekken>SC>DOA>KI
Umar
February 25, 2015 at 08:03
WHAAAA, Tekken is so far down the list, but I do agree most of those are better than MK, not that it’s a bad fighting game though, but so much better in terms of technical gameplay. Poor KI lol
Geoffrey Tim
February 25, 2015 at 08:04
I’m just not big on 3D fighting games. If I were, Tekken would be higher. 😉
Umar
February 25, 2015 at 08:07
Ahh, makes sense then! Well, what about EX Plus Alpha? 😛 Though it was still 2D I guess.
Geoffrey Tim
February 25, 2015 at 08:14
Yeah, it was a 2d game with a 3d engine, really. It wasn’t great (but I loved it anyway)
Umar
February 25, 2015 at 08:52
SF Fanboy 😛 But I loved it too, always wanted to see more of D.Dark and Garuda.
Geoffrey Tim
February 25, 2015 at 13:30
I would love to see more Garuda. He was so rad.
Hammersteyn
February 25, 2015 at 08:10
I love Tekken, What makes it different from MK and SF is you have to get up close and personal
Umar
February 25, 2015 at 08:12
Love that about Tekken, and the mechanics are really good! You feel like you’re in a brawl.
Hammersteyn
February 25, 2015 at 08:01
Street Fighter X Tekken worst of all
Geoffrey Tim
February 25, 2015 at 08:02
Dam straight. that game sucks.
Umar
February 25, 2015 at 08:02
I got a pocket full of gems!!!
Umar
February 25, 2015 at 07:58
That was an amazing trailer. His combos look sick…
Hammersteyn
February 25, 2015 at 07:58
“Please watch this at 60fps.” Why? Will the game run at 60fps on the PS? Must admit I’m glad to see Nash got better after dying. What is this? MK?
Geoffrey Tim
February 25, 2015 at 07:59
Yeah, it’ll be 60fps on PS4. SF IV was 60 fps on the 360 and PS3.
Hammersteyn
February 25, 2015 at 08:02
Confirmed!
Hammersteyn
February 25, 2015 at 08:02
Also thanks for the extra work, @Admiral_Chief:disqus couldn’t wait to get on my case. XD
Admiral Chief
February 25, 2015 at 08:05
Bwahahaha
Admiral Chief
February 25, 2015 at 08:05
MUSH MINION MUSH!
ShinMagus
February 25, 2015 at 13:11
I’m not aware of any “Street Fighter-like” fighting game that doesn’t need to run at constant 60 FPS (except during animations that pause the game, like ultras in SF4)…
Thami Afurika-Jin HD
February 25, 2015 at 08:01
This, Tekken 7 and MKX. Le good stuff
Viking Of Science
February 25, 2015 at 08:10
Marvel vs Capcom 2 Uber Alle.
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 25, 2015 at 08:11
Who would ever be excited for Chun-Li & Ryu? The one character people only select because they hope she’s not wearing undies this time, and the other is the most boring fighting character EVER.
Hammersteyn
February 25, 2015 at 08:12
You forgot to add : *Runs
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 25, 2015 at 08:16
No I didn’t. I’m not scared of Rince 😉
Admiral Chief
February 25, 2015 at 08:19
Is anyone?
Kensei Seraph
February 25, 2015 at 08:24
People without a natural immunity to having their souls stolen?
Gavin Mannion
February 25, 2015 at 08:15
I’m not a Street Fighter fan… I’ve always felt Capcom have just been milking this to death over the years…. but holy hell that looks awesome
Norm
February 25, 2015 at 08:15
I just might need this game.