Street Fighter 6’s Yr 3 roster continues to fill out, with Alex now available across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC. First introduced in Street Fighter III: Recent Generation, the professional wrestler returns with an updated moveset that leans into his grappling roots, including a brand new Prowler Stance that opens up fresh combo routes and mix-ups. Alex is playable across all three game modes: Fighting Ground, Battle Hub, and as the most recent Master in World Tour.
Like previous character additions, Alex could be acquired with the Yr 3 Character Pass, Yr 3 Ultimate Pass, or individually with Fighter Coins. He launches with two outfits. Outfit 1 features his recent pro wrestling look, while Outfit 2 is a callback to his Street Fighter III appearance with the trademark green pants and red bandana. Outfit 2 could be unlocked by maxing out your bond with Alex in World Tour or purchased with Fighter Coins.
Alex’s release also comes with a roster-wide battle balance adjustment, which is at all times an enormous deal for the competitive scene. Full patch notes can be found on Capcom’s site for anyone seeking to see how their fundamental was affected.
On the cosmetic side, Dee Jay and Elena are each getting Outfit 4 as a part of the swimsuit series. There’s also a Mega Man Star Force and Battle Network collaboration running within the Battle Hub with limited-time decorations and free items for logging in, together with a JAM Project collaboration tied to Alex’s original theme track, “Go! Alex! Hope is Born!” All players will get access to recent avatar gear featuring a special collab logo.
Yr 3 is nearing its end following the releases of Sagat, C. Viper, and now Alex. Ingrid is the ultimate character on the Yr 3 slate and is anticipated in late spring. Capcom has been incredibly consistent with its post-launch support for Street Fighter 6, and nearly three years in, the sport still appears like it has loads of life left. In our review, we compared it to what Monster Hunter World did for the Monster Hunter series, saying it significantly lowered the barrier to entry without compromising the core gameplay experience. That assessment still holds up.
Street Fighter 6 – Alex Gameplay Trailer