Capcom Unveils New Akuma Render for Street Fighter 6
In anticipation of the upcoming New Year, Capcom has released an intriguing new render for Akuma in Street Fighter 6. Known for his gray or white hair and menacing presence, the latest image of Akuma portrays him in a darker and more demonic state than ever before.
Scheduled for a spring 2024 release, the highly anticipated character is set to make a significant impact on the game. Despite the forthcoming release of Ed as the next DLC combatant for Street Fighter 6, titled to be available in the winter of 2024, Akuma’s popularity and significance in the series cannot be overlooked.
Akuma made his debut appearance in Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo and has since become a fan-favorite character. Known for being banned from competitive play in Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo due to his superiority over other characters, Akuma’s presence in the game has a deep history and significance.
Additionally, Akuma’s appearance as the first Street Fighter or Capcom character to fight alongside Marvel’s X-Men characters in X-Men: Children of the Atom led to the creation of the X-Men vs. Street Fighter and Marvel vs. Capcom series. As one of the most popular combatants in Street Fighter 5’s lifespan, it is expected that Akuma will continue to draw significant attention when he makes his entry into Street Fighter 6.
Capcom’s release of the new render of Akuma has sparked excitement among fans, and the anticipation for his arrival in Street Fighter 6 is building. With a rich history and a strong fan base, Akuma is poised to leave a lasting impact on the latest installment of the series.