Capcom Faces Increasing Problem with Cheaters in Street Fighter 6
In recent months, Capcom has been dealing with a growing issue of cheaters playing Street Fighter 6, as reported by various YouTube videos and online posts. These instances of cheating have caught the attention of many players and have sparked concerns about the fairness of the game.
One particular YouTube video by user Diaphone sheds light on this problem. In the video, they examine a post from mid-September that showcases a player using Juri with an uncanny ability to perform Perfect Parries. While the user may not necessarily be a bot, it appears that certain automated processes are augmenting their gameplay. The Juri character flawlessly performs Perfect Parries on specific moves, raising suspicions of unfair advantages.
Further evidence of cheating can be found in the rapid rise of certain players through the ranks. One player mentioned in the video, Lightspeed, was the first to surpass 2,300 Matchmaking Rating (MR). However, at the time of writing, the account has been reset to the starting MR of 1,500, indicating intervention from the game’s developers.
This issue puts Capcom in a difficult position, as the company must address the cheating problem swiftly to prevent a decline in the game’s overall popularity. If fans become aware of cheating issues and perceive a lack of priority in resolving them, it could lead to a significant decrease in enthusiasm for Street Fighter 6.
The full video by Diaphone showcases suspicious replays with input history enabled, revealing frame-perfect movements that are unlikely for a human player to consistently execute. With the available resources in Street Fighter 6, it is also possible to track players’ ranking progression, which can indicate accelerated advancement due to cheating.
Capcom must take this issue seriously and make a public move to address the concerns surrounding cheaters in Street Fighter 6. Failure to do so could potentially harm the game’s reputation and diminish public enthusiasm. Fans are encouraged to watch Diaphone’s video and share their thoughts on the matter, as the presence of cheaters continues to be a contentious topic within the Street Fighter 6 community.