Capcom confirmed that Alex will join Street Fighter 6 on March 17 as a DLC character, with revamped moves
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Capcom has officially announced the arrival of Alex as a new downloadable character for Street Fighter 6, with a release date scheduled for March 17. The return of the iconic fighter marks one of the most anticipated milestones for the community, not only because of his historical weight within the franchise, but also because of the deep overhaul of his fighting style.
Alex's addition also stands out for an unprecedented collaboration with Kenny Omega, one of the most renowned figures in professional wrestling, who took part in motion capture to bring greater realism, fluidity, and spectacle to the character's animations.
A historic return with a revamped fighting style
Since his debut as the protagonist in Street Fighter III: New Generation, Alex has established himself as a fighter with a defiant attitude, with a style based on wrestling and close-quarters combat. For Street Fighter 6, Capcom decided to significantly expand his technical repertoire, adapting it to the pace and modern mechanics of the game.
Street Fighter 6 suma a Alex como nuevo personaje DLC a partir del 17 de marzo
The character will feature more than ten different throws and new moves that allow fluid transitions between offensive attacks, which makes him a versatile option both for aggressive players and for those who prioritize controlling the pace of the fight. This evolution aims to maintain Alex's classic identity, but with greater strategic depth.
New techniques and greater mechanical depth
Among the new moves, Flash Axe stands out, an attack available in light and medium versions that works as a solid combo finisher. The classic Power Bomb also returns, now with multiple variants that expand the tactical options depending on the situation in the fight.
One of the most relevant additions is the Prowler Stance, a special posture that reduces the character's defense in exchange for a more complex offense. From this position, Alex has up to eleven follow-up options, which opens up a range of combinations and demands greater precision from the player.
The collaboration with Kenny Omega and realism in animation
To reinforce the character's authenticity, Capcom turned to Kenny Omega for the motion capture of several attacks. The professional wrestler contributed his characteristic techniques, which are reflected both in the strikes and in Alex's stances and gestures during combat.
Street Fighter 6 suma a Alex como nuevo personaje DLC a partir del 17 de marzo
Among the standout moves is the special Omega Wing Buster, a clear tribute to Kenny Omega's in-ring style. The collaboration not only adds realism, but also raises the character's visual level, with more expressive and natural animations that enrich the gameplay experience.
Additional content, aesthetics, and community expectations
Alex will arrive accompanied by two alternate outfits: one inspired by his Dark Devil side and another that recalls his classic design in previous installments. In addition, he'll feature original music composed by JAM Project, a renowned group in the world of anime and video games.
Alex's arrival comes after the addition of characters like Sagat and C. Viper, and precedes the release of Ingrid, thus completing the content planned for the third year of DLC. The community received the announcement positively, highlighting the character's faithfulness and the quality of the technical work shown in the gameplay previews.
