Well, the PSX 2015 announcements are coming fast and furious. Now, we get some Street Fighter V action as well: earlier today in San Francisco, Capcom revealed tons of new details on their upcoming fighting game.
First up, the final character to be confirmed for the initial launch roster in Street Fighter V was revealed. Becoming the 16th challenger, F.A.N.G emerges from the shadows to take his spot as the second in command of Shadaloo. Here is his description from Capcom:
“When he’s not busy overseeing Shadaloo’s operations, he shows his passion through conducting evil experiments within Shadaloo’s research facility. His sinister long range attacks and slippery movements, paired with his ability to poison his opponents, is enough to leave his opponents feeling ill.”
Check out F.A.N.G’s poisonous moves in action in this brand new gameplay trailer:
Capcom also confirmed today the names of the six challengers who will be added into Street Fighter V throughout 2016: Alex, Guile, Ibuki, Balrog, Juri and Urien. All of these characters are earnable through gameplay for free, but for those who can’t wait, they will also be available to purchase for instant access. More details on exact release timing for each of the characters will be shared next year.
Also announced at the PlayStation Experience earlier today was the Street Fighter V 2016 Season Pass for PS4. The Season Pass will be available to purchase for $29.99 and will give players instant access to all six additional characters when they are released, as well as a premium costume for each and an exclusive PS4 theme. The Season Pass is available to pre-order now in North America.
Apparently, there are two ways to receive bonus content in Street Fighter V – through Fight Money (obtained for free by completing various in-game challenges) and Zenny (purchased using real money and used to receive the content immediately). Zenny will be available to purchase in various options, some of which are listed below:
·        100 Zenny = Purchase for $0.99
·        550 Zenny = Purchase for $4.99 (receive a 50 Zenny bonus)
·        1200 Zenny = Purchase for $9.99 (receive a 200 Zenny bonus)
·        4000 Zenny = Purchase for $29.99 (receive a 1000 Zenny bonus)
Street Fighter VÂ will arrive on PS4 and PC in 2016.
SOURCE: Capcom Press Release