Street Fighter 6 Welcomes Mai Shiranui: Capcom Confirms Early 2025 DLC For Nintendo Switch Fans

Capcom is set to expand its acclaimed fighting game roster as fan-favorite Mai Shiranui joins Street Fighter 6 through an upcoming DLC release slated for early 2025.

This marks the first time the renowned SNK character will be playable in a mainline Street Fighter title, creating a notable moment for fighting game fans on platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with Nintendo Switch users anticipating future content crossover potential.

Mai Shiranui, a central figure from SNK’s Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters series, has long been recognized for her dynamic fighting style and enduring popularity across decades of arcade and home console releases.

While her debut in Street Fighter 6 is eagerly anticipated, Mai’s history with Nintendo platforms is particularly interesting.

Notably, during the development of Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate DLC, director Masahiro Sakurai explained that Mai was not included among the fighters "to keep the game for all the good boys and girls," referencing efforts to maintain the 'All Ages' CERO rating for the Nintendo Switch-exclusive title.

A recently released Capcom DLC trailer for Street Fighter 6 features Mai introducing herself with the quip, "Don't keep a good girl waiting." This clever line references Sakurai’s memorable comment and has captured the attention of the fighting game community, quickly becoming a touchpoint in social media discussions and fan forums.

The dialogue is widely interpreted as a respectful nod to the earlier controversy surrounding Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate and SNK character selections on Nintendo Switch. Despite her exclusion from the Smash Bros.

roster, Mai’s connection to Nintendo remains strong.

Her compatriot, Terry Bogard, made headlines by joining Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate in November 2019, solidifying SNK’s footprint on the popular Nintendo franchise.

Terry has also returned to Street Fighter 6 as part of Capcom’s ongoing DLC strategy, paralleling Mai’s upcoming appearance.

Meanwhile, SNK is preparing to launch Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in the first half of 2025, where both Terry and Mai will play prominent roles. Following Street Fighter 6’s successful global launch in June 2023, the game has rapidly expanded its character lineup through seasonal updates and eShop DLC, demonstrating Capcom’s commitment to post-launch support.

The addition of Mai Shiranui not only strengthens collaborations between iconic fighting game franchises but also highlights the evolving landscape of crossover content embraced by developers like Capcom and SNK. For fighting game enthusiasts and Nintendo Switch fans alike, Mai’s arrival in Street Fighter 6—and her continued presence in upcoming SNK titles—signals an exciting future for character-driven DLC and cross-franchise partnerships.

As the Nintendo eShop continues to serve a growing and passionate base of fighting game players, industry watchers anticipate further milestones for both Capcom and SNK in the months ahead.

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