Rashid is Street Fighter 6's first DLC character to join the roster

NEWS Murillo Zerbinatto - 06-Jul-2023, 7:00 pm

Following the official launch of Street Fighter 6 last month, Rashid of the Turbulent Wind drops in from high above, and Players will be able to experience high-flying Rashid content across all three game modes, including:

World Tour: Meet Rashid in the all-new Street Fighter 6 story mode to learn and apply his moves to your custom avatar’s move set, discover more about his background, and increase your bond with this newest Master
Fighting Ground: Rashid hops onto the scene as the 19th playable character, with new and unique moves for players to master
Battle Hub: Players can grab Rashid-related gear, emotes, and more through this month’s “Rashid Arrives!” Fighting Pass

Rashid storms onto the scene with new and classic moves characterized by parkour and lightning quick movements, including:

Arabian Cyclone: A new special move that performs a spinning kick and conjures up a whirlwind; can be used as a standalone blow, or transitioned into Rolling Assault or Wing Stroke
Arabian Skyhigh: A new double jump move that keeps opponents guessing on where Rashid will land from the air
Super Rashid Kick: Level 1 Super Art that unloads a devastating kick while soaring forward and up through the air
Ysaar: Previously Rashid’s V-Trigger move in Street Fighter V, this Level 2 Super Art summons a slow-moving whirlwind projectile that can be used to pressure opponents
Altair: Rashid’s Level 3 Super Art calls forth a tempest that lifts opponents before he rains down on them with a monsoon of powerful blows

Be sure to check out all of Rashid’s moves when he’s available in Street Fighter 6 later in July. Rashid will be unlocked for owners of the Deluxe Edition, Ultimate Edition, or Year 1 Character Pass. Players can also try out Rashid for free for one hour with one Rental Fighter ticket, obtainable in the in-game Fighting Pass.

Rashid makes his whirlwind debut on July 24, 2023, across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. And if you're eager for more Rashid before he hits the streets, you can explore this month's Fighting Pass with Rashid-related avatar gear, emotes, music, stickers, and more – available now through July 23.

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Rashid is Street Fighter 6's first DLC character to join the roster

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