Capcom has shared correct gameplay of Akuma, the ultimate DLC fighter for Road Fighter 6‘s 12 months 1 Character Move, and confirmed a launch date too. Nonetheless, this additionally means the way forward for Road Fighter 6‘s DLC is wanting nebulous, with no point out of a second season of fighters.

Let’s give attention to Akuma for now. Unsurprisingly, he appears to be like nice in gameplay, as soon as once more providing a extra brutal tackle Ryu’s combating model. He could look a lot older, together with his previously flaming crimson hair now a ghostly white (he does have a fancy dress that reverts to him his authentic design), however he stays as vicious and unrelenting as ever. He even instantly assaults your customized character once you discover him in Road Fighter 6‘s World Tour mode.

All of Akuma’s traditional strikes are again, together with the flexibility to warp from one facet of the stage to the opposite and his iconic Shun Goku Satsu (also referred to as the Raging Demon) assault. Whereas it capabilities identically to the way it did in earlier video games, its visuals have been radically altered. Beforehand, the assault happened in pitch blackness, that means you couldn’t see what Akuma did to his opponent. Now, although, the display goes black and white as he unleashes a relentless assault of blows earlier than summoning what appears to be like like 100 copies of him that every one crash down on the opponent.

Akuma will probably be added to the sport on Could 22, with him accessible instantly for anybody who’s already purchased the Character Move. A brand new stage referred to as Enma’s Hole will arrive too, however solely for individuals who personal the 12 months 1 Final Move. Lastly, there’ll be a serious steadiness patch on the identical day that can introduce adjustments to each character within the sport. Capcom will probably be sharing extra particulars on that at a later date.

The inclusion of Akuma is undeniably thrilling, however now followers are left to surprise what Capcom has deliberate subsequent. Akuma serves because the final confirmed DLC character for Road Fighter 6, following the additions of Rashid, A.Ok.I., and Ed during the last 10 months. Whereas there’s nothing official, Capcom possible has a second yr of DLC deliberate that can add much more characters to the sport; the actual query is who they’ll be.

It’s truthfully laborious to foretell since there’s nonetheless an incredible quantity of fan-favorites nonetheless absent from Road Fighter 6, corresponding to Sakura and Sagat, however Capcom may additionally introduce fully new characters to the roster. With a bit of luck, Capcom may have one thing to say about Road Fighter 6‘s future in time for the sport’s one yr anniversary in June. If not then, then on the Evo 2024 USA occasion in Las Vegas, which is able to run from July 19 to July 21.