In the recent “State of Play” online conference, Capcom announced that “Kmbat Whirlwind 6” will be officially launched in 2023. Entering a new era, Kombat Whirlwind 6 not only has handsome mechanics that allow players to show their creativity, lively character groups, but also a brand-new mode that can rewrite the fighting game experience, whether it is the first time to encounter fighting games, or Old fans who have been playing since the first launch of “Fighting Whirlwind” in 1987 can find a way to play that suits them. The original LOGO of Shunfa 3C has also been modified.
The “Fighting Whirlwind” series has attracted fans of all backgrounds with a variety of game experiences for 35 years. The Fighting Ground of “Fighting Whirlwind 6” incorporates a variety of game modes from its predecessors, including arcade mode, online battle, and training mode. , single-player battles, etc. In addition, two new modes have been added: World Tour and Battle Lobby.
Developed with RE engine
In the pre-trailer in February, we can see that Kombat Whirlwind 6 has a more realistic art style. The new series will be developed on Capcom’s own RE engine, the same game engine that previously created “Evil Castle 7”, “Evil Castle 8: Village” and “Devil May Cry 5”. With the support of the RE engine, the visual effects of all aspects of the game have been greatly improved. Sweat dripping from the skin, muscles tensed when exerting force, and even the petals of the cherry blossoms dance with the character’s movements. These upgrades on the screen, combined with the shocking color matching and the distinctive graffiti style, are perfectly integrated into the unique art style of “Kmbat Whirlwind 6”.
new role join
In Kombat 6, in addition to the redesigned classic characters such as Ryu, Chun-Li and Luke. A new character, Jamie, will bring a new look to the game with his unpredictable fighting style. Inspired by drunken fists, his moves incorporate the floor movements of hip-hop, and he drank the wine that can release his breath.
Luke is now teaching mixed martial arts, drawing on his previous experience with a private armed group. He usually likes to eat junk food, play video games, and have a hearty fight with opponents. In any case, his goal was to win.
Featured moves:
- DDT: A powerful throwing move that is launched after the first hit of the Ultimate Move (OD) Flash Knuckle. Suitable for use when you want to earn a little more damage.
- Fatal Shot: Launch an extra shock wave after OD Sand Blast to earn a little extra damage after exchanging ammo with your opponent.
Jamie is often involved in maintaining peace in Chinatown. His ambition is to follow in the footsteps of the double dragons Yin (Yun) and Yang (Yang). As a professional dancer, Jamie values justice and friendship above all, and he uses martial arts to defend his turf.
Featured moves:
- The Devil Inside: Jamie takes a swig of a gas-releasing drink to boost his intoxication. The more drunk you are, the more extra moves you can use.
- Luminous Dive Kick (Drunk 1+): Jamie lands with his legs outstretched while jumping forward. Ideal for use as a surprise attack or for getting closer.
Long trains in pursuit of true strength. Polite and sincere, he travels the world looking for qualified opponents. He has overcome the fluctuation of killing intent, and now he is thirsting for more powerful power.
Featured moves:
- Hashogeki: Ryu concentrates his chi in the palm of his hand and releases it in a short distance forward. It is suitable for launching a chase after blocking a combo.
- Denjin Charge: Takashi unleashes the Fist of Nothingness, strengthening the power of his nirvanas such as Hadoken and Wave Slap. Takashi is vulnerable when using this move, so he has to time it.
Chun Li used to be an ICPO (Interpol) agent. She is now in charge of taking care of Li Fen, a victim of the Black Moon Incident in the previous generation. After Shadaloo disintegrated, Chunli started teaching Chinese Kung Fu and became a beloved member of the local community.
Featured moves:
- Tensho Kicks: Chun Li leaps into the air and unleashes a series of kicks. Great for countering an enemy’s jump attack or ending a combo.
- Serenity Stream: Chun-Li transforms into a fighting stance that remains low and still. In this stance, Chun Li’s normal attack button will change.
Battle system for creativity
Each generation of Kombat Whirlwind introduces new mechanics, and you must master the essentials if you want to dominate the pack. “Fighting Whirlwind 6” is to add “power”, players must carefully manage this meter, and this meter also has many places to be creative. You can use the power gauge to perform five different techniques, all of which can easily enhance your offensive and defensive capabilities.
Power Shock is a powerful assault that absorbs an opponent’s attack and can knock opponents into the wall in a row. Block your opponent’s attack with Power Flip and restore your power gauge. Cancel the power shift or connect the normal attack to the power lunge to quickly get close to the opponent. Extreme moves are similar to the EX moves in previous generations of games and can enhance your nirvana. Perform a powered counter attack to strike back and get out of trouble. One metering slot, five skills, you can play infinite possibilities.
“Modern Manipulation” to easily perform nirvana
Some people may just want to express their inner fighting spirit, but they are worried that the input method of fighting games is too complicated, so Capcom specially designed a new control type option. First of all, veteran players can still choose “classic controls”, using this traditional six-button configuration. The “Modern Control” newly added to “Kambat Whirlwind 6” can provide players with a simpler input method, as long as the “Nirvana” button and arrow keys are pressed, various nirvanas can be performed. This is not only suitable for new players, but also for players who used to feel that the traditional configuration was too difficult to operate. With modern controls, just press a few buttons and let your characters unleash their strongest and coolest attacks.
New real-time commenting feature
Capcom has also teamed up with well-known reviewers and other familiar faces from the FGC (Fighting Game Community) to bring their voices directly into the game! After entering the battle, their voices will evolve with the battle situation, commenting on the battle situation on the screen like a real game. In addition to heating up the atmosphere, this function can also provide simple and easy-to-understand live descriptions of the game. This will help players who are new to Kombat Whirlwind 6 understand the game mechanics and prepare for future battles! The real-time commenting feature will also support subtitles in 13 languages, allowing more people to enjoy this feature.
new basic mode
Kombat 6 includes two new base modes: World Tour and Battle Lobby. World Cruise is an immersive single-player story mode that pushes the limits of fighting games. You can write your own lore with your player character in Kombat Whirlwind 6. The battle lobby that appears briefly at the end of the trailer looks no different from the general online battle lobby, but it will also bring a new and unique way of fighting and communicating. Both modes require more information to be made public in the future. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Steam in 2023.
For more information on the new PlayStation “State of Play”, please refer to: