Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Helps Street Fighter 6 Hit 5 Million Sales 2 Years After Launch

Street Fighter 6 has surpassed 5 million copies sold worldwide, Capcom has officially announced. This marks a significant increase from the 4 million units sold as of September 2024, with the recent sales boost attributed to the game’s launch on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Capcom strategically released Street Fighter 6 on the Switch 2 at launch to "maximize the game’s userbase," two years after its initial debut. The Switch 2 version introduces exclusive game modes and new gameplay enhancements that leverage the gyro controls of the Joy-Con 2, offering players a more immersive and responsive fighting experience. Notably, the title supports crossplay across all platforms, significantly expanding the online player pool and improving matchmaking efficiency.

“These initiatives have played a key role in broadening Street Fighter 6’s appeal, driving global sales growth, and helping the title reach this milestone of 5 million units sold,” Capcom stated.

The game first hit 3 million copies sold in January 2024, just seven months after launch. While Capcom has noted that Street Fighter 6 is “generally progressing in line with our expectations,” the company previously revealed ambitions for the title to surpass the lifetime sales of its predecessor, Street Fighter 5, aiming for over 10 million units sold. With 5 million sold so far, the game is halfway to that goal but still has a way to go.

For context, classic entries in the franchise include Street Fighter 2 Turbo (4.1 million), the original Street Fighter 2 (6.3 million), and Street Fighter 5 (7.8 million). In comparison, Mortal Kombat 1, released in September 2023, has also reached 5 million units sold. Despite Mortal Kombat traditionally leading in sales among fighting game franchises, Mortal Kombat 1 is considered underperforming by industry standards, prompting developer NetherRealm to move on to its next project.

Capcom remains committed to long-term support for Street Fighter 6, entering its third year with ongoing content updates. The company recently unveiled a new wave of four DLC characters: Sagat (arriving summer 2025), C. Viper (fall 2025), Alex (early spring 2026), and Ingrid (late spring 2026). The announcement was made via a dedicated trailer featuring pro wrestler Kenny Omega portraying each character.

IGN’s review of Street Fighter 6 awarded the game a 9/10, praising it as “the most feature-rich Street Fighter at launch.” The review highlighted the game’s strong 18-character roster, innovative mechanics that refresh the one-on-one fighting formula, and attention to detail that elevates the overall experience into “a stellar fighting game.”