Elena Arrives in Street Fighter 6: Move List, Gameplay Impressions, and a Nostalgic Fighting Pass
The world of Street Fighter 6 is about to get a whole lot more vibrant with the impending arrival of Elena! But before she officially joins the roster on June 5, 2025, Capcom is whetting our appetites with a deep dive into her moves and a Fighting Pass brimming with nostalgic Street Fighter 3 goodness.
Elena's Moves Unveiled
Thanks to eager competitors at Evo Japan 2025, we have a detailed look at Elena's moveset using Classic controls. This reveal gives players ample time to strategize and prepare for her unique fighting style. She boasts five special moves, two of which, Spinning Scythe and Lynx Song, offer the exciting Lynx Whirl follow-up. Long-time fans will recognize elements from her appearances in Ultra Street Fighter 4, Street Fighter X Tekken, and Street Fighter 3: Third Strike, although some moves have been revamped with new names and abilities.
Early gameplay impressions from Evo Japan 2025 reveal some fascinating potential. Elena can juggle opponents twice using her Super 1, Meteor Volley, and then continue the assault with her Dragon Kick, Scratch Wheel. Her healing ability restores approximately 1200 health, a significant 12% of the standard life bar.
Interesting observations have also surfaced. Elena lacks throw loops, even after a Drive Rush, leading to speculation that throw loop mechanics might be altered for the entire cast. She does possess a target combo from Crouching Medium Kick to Heavy Kick, which can be special canceled but doesn't connect on crouching opponents. A two-hitting special cancellable crouching heavy punch offers potential, but its limited range necessitates a Drive Rush approach into a crouching heavy punch, crouching medium punch canceled into further techniques.
Get Ready for Elena Fighting Pass: A Trip Down Memory Lane
To further celebrate Elena's arrival, Capcom has announced the Get Ready for Elena Fighting Pass for Street Fighter 6. This pass isn't solely focused on Elena; it's a full-blown tribute to Street Fighter 3 that is already live, meaning you can jump in and earn rewards.
Unlike previous passes centered on single characters, this one allows you to acquire avatar gear for five different characters! The premium pass offers Yang's hair, Q's head, Remy's shirt, Yun's skateboard, and Oro's Tengu Stones for your avatar. In addition, you can grab Elena's handstand pose and three titles themed around the new character.
But the Street Fighter 3 love doesn't stop there. Expect a Third Strike character select screen photo frame, three classic Street Fighter 5 tracks, a new challenger screen, and a plethora of Street Fighter 3 stickers to unlock.
Elena's arrival on June 5 is poised to shake up the Street Fighter 6 landscape. The detailed move list and hands-on impressions provide valuable insight, while the Fighting Pass offers a delightful dose of nostalgia for Street Fighter 3 fans. Will Elena become your new main? What are your thoughts on the Fighting Pass content? Let us know in the comments!
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