Following the release of Dan, Capcom is pushing ahead with the current season and giving fans another good look at upcoming content forStreet Fighter 5.Capcom’s Spring Update broadcast forStreet Fighter 5offered several planned updates for Season 5, including more information involving the two upcoming fighters, Rose and Oro. Both fighters are returning characters from previous titles, the former fromStreet Fighter 4and the latter only appearing inStreet Fighter 3.
Of the two fighters, Rose was the one who was the most focused as her character release date is two weeks from now, on April 19th. Appearing in the majority ofStreet Fighter 4amidst the conflict between Bison and herself, she serves a mentor role to Menat inStreet Fighter 5.In February, prior to the release of Season 5 and Dan,Capcom briefly touched upon Rose, showing many of her techniques that were first seen inStreet Fighter Alpha 2andStreet Fighter 4.
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Oro was a character who appeared in theStreet Fighter 3games as a hermit fighter with extraordinary power. His power is so legendary that he only uses one arm to fight, for using both arms is enough to murder his opponent. He made his first appearance inStreet Fighter 5as a cameo character in Dhalsim’s story, long before he would assist in Ryu’s training inStreet Fighter 3.
Oro’s signature one-armed fighting style is replicated inStreet Fighter 5, holding a pet turtle in one hand instead of covering his second hand in a sash as inStreet Fighter 3. Several exclusive mechanics toSF3, including the leaping overhead attack, is given to Oro as a unique attack. His trademark double jump also returns while he is given a new special move in the form of an axe kick.
His V-Skill and both V-Triggers are based on his three Super Arts fromStreet Fighter 3, starting with his V-Skill which causes a long-lasting orb to appear, absorbing projectiles. His V-Trigger 1 allows him to grab his opponents on the ground and in the air for massive damage, while his V-Trigger 2 summons items to fight alongside him which can be useful in combos.
Three new “Professional” costumes were announced for Vega, Seth, and Juri, each dressed like a detective, a businessman, and a nurse respectively. There are several clothing collaborations betweenStreet Fighterand musicians, including Zedd and Steve Aoki. Surprisingly, the Spring Update also gave fans a sneak preview ofAkira Kazama fromRival Schoolsas well.
The Spring Update also announced a new Capcom Pro Tour, giving competitiveStreet Fighter 5players a chance to, once again, show their skills in over 32 events across the world. As theCapcom Cup Finals were online onlydue to COVID-19, it is unknown if the events for this year’s Capcom Pro Tour will also be online exclusive.
Street Fighter 5is available now for PC and PS4.
