Street Fighter 6's Latest Battle Pass Faces Backlash Over Lack of Character Costumes

Street Fighter 6 players are expressing significant dissatisfaction with the recently unveiled "Boot Camp Bonanza" battle pass. The issue isn't the content included – avatars, stickers, and other customization options – but rather the conspicuous absence of new character costumes. This omission has sparked considerable outrage across social media platforms like YouTube and Twitter.

The game, released in Summer 2023, introduced innovative features while retaining the series' core combat mechanics. However, its DLC and premium add-on strategy has faced ongoing criticism. The new battle pass continues this trend, with players voicing their disappointment over the lack of new costumes, a sentiment echoed by comments like, "No but seriously, who is buying the avatar stuff this much for them to just throw away money like this lmao," and "Making actual character skins would be more profitable no? Or are these that successful?" Some fans even stated a preference for no battle pass at all over the current offering.

The frustration is amplified by the considerable time elapsed since the last character costume release – December 2023's Outfit 3 pack. This prolonged wait, coupled with the more frequent costume releases in Street Fighter 5, highlights a perceived difference in Capcom's approach to post-launch content between the two titles.

While the core gameplay, including the innovative Drive mechanic, remains a strong draw, the ongoing controversy surrounding the live-service model and the latest battle pass raises concerns about Capcom's future content strategy for Street Fighter 6. The game's fresh start and new mechanics have been largely well-received, but the handling of monetization continues to be a point of contention as we move into 2025.