Gaming

Street Fighter 6 hits 50K active players on Steam after costumes update

Polygon report mentions latest Sagat update caused massive increase in number

Published

August 7, 2025

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Several major updates for Street Fighter 6 dropped this week, ushering the start of its third year of existence.

Supposedly, it’s the entry of Muay Thai king Sagat as the fighting game’s first Year 3 character that should have been the highlight of the batch of updates.

But, as Polygon’s Patricia Hernandez inferred, it’s the new summer-themed costumes for select characters that are causing quite a stir so far.

The new Outfit 4 costumes have been made available for Luke, Jamie, Kimberly, Manon, A.K.I., Cammy, and Chun-Li. In other words, players can play these characters in swimwear pieces.

Hernandez wrote that specifically, it’s the Chun-Li costume that is stealing the spotlight a few days after the Street Fighter 6 Sagat update rolled out:

But it’s the Chun-Li swimsuit skin leaving little to the imagination that’s turning heads in the community right now. To say that the playerbase is obsessed is an understatement.

So much so that, citing Steam Charts statistics, Hernandez pointed out how the average number of active Street Fighter 6 players rose exponentially overnight following the update’s release.

On Aug. 4, the average number of people online at the start of the day was merely around 8,600 players. On Tuesday, the evening before the drop, that number jumped to around 17,000 and rose throughout the day. By Wednesday, when the costumes became available, the number of people online exploded to an amazing 50,000 active fans.

Meanwhile, according to ActivePlayer.io, the average number of concurrent players playing Street Fighter 6 prior to the update ranged from about 8,000 to 12,000.

But when the update became available, that number soared to as high as 52,000 on the morning of August 5th.

We’re not even accounting for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4 and 4, and Xbox Series X|S stats yet.

The Polygon report went on to mention several social media posts. These center on Chun-Li causing… quite a commotion among the Street Fighter 6 community. That’s lightly putting it.

Street Fighter 6 updates

Not to get lost in all of this, the Street Fighter 6 Sagat update lets players pick the fearsome character. His moveset inspired by Muay Thai. There’s uppercuts, knees, and even fireballs for an added twist.

Sagat also has two available outfits so far, including one that pays tribute to his Street Fighter II appearance.

Getting the Year 3 Ultimate Pass and Character Pass will unlock Sagat, as well as the remaining Year 3 characters.

One of them is C.Viper. Capcom has already premiered the teaser trailer for the second character to be released in Year 3.

Related Topics:Capcom Chun-Li Steam Street Fighter 6 Street Fighter 6 Year 3

Gaming

Tides of Annihilation opens first public demo at Gamescom 2026

First hands-on

Published

August 6, 2026

Leez

Tides of Annihilation will make its public playable debut at Gamescom 2026.

Developer Eclipse Glow Games announced that attendees can try an extended demo of the upcoming action-adventure game during the event in Cologne, Germany. Players can find the demo at Hall 6, Booth B-050 inside Koelnmesse.

The studio will also reveal a new trailer during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, before the show floor opens.

Demo offers more exploration and combat

The Gamescom demo gives players a longer look at Tides of Annihilation. It features branching paths that lead to different exploration routes and combat encounters. Players can also explore key locations and experience several of the game’s biggest set pieces.

“Gamescom will be an incredibly important moment for our team since this will be our first global playtest and we’re excited to see how first-time players experience our game,” said Ary Chen, Game Director and Co-CEO of Eclipse Glow Games.

“The team has poured heart, soul, and maybe even a few tears into developing the game over the last few years, and it’s finally our opportunity to share it with players. We’re looking forward to seeing their reaction.”

Members of the press and content creators can also schedule private hands-on sessions with the development team during the event.

Arthurian-inspired adventure

Tides of Annihilation blends fast-paced action with a Neo-Medieval vision of modern London. The story follows Gwendolyn after an Outworld invasion leaves the city in ruins.

Driven by a mission to save her sister, she travels between a shattered London and the mythical realm of Avalon. Along the way, she uncovers the mystery behind her newfound powers. She must also decide the fate of reality itself.

Eclipse Glow Games is developing Tides of Annihilation for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

Gaming

Street Fighter 6 adds first Filipino fighter Yasmine to its roster

Eskrima fighter joins battle

Published

August 6, 2026

Rodneil Quiteles

Street Fighter 6 has officially welcomed Yasmine, making history as the first Filipino martial artist to join the franchise’s playable roster. The new character is now available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the game’s Year 4 content.

Yasmine practices Eskrima, having learned the Filipino martial art alongside her older brother under their grandfather’s guidance. She wields Karambit knives in battle and embarks on a journey to find her missing brother.

Players can access Yasmine by purchasing the Year 4 Character Pass or Year 4 Ultimate Pass. Her default outfit features traditional Eskrima-inspired combat attire, while a school uniform serves as her second costume. In combat, she specializes in fast, aggressive attacks that build toward an enhanced Bayani Mode.

Yasmine is the first of four Year 4 fighters, followed by Arjun, Tifa from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, and Bosch. Her release also arrives alongside battle balance adjustments affecting the entire roster.

Onimusha crossover arrives this week

Capcom also announced a limited-time collaboration between Street Fighter 6 and Onimusha. Running from August 7 to August 31, 2026, the event introduces Oni EX character colors, themed Battle Hub decorations, avatar items, and additional rewards for players who log in during the event.

The update also adds new Avatar Arcade courses, additional ending scenes, a Frame Meter option for Avatar Random Match, and refreshed Master ACT rewards.

Philippine launch event set for August 9

Capcom will celebrate Yasmine’s debut with an official Philippine community launch event on Sunday, August 9, at Salud! by Primera Bar & Restaurant in Palanan, Makati. The event runs from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and features a double-elimination tournament, gameplay showcases, giveaways, and community activities.

Attendees can also receive limited-edition Yasmine merchandise, including event T-shirts, lanyards, and collectible keychains while supplies last. Special guests and cosplayers are also scheduled to appear. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to venue capacity.

Gaming

Gangstar Mirage City launches on August 20 with SEA localization

Join a faction now for a chance to win rewards

Published

August 5, 2026

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Gangstar Mirage City is set for a full regional launch on August 20, with localization for the Southeast Asia region.

Published by Level Infinite, the free-to-play multiplayer, urban, open-world action game is available for download on iOS and Android.

The full regional release features an expanded open world, a new PvP Arena mode, and local languages.

In Gangstar Mirage City, players can team up for up to 4-man co-op heists, drive powerful vehicles, customize their arsenal, build an empire, and fight for control of Rooklyn City.

Players can register on gangstarmiragecity.com for in-game rewards.

In Southeast Asia, players can also register as a member of their respective local faction and get an exclusive in-game Avatar to represent their loyalty:

Philippines: Manila Brigade
Indonesia: War Kanda
Malaysia: Taiko Tedung
Thailand: SIAM APEX

Factions will be ranked based on how many players join and support them. The winning faction will enable all members to get 300 Diamonds, sent directly to their accounts.

Meanwhile, all players, including those who already began their journey in Rooklyn City with the soft launch last July, are invited to join the Global Vault Heist.

Reaching the final Registration Milestone will unlock the Full Tilt Vehicle Pack. These are the rewards up for grabs per milestone: