During the digital program “Street Fighter V Summer Update 2021”, was announced the fifth character of Season 5’s Street Fighter V.
Luke, this is the name of the fighter revealed through a short gameplay video, is a completely new character who will have a promising and bright future ahead of him in the saga, joining the illustrious roster when it is released in November 2021.
Information about the wandering hermit was also shared during the digital event Gold, up Akira Kazama – the Rival School biker – and the new scenario coming to Street Fighter V on August 16th.
What do we know about Luke from Street Fighter V?
Unveiled by Takayuki Nakayama, Director of Street Fighter V Luke is the last to be added to Street Fighter V, bringing the total roster to 45 characters. This brand new character will help expand the world of Street Fighter and gives fans a glimpse into the future.
Based on the short gameplay video shown, Luke is a fighter who specializes in moving fast and hitting hard, so opponents will need to stay on high alert and prepare for impact. More background information and gameplay details will be shared ahead of Luke’s release in November 2021.
When do Oro and Akira arrive?
After a long and distant journey, Oro the wandering hermit of the series Street Fighter III is coming back in Street Fighter V ready to share his ingenuity and wisdom with anyone interested. Wearing a modest purple robe and a brown rope belt, Gold passes his pet turtle between his right and left hands, to maintain a balanced fighting style and to challenge himself. Gold keeps many of his original moves and will have a handful of new ones for Street Fighter V, making him an immensely powerful fighter that players will need to master.
On its debut in Street Fighter, Akira Kazama began his fighting game career in the series Rival Schools, started in 1997. In Street Fighter V, Akira wears her signature black biker outfit and prides herself on being a strong and quiet girl. That said, her style of play speaks volumes when she’s at close range, but she’s also gifted with some long-range moves that won’t leave her opponents indifferent. With loads of new tricks in her motorcycle gloves, Akira has prepared herself and will be ready to teach anyone who crosses her path a lesson.
In addition to the playable character Akira, “Rival Riverside” is a new scenario of Street Fighter V which was reimagined from the period Rival School by Akira. Set at sunset, near a familiar river and Akira High School, this scenario includes several familiar faces from the past.
Gold, Akira and Luke can be purchased through the Character Pass or the Premium Pass of Street Fighter V. Gold, Akira, and Akira’s new “Rival Riverside” stage will be available on August 16th. Luke, the brand new character just announced coming in Street Fighter V, will be available in November 2021. All additional characters, including the three endings, can also be purchased separately for cash or 100,000 Fight Money, and extra scenarios can be purchased for cash or 70,000 Fight Money.
About Street Fighter V: Champion Edition
Street Fighter V: Champion Editionincludes all content (excluding Fighting Chance costumes, brand collaboration costumes and the Capcom Pro Tour DLC) of both the original and of Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition. ThereChampion Editionadds every character, scenario and other content released after the Arcade Edition and through the launch of this new version. In total, this robust edition of Street Fighter V includes 40 characters, 34 scenarios and over 200 costumes.
About Season 5
Season 5, the season finale of Street Fighter V, offers five additional characters, two new scenarios and over 30 new costumes for current players, bringing a total of 45 characters, 36 scenarios and over 230 costumes to the game.
