Overview of the New Rival Schools Gala Fighting Pass
- Street Fighter 6 will unveil the Rival Schools Gala Fighting Pass on April 1.
- The pass features an array of avatar cosmetics, stickers, photo frames, and a fresh set of music tracks.
- This event is set to run for approximately three weeks.
In an exciting development, Capcom has rolled out a new Street Fighter 6 Fighting Pass that draws inspiration from the beloved yet underappreciated Rival Schools franchise. Following the trend of previous passes, this one introduces a host of rewarding unlockables and cosmetic options. The launch of this pass comes just ahead of the much-anticipated debut of Elena in Street Fighter 6, hinting at further updates that fans can expect through 2025.
Since its release in summer 2023, Street Fighter 6 has marked a significant revival for Capcom’s iconic 2D fighting series. The game has undergone a multitude of enhancements and content patches, offering players new characters and gameplay refinements. With a series of Fighting Passes that enable players to earn rewards through limited-time challenges, Street Fighter 6 continues to innovate. The inclusion of the Rival Schools franchise in this latest pass is sure to thrill nostalgic gamers who have long followed Capcom’s titles.
Capcom Introduces the Rival Schools Gala Fighting Pass
The introduction of this Fighting Pass aligns nicely with the upcoming release of Project Justice, the sequel to Rival Schools, set to be featured in Capcom Fighting Collection 2 launching this May. However, the pass has incited some disappointment among fans who were anticipating an announcement solely around Elena’s release. Current updates suggest that Elena will make her appearance later this summer, following the conclusion of the Rival Schools event.
Recently, Capcom has faced scrutiny regarding its approach to post-launch content, particularly concerning cosmetic items in Street Fighter 6. As a result, community reactions to the new Rival Schools Gala Fighting Pass will be worth watching. Earlier this year, many players expressed dissatisfaction over the limited character costume offerings, feeling that Capcom shifted its focus to avatar-related items. Given the importance of character rosters in fighting games—a tradition upheld by Street Fighter—there is a hopeful sentiment for substantial incoming content. Launching with 18 characters, if the trajectory set by Street Fighter 5 holds, Street Fighter 6 could potentially expand to dozens by the end of its lifecycle.