Street Fighter V AE", new characters "G" and "Sagat" will be distributed on August 7! DLC information has also arrived!

Capcom has announced the release of new characters "G" and "Sagat" and DLC information for "Street Fighter V Arcade Edition" for PS4/PC, which will be available tomorrow, August 7 (Tuesday).

Street Fighter V Arcade Edition" is the latest title in the "Street Fighter" series, the pioneer of the "fighting game" genre.

This title features new systems such as "V-Skills," unique moves that maximize the individuality of each character, and "V-Trigger," which activates special effects unique to each character. For example, Ryu's V-Trigger "Electric Blade Neriki" can be used to enhance his techniques by covering his hands with electricity, and he can break down guards by accumulating Hadouken. The game is a highly strategic game that can be enjoyed by all.

The new characters "G" and "Sagat" and DLC information scheduled for distribution tomorrow, August 7 (Tuesday), will be introduced.

＜New Character Information

The one and only "G
A mysterious man who calls himself the "World President. What is his true identity?
A mysterious man calling himself the "World President" suddenly appears on the video site FooTube.
G, who claims to be the top of the world's human race, is a man who has been making videos of his own "attempts" at various sports, games, and even his own "experiments" with the world.
He challenges various sports, games, and street fights.


Special move "G Charge
President G has a unique gauge called "President Level," which can be raised in stages. Special moves are enhanced according to the level. The level can be increased to the maximum by holding the button while activating the technique. (Note, however, that if you are downed by an attack, your level will drop by one level.

Special Move "G-Smash Over
A move in which the attacker moves forward and launches a blow at the opponent. It can be used in combos, and can also be canceled to activate G-Charge to safely increase the President's level.

V-Skill "G Spin Kick
A field composed of earthly energy is deployed around the opponent's body. It can be used to cancel out an opponent's projectiles and increase the V-gauge. Can be activated in mid-air.

V-Skill "G-Barrier
Deploys a field composed of earthly energy around ▲. It cancels out the opponent's projectiles and increases the V-gauge. Can be activated in the air.

V-Trigger I "Maximum President
This V-Trigger enhances all ▲ Special Moves to the equivalent of President Level 3. It also allows Special Moves to be canceled into Special Moves, enhancing combos.

V-Trigger II "Danger President
While ▲ is activated, the "G-Explosion," a blow that explodes condensed energy, and the "G-Rage," a throwing technique with a powerful explosion, can be used for a certain period of time!

Critical Art "Pangaea Burst".
Energy is concentrated in the fingertips of the ▲G, and radiant energy crawling on the ground attacks the opponent!

Character Story
G" claims to be the "President of the World" on the video site FooTube, and Rashid, who has shown interest in the game, goes to the battlefield in high spirits...

Arranged Costumes
▲Combat Uniform 1 (left photo) available for 400 yen (tax included)
　 Story (right photo) 40,000 Fight Money or 200 yen (tax included)
*It is necessary to clear the Story Mode.


Sagat, the lone emperor of the world
The "Emperor" finally appears!
A former Shadaloo Four Heavenly Kings who lives quietly in a village in Thailand.
He is called "The Emperor" because of his strong body and well-honed skills.
He is a proud warrior who does not tolerate any unreasonableness or bullying of the weak.


Special move "Tiger Shot
A high-performance flying tool with a small gap. Use it in conjunction with the Grand Tiger Shot, which hits crouching opponents at the cost of a larger gap.

V-Skill "Angry Charge
After activating, the damage and stun value of the next Tiger Uppercut will be increased. Be careful of the timing of the activation, as the gap is large!

V-Trigger I "Tiger Charge
While ▲ is activated, the powerful flying special move Tiger Cannon can be used! 　 This can be canceled from all normal ground moves, allowing you to take advantage of Sagat's long reach!

V-Trigger II "Tiger Assault
While V-Trigger II "Tiger Assault" is in effect, Sagat can use two special moves: "Tiger Spike," a sharp middle kick, and "Tiger Rush," a two-stage attack from a knee kick. The "Tiger Spike" has an armor mark at the start of the move, and its performance changes depending on the button hold!　Holding the button to the maximum level will repel the opponent's guard. Tiger Rush" is a two-stage kick that closes the distance between the fighter and the opponent and can be followed up with a follow-up attack after it hits. It is a powerful move that expands the range of combos.

Critical Arts "Tiger Rampage
A Critical Art in which a series of ▲Tiger Rampage strikes are unleashed. The attack starts with a flying knee kick, followed by a series of high kicks, and ends with a heavy uppercut by concentrating the power in the fist!

Character Story
Sagat lives quietly in a village in Thailand. Is there still no end in sight to his battle against his enemy?

Arranged Costumes
▲Combat Uniform 1/Nostalgic (center photo, right photo) available for 400 yen (tax included)
　 Story (Left photo) 40,000 Fight Money or 200 yen (tax included)
*Need to clear Story Mode

＜DLC Information

Swimsuit costumes of beautiful women are coming this year, too!
Swimsuit costumes of beautiful women will be available again this year!　Distribution will begin on August 7 (Tuesday). The "STREET FIGHTER V - 2018 Swimsuit Pack" will be available for 1,500 yen (tax included) for a bundle of 5 characters.


New stages are now available! Sagat Stage "King's Court
A new stage has been added to the Sagat series!　Some who have played the SF series may feel nostalgic.


Monster Hunter Bundle
The "Monster Hunter Bundle" is a collaboration with the "Monster Hunter" series. MonHun lovers should check it out!

BGM "Proof of Heroism
Additional Costume "Reus Equipment": Ken
Additional costume "Jin-Ou X equipment": Rainbow Mika
Additional costume "Kirin equipment": Ibuki
Color 3-10 of the above 3 costumes

■"CPT2018 Birdie" costume appeared!
Last year, "MenaRD" won the CAPCOM CUP 2017 hosted by CAPCOM U.S.A. His image of Birdie's arranged costume is now available!


[Product Information
Street Fighter V Arcade Edition
Compatible hardware: PlayStation®4 / PC
Genre: Fighting game
Players: 1-2 players (2-8 players online)
Release date: Now on sale
CERO rating: B

＜Price: $399.99 (including tax )
Street Fighter V Arcade Edition
PS4 Package version: 4,990 yen Download version: 4,620 yen (excluding tax)
PC Download version: 4,620 yen (excluding tax)
Street Fighter V Arcade Edition Deluxe
PS4 Downloadable version: 7,398 yen (excluding tax)
PC Downloadable version: 7,398 yen (excluding tax)
The packaged version will include a product code to obtain "Season 1 Character Pass" and "Season 2 Character Pass".
Player data such as LP and FM of "Street Fighter V" will be transferred to "Street Fighter V Arcade Edition".

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