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

Street Fighter 6 players are expressing significant disappointment with the game's recently unveiled "Boot Camp Bonanza" battle pass. While the pass offers various customization options like avatars and stickers, the absence of new character costumes has ignited a firestorm of criticism across social media platforms like YouTube and Twitter.

The negative reaction stems from the perceived lack of value. Many players question Capcom's decision to prioritize less desirable cosmetic items over character costumes, which are generally considered more lucrative. Comments such as "who is buying the avatar stuff this much?" highlight the widespread feeling that the battle pass is a missed opportunity. Some fans even expressed a preference for no battle pass at all rather than one lacking substantial content.

This controversy follows previous criticism of Street Fighter 6's DLC and premium add-on strategy. The last release of new character costumes was in December 2023 (Outfit 3 pack), leaving players frustrated by the prolonged wait for fresh outfits. This contrasts sharply with the more frequent costume releases seen in Street Fighter 5, despite that game's own controversies.

While the core gameplay, including the innovative Drive mechanic, continues to be a major draw for players, Capcom's live-service approach, as exemplified by this poorly-received battle pass, is increasingly causing friction with the community. The lack of substantial new character customization options in the latest battle pass, coming over a year after the game's release, is a significant point of contention heading into 2025. The future of the battle pass and Capcom's response to the negative feedback remain uncertain.