Super Street Fighter IV Confirmed

The standalone budget-priced expansion will have eight new characters, more online features, and rebalanced characters.

Super Street Fighter IV is no longer just a leak, it's a reality, according to Gamespot.

Featuring roughly eight new characters and improved online features, Super Street Fighter IV will be a standalone expansion to Street Fighter IV when it launches in Spring 2010 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 for a price less than the standard $60.

So far, the only confirmed characters are DeeJay, T. Hawk, and newcomer Juri, who is a female who uses Tae Kwon Do.

All of the returning characters will feature a new ultra combo, and the entire roster will be rebalanced. There will also be some upgrades to the online, with the only reveal being a tease for a lobby system. Sadly, Street Fighter IV will not be compatible with the new game online.

Our Take

Nick DiMola Director

09/29/2009 at 06:07 AM

Eight new characters!? Holy crap, I'll take it!

vudu

09/29/2009 at 11:50 AM

Why not just wait for Super Street Fighter IV Turbo?

09/29/2009 at 12:45 PM

Touche.

Jason Ross Senior Editor

09/29/2009 at 05:23 PM

Apparently, the first had twenty-five characters. With the eight new ones, it goes up to thirty-three. Not a bad number at all.

I don't mind this type of game upgrade, as long as it's cheaper and the engine fixes justify it. To be honest, if I heard of a Super Smash Bros. Brawl DX, with some balance added in, as well as a few new characters, I'd definitely take it.

My roommate planned to get SFIV when he gets his PS3. I wonder if he'll just stick it out for this iteration of the game, instead?

PixlBit