If you thoughtGill fromStreet Fighter IIIwould be the only new characterStreet Fighter V: Champion Edtionwould have to offer, you’d be wrong. Last night, during the Capcom Cup Finals, Seth fromStreet Fighter IVwas revealed as what seems to be the final new character. While the villain does have a nostalgia costume that looks just like hisStreet Fighter IVappearance, his new design is drastically different and more feminine.
Capcom provided the following backstory to explain why Seth looks different and has a moveset that mimics other fighters: " After Seth’s demise in that past appearance, part of the intelligence survived and the remnants of the biological brain have been paired with a new physical form inChampion Edition. Always seeking new data from the fiercest fighters in the world, Seth has the ability to steal moves and use them against an opponent. That means players who go up against Seth should plan accordingly and expect to get a taste of their own medicine."
Seth’s inclusion is also notable because it means every mainlineStreet Fightervillain is playable inStreet Fighter V: Champion Edition. He certainly looks quite fun to play, as you can see with his announcement trailer below:
Even though Seth won’t be playable untilChampion Editionlaunches on February 14,Street Fighter V: Arcade Editionstill received a significant precursor update today. Setting the stage forStreet Fighter V: Champion Edition, today’s update added Gill, new V-Triggers, and various balance adjustments. You can see the full list of patch notes onCapcom’s official blog.
While the base version andArcade EditionofStreet Fighter Vare already available for PC and PS4,Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, which packs in almost everything released for the game, will come out on February 20.You can pre-order this version of the game on Amazonand check out screenshots featuring Seth below:
