Street Fighter 6: Analyzing the Capcom Cup Qualifiers and Character Selection
The highly anticipated Street Fighter 6 is set to crown its first world champion at Capcom Cup X, where the winner will walk away with a staggering one million dollars (before taxes, of course).
Throughout the season, we have been closely following the players who have secured their spots in the tournament, as well as the characters they have chosen to master. Now, with the conclusion of the final regular tournament of the Capcom Pro Tour, we have the full list of representatives (excluding the last chance qualifier).
Since our last analysis, the CPT US/Canada Midwest tournament has concluded, with Sayff taking home the prize. This means that Capcom Cup will witness another skilled player controlling Ken.
However, this wasn’t enough for Ken to catch up to Luke in the overall standings, although he came close to narrowing the gap. As a result, only a select few characters will be featured prominently on the stage: Luke, Ken, and Dee Jay, who make up almost half of the 20 potential characters in Street Fighter 6.
Joining them at Capcom Cup will be Juri, Chun-Li, Guile, JP, and Dhalsim, each with two or more representatives.
On the other hand, Cammy, Rashid, Blanka, Marisa, Ryu, and Zangief have only one player each.
Unfortunately, six characters have not secured any spots: Kimberly, E. Honda, Lily, A.K.I., Jamie, and Manon.
While the top 8 at many CPT tournaments have showcased more diversity, it is evident that the character variety among the winners may be disappointing for fans who were hoping for a wider range of matchups at the highest level.
It is worth noting, however, that character selections may still change before Capcom Cup, as some CPT tournaments were held up to six months prior, and much can evolve within the fighting game meta during such a timeframe.
If you are curious about who exactly has qualified for Capcom Cup, we have provided a comprehensive breakdown of all the players, their countries of origin, the events in which they secured their qualification, and the characters they have chosen to fight with.
The final participant will be determined during the Last Chance Qualifier event, which will see over 500 participants competing. The tournament will run from February 16th to 18th, with the main Capcom Cup event taking place from February 21st to 25th.
Below, you can find the updated list of characters for the qualified players at Capcom Cup:
– Luke – 9 (2)
– Ken – 8 (1)
– Dee Jay – 6 (1)
– Juri – 4 (1)
– Chun-Li – 4
– Guile – 4
– JP – 3 (1)
– Dhalsim – 3
– Cammy – 1 (1)
– Rashid – 1
– Blanka – 1
– Marisa – 1
– Ryu – 1
– Zangief – 1
– Kimberly – 0
– E. Honda – 0
– Lily – 0
– A.K.I. – 0
– Jamie – 0
– Manon – 0
Note: The numbers in parentheses represent additional character choices for specific qualifying tournaments.
FAQ
1. When will Capcom Cup X take place?
Capcom Cup X will take place from February 21st to 25th.
2. What is the prize for the winner of Capcom Cup X?
The winner of Capcom Cup X will receive a prize of one million dollars (before taxes).
3. Which characters will be available at Capcom Cup X?
Capcom Cup X will feature characters such as Luke, Ken, Dee Jay, Juri, Chun-Li, Guile, JP, Dhalsim, Cammy, Rashid, Blanka, Marisa, Ryu, and Zangief, among others.
4. Can the list of characters for qualified players still change?
Yes, the list of characters for qualified players can still change before Capcom Cup X.
5. What are the dates of the Last Chance Qualifier event?
The Last Chance Qualifier event will take place from February 16th to 18th.
6. How many people can participate in the Last Chance Qualifier event?
Over 500 people can participate in the Last Chance Qualifier event.
Definitions
1. Capcom Cup: An annual Street Fighter tournament organized by Capcom, in which top players compete for the title of world champion and a substantial cash prize.
2. Street Fighter 6: The latest installment in the popular Street Fighter video game series, developed and published by Capcom.
3. Capcom Pro Tour: A series of tournaments in the game Street Fighter that take place worldwide and culminate in the main event, namely Capcom Cup.
Suggested Sources:
1. capcomcup.com – The official website of Capcom Cup, where you can find more information about the tournament.
2. streetfighter.com – The official website of the Street Fighter game series, where you can find information about all installments of the game.
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