The Street Fighter community is in awe after CapCom announced a million-dollar price for the upcoming tournament winner. 

For years, Street Fighter has been one of the most popular games in the industry. Since its first launch, the title has reserved a special place in everyone’s heart, pushing them to stay glued to their screen for hours.

Plus, it was one of CapCom’s best releases, having a multiplayer mode. This invited thousands of new gamers to try their hand at gaming and spend more time with friends. And that also paved the way for the franchise to host Esports tournaments, reserving thousands of dollars for winners. 

But now, it looks like the devs have stepped up their game, making big announcements for the upcoming tournament. Apparently, they confirmed one of their biggest tournaments to feature the latest Street Fighter title, along with a shiny cash prize for the winner. 

CapCom is giving away a million dollars to their tournament winner

On February 20, 2023, CapCom uploaded a fresh post on Twitter. In that, they said, “Capcom Cup X will be played on Street Fighter 6 with the winner receiving a whopping $1,000,000! Who wants to be a millionaire?” And in minutes, thousands of fans hopped on to it, sharing their feelings. 

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After all, it wasn’t just the cash prize that enthralled them but the fact that they will host the cup featuring Street Fighter 6. For those uninitiated, SF6 is an upcoming game from CapCom, yet to be released to the community.

For now, fans have only witnessed a few glimpses here and there, but the final prize is yet to unveil. So, while the cash prize might only be reserved for one player, the entire community is eager to learn what CapCom has in store. 

A 16-Year-Old gamer stuns the Street Fighter World with a boss move

A few months back, a 16-year-old SF enthusiast made history at the Ultimate Fighting Arena. He not only won the tournament, but also featured a boss move, winning thousands of hearts. He simply walked down the podium after defeating his opponent in the final. 

This wasn’t something that fans expected, as the majority of the time winners have their cheers. But well, it felt like he had his ‘mic-drop- moment, walking out of the arena without saying a word. His boss move instantly made headlines, with thousands of people applauding him.

Street Fighter 6 will release on June 2, 2023.

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