The Street Fighter 6 open beta is finally here and you will be able to jump in and compete online experiencing most of what those in the closed beta got to see. But, what can you play, who will be available, when will the beta release, and how can you download it?
In this article we will go in-depth on the competitive modes you can play in this beta and how you can download it. But, if you are looking to experience the single-player content, then the Street Fighter 6 demo may be up your alley as you can experience the World Tour mode in Street Fighter 6.
Street Fighter 6 open beta dates
The Street Fighter 6 open beta is set to take place from Friday, May 19, 2023, at 12 am PT / 3 am ET / 8 am BST until Sunday, May 21, 2023, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The open beta will feature all the same content that was available in the second closed beta test with the full online fighting experience, as well as the Battle Hub.
How to access the Street Fighter 6 open beta?
To access the Street Fighter 6 open beta all you need to do is download it from the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam. It is free for everyone so as many players can jump in as possible and you won’t need a code.
Street Fighter 6 open beta characters
In the Street Fighter 6 open beta eight characters will be available:
- Ryu
- Chun-Li
- Ken
- Luke
- Jamie
- Kimberly
- Juri
- Guile
It is unlikely we will see any additional characters make their way into this beta, but at least players will be able to hone their skills with their favorites on this list.
Street Fighter 6 open beta stages
The open beta for Street Fighter 6 has six stages. They are:
- Metro City Downtown
- Genbu Temple
- Carrier Byron Taylor
- Tian Hong Yuan
- The Macho Ring
- The Training Room
Street Fighter 6 open beta modes and match types
The open beta for Street Fighter 6 will have the following match types and modes:
- Ranked Match
- Casual Match
- Battle Hub Match
- Open Tournament
- Extreme Battle
- Game Center
- Training Mode
How does the Street Fighter 6 open beta crossplay work?
Crossplay will be fully enabled within the open beta in Street Fighter 6 meaning you can compete against players on other platforms and also your friends. This is all done through the Capcom ID system and you will need an ID to play the beta.
That covers everything you need to know about the Street Fighter 6 open beta. For a brief on each of the game’s modes before you jump in, be sure to check out our guides on the Street Fighter 6 World Tour, Street Fighter 6 Fighting Ground, and Street Fighter 6 Battle Hub, the last of which is in this beta.