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Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2: $15.99 until Nov. 4, with crossplay at 60 fps and all the Year 4 fighters so far
Street Fighter 6 has been on Switch 2 since the console's June 5, 2025, launch. Nintendo's US eShop normally sells it for $39.99, and it's on sale for $15.99 until Nov. 4, 2026. Nintendo says you can play online against other platforms at a smooth 60 fps, and the Switch 2 version adds its own modes like Gyro Battle and Calorie Contest. It gets the same fighters as other platforms, including Year 4's Yasmine and Arjun, and the Years 1-2 Fighters Edition with 26 characters is $59.99 digitally or on a physical copy.
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Street Fighter 6 costs 60% less on Switch 2 until early November. Here’s what the Switch 2 version costs, adds and plays like online.
When did Street Fighter 6 come out on Switch 2?
On June 5, 2025, the same day Nintendo Switch 2 launched. Nintendo’s store lists it for Switch 2 only, and it’s rated T for Teen by the ESRB. Capcom says Street Fighter 6 has sold more than 7 million copies worldwide across all platforms, as of June 11, 2026.
Nintendo’s US eShop sells the standard edition for $39.99, and it’s on sale for $15.99 until Nov. 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. It comes with the 18 launch fighters, including Ryu, Chun-Li, Luke, Jamie and Kimberly, and the World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub modes.
Does it have crossplay?
Yes. Nintendo says you can brawl online against players from other platforms in smooth 60 fps. Online play needs a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, and Capcom says its online-only content needs a Capcom ID. Nintendo’s store lists online play for up to 16 players.
One limit: the Dynamic control type works only in certain Fighting Ground modes and can’t be used in online matches. Classic and Modern controls work online, and Nintendo says you can use all three control types on Joy-Con controllers in tabletop mode.
What’s only on Switch 2?
A handful of modes. Nintendo lists Local Wireless One on One and Avatar Matches as content exclusive to Switch 2, plus two Joy-Con party modes: Gyro Battle and Calorie Contest, where the player who burns the most calories wins. The game also supports amiibo, the touch screen, surround sound and 120 Hz output on compatible TVs.
It’s a big download. Nintendo lists 63.3 GB, nearly a quarter of the 256 GB of internal storage Nintendo says Switch 2 has.
Which edition should you get, and is there a physical copy?
The Years 1-2 Fighters Edition costs $59.99 and comes with 26 characters and 20 stages. It adds the Year 1 fighters Rashid, A.K.I., Ed and Akuma, the Year 2 fighters M. Bison, Terry, Mai and Elena, and four extra stages. Nintendo’s US store sells it both digitally and as a physical edition, also at $59.99.
Year 3 and Year 4 come separately. The Year 3 Character Pass, with Sagat, C. Viper, Alex and Ingrid, is $29.99 and on sale for $23.99. The Year 4 Character Pass is $29.99 and the Year 4 Ultimate Pass $45.99. Year 4’s Yasmine arrived on Aug. 3, 2026, and Arjun on Oct. 13, 2026, and Nintendo’s store lists both for Switch 2. Tifa from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series is due in early 2027, followed by Bosch in spring 2027.
For what comes after this game, see our Street Fighter 7 release date page, and for the live-action film, our Street Fighter movie page. For more big games on Nintendo’s console, see our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Switch 2 page and our upcoming Switch 2 games list.
This page is updated as soon as Capcom announces a new fighter, a patch or a price change for Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2.
FAQ
Is Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2?
Yes. It came out on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, the console’s launch day. Nintendo’s store lists it for Switch 2 only.
Does Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 have crossplay?
Yes. Nintendo says you can brawl online against players from other platforms in smooth 60 fps. Online play needs a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, and Capcom’s online-only content needs a Capcom ID.
How much is Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2?
$39.99 in Nintendo’s US eShop, on sale for $15.99 until Nov. 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. The Years 1-2 Fighters Edition is $59.99.
Is there a physical copy of Street Fighter 6 for Switch 2?
Yes. Nintendo’s US store sells the Street Fighter 6 Year 1-2 Fighters Edition as a physical edition for $59.99, and the same edition is sold digitally.
How big is Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2?
Nintendo lists a 63.3 GB download, so check your free space or microSD Express card before you buy.
Does Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 get the new characters?
Yes. Nintendo’s US eShop sells the Year 1 to Year 4 passes for Switch 2, and Year 4’s Yasmine and Arjun are already listed there. Tifa is due in early 2027 and Bosch in spring 2027.
Can I use Dynamic controls online on Switch 2?
No. Nintendo says the Dynamic control type is limited to certain Fighting Ground modes and can’t be used in online matches. Classic and Modern controls work online.
Pop quiz
1 questions from this story.
Which Switch 2 only mode rewards the player who burns the most calories?
In Calorie Contest, the player who burns the most calories wins. Gyro Battle is the other Joy-Con party mode.
Your call
Are you buying Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 at $15.99?
