Street Fighter 6 Adds Movie EX Colours With Free Codes

Capcom is connecting Street Fighter 6 to the live-action Street Fighter film by offering movie-themed EX colours through free redemption codes. The film features Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and other beloved characters from the franchise and hits theaters this week, as reported by Nintendo Life.

We don’t have the complete list of codes, so we won’t include them here. For the latest code roundup, check out Nintendo Life’s guide. Codes can be mistyped or may expire, so it’s best to refer to the original source instead of relying on reposts.

This is just the latest in a series of movie tie-ins. On October 12, Street Fighter 6 introduced movie costumes for Zangief, E. Honda, and Dhalsim. Just two days later, Capcom dropped an official trailer for the Arjun update. In a week, the game has rolled out three separate content updates.

The timing is strategic. Street Fighter 6 launched on June 1, 2023, and a theatrical release can attract lapsed players back to the game. Currently, the game has 15,756 players on Steam, giving Capcom a baseline to gauge the movie’s impact.

Offering free codes also lowers the barrier for new players. Someone who enjoys the film won’t have to navigate the store to get the cosmetics. Capcom’s tie-in targets players who already own the game as well as curious moviegoers who might consider buying it at the current Steam price of $15.99.

The reception on Steam has been solid. The game boasts an 83% positive rating from 30,910 reviews—a strong foundation for a title that’s been out for three years.

By The Numbers

Steam user rating	83% positive
Steam review count	30,910
Current Steam players	15,756
Current Steam price	$15.99
Original release date	June 1, 2023

Community Pulse

Despite the high Steam score, community sentiment isn’t as positive. Recent feedback shows mostly negative responses. Many reviewers have raised concerns about monetization. One Steam reviewer remarked, “‘Due to this, we decided to implement changes specifically to shake things up.’ And Capcom rode off into the sunset,” and even joked that the rest of the review unlocks for 300 Fighter Coins. While free codes won’t resolve this debate, they do provide players with something without any cost.

What To Watch

• Code expiry and limits: Be sure to check if the free codes have redemption deadlines or regional limitations. Nintendo Life’s guide is the go-to reference.
• The Arjun update: Capcom’s trailer from October 14 reveals the next character content. Keep an eye on whether its release date coincides with the movie’s theatrical run.
• Steam player count: Currently, there are 15,756 players. A noticeable increase in the next two weeks would indicate whether the movie tie-in is successfully bringing players back.