Street Fighter 6 Season 2 and Akuma Release Expected Late May, Balance Changes Likely
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Season 2 and Akuma will likely release near the end of May 2024, possibly May 27-29 based on previous character release patterns.
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Akuma reveal gameplay trailer expected before his release for the Japan Real Life Battle Hub event in early May.
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Season 2 balance changes anticipated, potentially including damage nerfs to raw Drive Rush in neutral (15% scaler may increase) and Level 3 supers (10% scaler may increase).
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Other cast members besides Ed likely to see individual adjustments in Season 2.
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History shows Capcom regularly nerfs damage output across the cast about 1-2 years after Street Fighter games release, so Season 2 changes may follow suit.