Street Fighter 6 Coming To Nintendo Switch 2 With amiibo Figures and Cards

Capcom has announced that Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition will launch alongside Nintendo Switch 2, news that was shared in this week’s Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 presentation.

The iconic fighting game franchise is ready to hit the streets on the portable home console’s successor, letting you experience all its heart-pounding action and thrilling combat while on the go.

It comes with new modes, such as Local Wireless Match and Local Avatar Match, and new ways to battle like Gyro Battle and Calorie Contest. However, the welcome surprise was revealing that fan-favourite characters Luke, Jamie and Kimberly will receive amiibo figures and collectible amiibo cards will also be released.

The Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition includes the characters and stages released through Year 1 and Year 2, totalling 26 characters and their Outfit 1, Colors 3-10 and 20 stages. There will also be a Street Fighter 6 Standard Edition made available.

The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:

New Modes and Features for Every Fighter:
- Local Wireless Match – One on One brings all of your favorite Street Fighter 6 characters to the forefront for serious bouts against any rival via Local Wireless mode! Challenge your friends who also have the Nintendo Switch 2 and test your skills in epic showdowns.
- Local Avatar Match – Bring your personalized fighter to life in Avatar Matches, newly added in Local Wireless mode. Play as your custom avatar from World Tour and use newly acquired moves you’ve learned during your journey.
Fun, Unique Ways to Battle with Friends:
- Tabletop Mode – Share the excitement with friends using the Joy-Con™ and enjoy Street Fighter 6 in tabletop mode. Classic, Modern, and Dynamic control types have been configured for the Joy-Con 2, making it a perfect opportunity to battle it out anywhere.
- Gyro Battle – Get ready to shake things up with Gyro Battles. Using the Joy-Cons, two players can battle it out using dynamic motion controls, all while following the same rules as one-on-one matches.
- Calorie Contest – Step up your game in the Street Fighter 6 Calorie Contest Mode! This unique and fun twist enables players to use their Joy-Cons to perform various actions, such as landing attacks and performing Super Arts that will build up Calorie Gauges. It’s a contest that challenges both your strength and endurance!
Collectible amiibo and amiibo Cards
- New amiibo Figures and Cards: Street Fighter 6 will be releasing collectable amiibo figures of fan-favorite characters Luke, Jamie, and Kimberly; available at launch alongside the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. You can also grab collectible amiibo cards with the Starter Pack featuring all 22 characters from Street Fighter 6 through Year 1. Booster packs will also be available in the future, with new characters and designs. These amiibo figures and cards can be loaded into the game, unlocking exclusive in-game content.
- Customisable amiibo Figures and Cards: Take customisation to the next level with amiibo interactions. Customize and save your character’s outfit, button settings to the amiibo figures/cards, and load them immediately into the game. You can also use the Ryu and Ken amiibo figures from Super Smash Bros. for even more fun.
- Rewards: Each figure and card you collect, including the Ryu and Ken amiibo figures from Super Smash Bros., unlocks a range of exclusive rewards. For both amiibo figures and cards, you will receive character-specific device wallpapers and photo frames. Furthermore, amiibo figure owners will also receive exclusive BGM, Device Wallpaper, and Photo Frame!

Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition will be released at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide on 5 June 2025.