Capcom hints at new SF title

**bahn** · 08 May 2003, 02:31 PM

Despite Capcom's "official" status to indefinitely cease development of future <i>Street Fighter</i> title, word has it that an-all new installment is actually underway.

According to Dorimaga and numerous websites, Capcom is planning to develop a sequel to Street Fighter 2 in celebration of the franchise's 15th anniversary. However, MadMan's Cafe indicates that this information is essentially an unclarified assumption from inaccurate translations.

So what's really going on? MMC reports "In the latest issue of Dorimaga (the renewed, new magazine originally known as Dreamcast Magazine published by Softbank), the question of "Will there be a new release for the Street Fighter II series" was asked to Capcom's marketing team.

Capcom's response was that there are possibilities of a sequel in some form, but nothing concrete as of yet to suggest the new installment will be a continuation of the series. Capcom hopes to open special events during the year for the 15th anniversary of the <i>Street Fighter</i> series, and hopes that everyone will keep supporting the series as well.

No details as to the cast of characters who will be featured, but it's safe to assume that fans can look forward to seeing Ryu and Ken since they would like the sequel to adopt the style featured in the Street Figther 2 engine. Capcom feels this would be more appopriate in contrast to the psuedo-cartoonish style featured in Street Fighter 3. The storyline will also be set in between the SF2 and SF3 respectively.

Here's hoping Capcom truly goes all-out with some dazzling effects, solid fighting mechanics, and re-explores the roots which has captivted so many fans for years.

We'll be watching...

Thanks to Geruto and MMC for the heads-up and clarification.

**bahn** · 08 May 2003, 02:52 PM

Interesting.

**Geruto** · 08 May 2003, 03:02 PM

Isn't it

**Sl1p** · 08 May 2003, 03:04 PM

I like the idea of having a game set between Street Fighter 2 and 3 (Regardless of how like Alpha it is). It could have the cast of Super Turbo plus some newbies. Whooo for wishful thinking!

New Street Fighter is new Street Fighter. Whatever happens, I'll support it.

...

Unless it's 3D. Hoho!

**bahn** · 08 May 2003, 03:05 PM

Indeed.

**Lordmrw** · 08 May 2003, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by bahn

Here's hoping Capcom truly goes all-out with some dazzling effects, solid fighting mechanics, and re-explores the roots which has captivted so many fans for years.

Here's hoping that Capcom doesn't recycle the same sprites for the umpteenth time. Somebody has to call them on that.