Street Fighter 6: M. Bison Release Date and Gameplay

Capcom has officially revealed the incredible lineup for Year 2 of Street Fighter 6! Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui from SNK's iconic fighting game series Fatal Fury have hit the streets. M. Bison, a fan-favorite tyrant, gallops in on his high horse. Elena, who previously appeared in Street Fighter III and IV, completes Year 2.

Street Fighter 6: M. Bison Release Date

M. Bison's release date is on June 26. Bison, the first character from Year 2, returns to Street Fighter 6, but unlike the pests he once crushed beneath him, he has more to prove to himself this time. The deposed tyrant, reduced to nothing but rags, rides his stallion throughout the land in a quest to find his identity. 

Street Fighter 6: M. Bison Story

M. Bison, who first appeared as a playable character in Street Fighter II: Champion Edition, has since become one of the series' most renowned villains, with his never-ending goal for world dominance. However, that dream came to a stop when he appeared to be defeated by Ryu in Street Fighter V 

But in the back alleys of Metro City, a mysterious man rises with nothing but an insatiable desire for dominance. Despite his lack of memories, he stumbles onto the Ruined Lab, which has only one name resonating through its dismal halls: Bison.

Street Fighter 6: M. Bison Gameplay

M. Bison's move set should be familiar to fans of Street Fighter 6 even if he now has both charged and motion inputs. His pressure game is unsurpassed against grounded opponents, thanks to his quick wit and wide grin. 

Psycho Power, as well as classic moves like the Psycho Crusher and Double Knee Press, continue to flow through his veins.

Being on the verge of death has changed M. Bison's approach from the sky, specifically with Shadow Rise, a rapid and high-reaching jump with two follow-ups. The first is his iconic Head Press, in which the former dictator stomps on his opponent's head. 

This can then be followed by another aerial strike, Somersault Skull Diver, to maintain pressure from the air.

The second follow-up to Shadow Rise is Devil Reverse, a technique that attacks an opponent from above. The paths of all these follow-ups can be changed to keep opponents guessing.

M. Bison's powers have shifted, allowing him to plant Psycho Mines in his opponents using a new attack, Backfist Combo. Once attached, these mines will detonate on their own after a brief period of time, or if M. Bison hits the opponent with another Backfist Combo, Psycho Crusher Attack, or Devil Reverse.

Psycho Mines are essential for M. Bison's pressure and mind tricks in Street Fighter 6. He can explode them to make certain moves safe on block or to gain an advantage, in addition to the increased damage and potential follow-ups.

Opponents should be terrified when a mine is set, but there is a glimpse of hope because hitting M. Bison will cause the mines to disperse.

Finally, his Level 3 Super Art, Unlimited Psycho Crusher, sees the madman lunge at the opponent and smash them into the ground with tremendous force. You can check out the trailer, here: