The Capcom Pro Tour is currently on a break, and we now know all 48 participants for Capcom Cup 11. However, our focus today shifts from the players to the characters they've chosen to represent them in battle. Following the conclusion of the World Warrior circuit, EventHubs provided us with detailed statistics on the most popular Street Fighter 6 characters among top-tier competitors. These stats offer an insightful glimpse into the current game balance. Remarkably, all 24 fighters in the roster were chosen, demonstrating the game's diversity. Notably, only one player out of nearly two hundred opted for Ryu, while the newly introduced Terry Bogard was selected by two players.
Currently, the most favored characters on the professional scene are Cammy, Ken, and M. Bison, each chosen by 17 players. There's a noticeable gap before the next tier, which includes Akuma (12 players), Ed and Luke (both with 11 players), and JP and Chun-Li (each with 10 players). Among the less popular but still significant choices, Zangief, Guile, and Juri each found favor with seven players.
Mark your calendars for Capcom Cup 11, set to take place this March in Tokyo. The stakes are high, with the tournament winner set to take home a staggering million dollars. This event promises to showcase not only the skill of the world's best players but also the strategic depth and balance of the Street Fighter 6 character roster.