Capcom has expressed its desire to have Street Fighter V on PlayStation 4 and PC last an entire console generation.
Don’t assume however that this means the hotly anticipated brawler will be given a new lease of life via numerous re-releases ala Street Fighter IV, however. Capcom’s Brand Manager, Brian Ayers, reiterated that the software giant has no intention of releasing ‘Super’ or ‘Ultra’ editions of the upcoming fighting sequel.
Instead, Capcom aims to extend Street Fighter V’s market life by offering new downloadable content, ensuring that players won’t have to fork out for the game multiple times. Rather, you’ll only have to buy one version of the game.
“We’ve been quite honest in saying that Street Fighter V – the disc or digital edition – is the only version that you’ll ever need," said Ayers, during an interview with MCV.
“You’ll never have to buy or be forced to buy another iteration further down the line. What that means is you don’t split the player base. Everyone can always just buy that game and know that two, three years down the line and know they can jump back in whether they are just spectating or being a competitor.
“We want Street Fighter V to last a console generation. That’s a very brave move from the business side of things. But that is how we are looking at the product as well. It’s not: ‘right, get it out, it’s the first six months and then it’s done’. We’re talking lifetime on this now in years rather than quarters, which I think is quite telling in itself.”
Capcom’s plans to have Street Fighter V last an entire console generation falls in line with what series boss Yoshinori Ono said last year, when he revealed he has a five-year plan in store for the game.
Street Fighter V is due for release on PS4 and PC on February 16, with the game’s first DLC character dropping in March.