Street Fighter 6 is coming to Switch 2 with amiibo support

Capcom made an appearance during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct held today. The publisher announced it will bring Street Fighter 6 to Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, the same day the console releases. Street Fighter 6 fill come with all content released through Years 1 & 2 which includes characters, stages, outfits, and more. 

There will be collectible Street Fighter 6 amiibo coming as well. It will include fan-favorite characters Luke, Jamie, and Kimberly and will be available at launch as well. There will be amiibo cards players can collect with the Starter Pack featuring all 22 characters from Street Fighter 6 through Year 1. 

Capcom confirms there will be booster packs available in the future, with new characters, and designs. The amiibo figures and cards can be loaded into the game, unlocking exclusive in-game content. 

Here are the Features with the amiibo figurines and amiibo cards for Street Fighter 6:

• Customizable amiibo Figures and Cards – Take customization to the next level with amiibo interactions. Customize and save your character’s outfit and 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!

Here are the other Key Features of Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2:

• 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!

Local Wireless Play

Street Fighter 6 will feature local wireless play on Nintendo Switch 2 bringing one-on-one fights to the IRL streets. 

Here are the features via Capcom:

• 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.

There were other third-party games revealed coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 including Cyberpunk 2077, Boderlands 4, Elden Ring, and much more. The support looks to be strong from Capcom especially right off the start.