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When you enterStreet Fighter 6’sBattle Hub for the first time, you’ll get welcomed by the Hub’s sparkling emcee, Eternity. And by the time you finish watching Eternity’s intro, we have a feeling you’ll be raring to jump into everything the Battle Hub has to offer.
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But, of course, Eternity can’t walk you througheverything. They’re a successful social media mogul, after all. Fortunately, we dedicated Street Fighter fans here at TG have spent plenty of time exploring the Battle Hub. So, stick with us, and we’ll give you the grand tour!
Updated July 19, 2025:We’ve updated this article to include a video guide that breaks down everything you need to know about the Battle Hub.
Getting Started
Let’s begin with the essentials. Before you can play SF6 online,you need to create a profile. First, you’ll enter yourpreferred username. Then, you’ll assemble your avatar. If you’ve alreadybuilt an avatar in World Tour mode, that will carry overinto the Battle Hub.
Thenext step is picking a language and region, which is standard. If you want a strong connection, you should select your resident region. But, if you plan to play with friends worldwide, you can set your region to “All.”
Finally - and this part is crucial - you’ll receive aUser Code. Thisten-digit number is an identifier to help other players find youin the Battle Hub. If you’ve ever used a Switch Friend Code, this is similar.
Joining A Server
Once you’re set-up, you may jump into any available server in your region. The Server menu offers the following options:
Navigating The Menus
We’ll cut to the chase (or, in this case, the “Tiger Uppercut”). Street Fighter 6 has a lot of menus, and they all do different things. So you’ll need some practice and patience to navigate them all efficiently. Luckily, we’re here to break them down for you.
The Multi-Menu
The Multi-Menu is themain menu for the entire game, including World Tour, Fighting Ground, and Battle Hub. You can access this menu almost anytime by pressing the Options/Start button. The Multi-Menu includes these options.
Smart Device
The Smart Device is the same menu you’ll encounter in World Tour. From here, you can access the following options:
Battle Settings
No matter which match you pursue, understanding the Battle Settings is essential. In this menu, you’llselect your character for matches, turn on matchmaking, and more. These settings can get relatively in-depth, but knowing these essentials is necessary.
Vital Battle Hub Locations
Since theBattle Hub is a virtual arcade, everything is location specific. For instance, ready for a match? In that case, sit down at a Battle Hub cabinet. Looking for some classic arcade fun? Then, the Game Center is your place. As for your avatar’s look, there are two shops you can visit for those needs.
Battle Hub Cabinets
Battle Hub cabinets are in theBattle Hub’s center platforms and both Mezzanine Plazas. Battle Hub matches are similar to casual matches but within a more arcade-like environment.
To get started with Battle Hub matches, interact with a cabinet. You maywait on the P1 or P2 sideif no one is at the cabinet. Then, while waiting for a challenger, you mayjump into solo training or spectate another cabinet.
If you approach a full cabinet, you may spectate the players fighting orjoin the queue to fight the winner.
Extreme Battle Cabinets
TheExtreme Battle cabinets are located in the back right cornerof the Battle Hub. Interactions with these cabinets work the same as other Battle Hub cabinets. Extreme Battle cabinetsrotate rules and gimmicks regularly. First, check the cabinet screens to see what rules and gimmicks they use. Then, open the cabinet menu for further explanation.
Game Center
TheGame Center is located in the far left cornerof the Battle Hub. These cabinets allow you toplay classic Capcom arcade gameslike Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo, Final Fight, and more!
Game Center titles are in regular rotation, so it pays to check routinely for when your favorite games are running. If you find a title you’re interested in, open the cabinet menu to see an overview of the game’s details, including screenshots, the ROM version, your best score, and the game’s scheduled timeframe.
The Game Center offers two gameplay modes:
In addition, aControl Settings menu allows you to view control functionsand edit button mapping.
Hub Goods Shop
You’ll find theHub Goods Shop counter to your right once you enter the Hub. This service is agear and accessory shoprun by attendant Manny Rose. You may claim new swag at the Hub Goods Shop in exchange for Drive Tickets and Fighter Coins.
You canpurchase Fighter Coins via your console’s online marketplace. However,Drive Tickets are awarded by completing challengesfrom the Rewards menu. Some items may get purchased with either Fighter Coins or Drive Tickets, but not all.
Body Shop
If youcontinue walking forward from the Hub Goods Shop, you’ll approach the Body Shop counter, managed by Sylphy. This shop lets youedit your avatar’s physical appearance.
In addition, you can create new avatar recipes and save them for free anytime. But, if you wish toleave the shop with an altered avatar, it’ll cost you50 Drive Tickets.
Event Counter
If youturn left after entering the Battle Hub, you’ll find the Event Counter, manned by Sebastian. This is thego-to resource for tournament events.
In the Event Counter menu, you may review event details across various servers, including Event Name, Event Status, Host Server, Date and Time, and Entry Status.
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Interacting With Other Players
Now that we walked you through the Battle Hub’s various areas, it’s time to mingle! Here are some ways you can socialize in the Battle Hub.
Online Fight Modes
While not a Battle Hub exclusive feature, we should review SF6’s other online fight modes. These options include traditional matchmaking formats likeRanked Matches,Casual Matches, andCustom Rooms.
Ranked Matches
You can enter Ranked Matches anytime byentering the Battle Settings menu from your Fighter Profile and toggling Ranked Matches on. Ranked Matches are also accessible via the Fighting Ground. First, however, you must take preliminary steps to enter the fray.
League assignment begins by fighting inten placement battles with other online players. You’ll get to choose the difficulty of these battles before your placement begins.
There areeight leagues in total, with five ranks per league. Youmustearn League Points (LP) to graduateinto higher leagues. In addition, each league has specific rules regarding bonuses, league point loss, and league/rank demotion, which we’ve listed below.
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Casual Matches
Casual Matchmaking can also get turned onvia Battle Settings or the Fighting Ground. As one would suspect, these matches are typical battles thatdo notaffect League Points and rank.
Custom Rooms
If you want toplan a more extensive gathering of players, Custom Rooms are a fantastic means! You can create a roomvia the Multi Menu in the Battle Hub or from the Fighting Ground. Additionally, you may host public rooms or privatize your room with a passcode.
In Custom Rooms, you’re able to curatefour unique match slots where players can fight simultaneously. So, in other words, if two of your friends want to enter a training session while you and another friend face off in an Extreme Battle, you can do that!
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