Do you enjoy Street Fighter but sometimes wish there was a way to spice things up? Well, you’re not alone. The developers at Capcom must have thought the same thing because they introduced an innovative new match format calledExtreme BattleinStreet Fighter 6.

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Extreme Battle combines Street Fighter’s renowned combat with camp novelties. You’ll encounter charging bulls, electric prods, and even Met from the Mega Man series. Yet, behind the novelties are rules and parameters that will put your Street Fighter know-how to the test!

How Do Extreme Battles Work?

Extreme Battles have two defining features: Rules and Gimmicks.Rules set the parameters of a battleand often define its win conditions.Gimmicks are obstacles and incentivesthat make fights extra exciting!

Therefore, the key to winning an Extreme Battle isunderstanding the Rules and Gimmicks so well that you’re able to use them against your opponent.

Luke secures a win against Kimberly with a Drive Impact during an Extreme Battle at Barmaley Steelworks in Street Fighter 6.

Extreme Battle Rules

Each Rule set focuses on a different aspect of fighting. For instance, Down And Out is a knockdown-focused match, Back And Forth encourages cornering/pressure, and Rules And Regulations is purely technical know-how.

Remember thatyour opponent has the same goals you do based on these Rules. Using this mindset, you’ll better anticipate their subsequent actions and punish them accordingly.

A list of Extreme Battle Rules from Street Fighter 6.

Normal Battle

Thegimmick takes center stagein an Extreme Battle with Normal Battle rules. So, you must know how to avoid the gimmick’s adverse effects and use them to your advantage to win!

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Extreme Battle Gimmicks

Extreme Battle Gimmicks require flexibility. While silly on the surface, each one requiresquick decision-making and high technical prowess to overcome. But if you can find a way to flip a gimmick to your advantage, your opponent won’t stand a chance!

Zangief slams E. Honda into the ground during a Down And Out match at the Training Stage in Street Fighter 6.

Chun-li guards against Juri’s punches during a Back And Forth match at Old Town Market in Street Fighter 6.

Manon strikes Marisa with a Drive Impact during a Rules And Regulations match at the Training Stage in Street Fighter 6.

DeeJay and Cammy each receive a buff and debuff before a Heaven And Hell match at The Macho Ring in Street Fighter 6.

Luke and Kimberly trade blows during a Smash And Grab match at Barmaley Steelworks in Street Fighter 6.

Dhalsim throws Guile to the ground during a Normal Match at Carrier Byron Taylor in Street Fighter 6.

A list of the Extreme Battle Gimmicks from Street Fighter 6.

Dhalsim gets launched into the air by a bull, while JP stands unfazed, during an Extreme Battle at Old Town Market in Street Fighter 6.