BODY: Capcom has confirmed that Ingrid, one of the Street Fighter franchise's most enigmatic fighters, will join the Street Fighter 6 roster on May 28. The announcement marks her return to the series after a lengthy absence stretching back to Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX on PSP.
Ingrid arrives as the fourth Year 3 additional character, with distribution set for 4:00 PM JST on launch day. Known for wielding the power of the sun, she originally debuted in Capcom Fighting Evolution (2004) before appearing in Alpha 3 MAX (2006). Despite her limited appearances, Ingrid has maintained a dedicated fanbase who have lobbied for her inclusion in modern entries.
Her fighting style centers on solar energy-based attacks, giving her a freeform, almost capricious moveset that sets her apart from the rest of the roster. Details on her exact move list and Drive System integration in SF6 have yet to be fully revealed, but the announcement trailer showcased her signature radiant aesthetic updated with the RE Engine's visual fidelity.
The Year 3 pass has steadily expanded SF6's lineup, and Ingrid's addition signals Capcom's willingness to dig deep into the franchise's history rather than relying solely on legacy mainstays. Her inclusion also continues a pattern of reviving characters who never got their due in mainline numbered entries.
The insider take
Ingrid's return has been one of the worst-kept secrets in the Japanese FGC community โ dataminers and arcade scene regulars in Tokyo had been speculating about her for months. What's genuinely surprising is Capcom's commitment to pulling from the Capcom Fighting Evolution era, a game most players would rather forget. It suggests the SF6 team sees the Year 3 pass as a chance to rehabilitate overlooked designs rather than play it safe, a move that's generating real buzz in fighting game circles here.
Originally reported by AUTOMATON (Japanese).