Capcom have introduced a pair of characters who will likely be squaring as much as battle in Avenue Fighter 6. A trailer premiered at Evo confirmed off the strikes of returning brawler Juri and newcomer Kimberly.

Alongside the trailer, social media and group developer Andy Wong gave some extra particulars in a weblog publish on Capcom’s web site. Kimberly, the “ninja star,” combines her dedication to Bushinryu with an “infatuation for ’80s popular culture.” Therefore the cassette participant.

As for Juri, she “stays a sadistic thrill-seeker who enjoys the struggling of others.” Ace. Wong additionally factors out her trailer battle occurred in a brand new stage, Tian Hong Yuan. It is a downtown, festive space, though it is not clear but whether or not you’ll discover it outdoors of battle in Avenue Fighter 6’s extra open world-y moments.

That open world is one thing Capcom had beforehand introduced alongside a handful of returning characters, together with Ryu and Chun-Li. Kimberly is the second new addition to the roster, behind the tea consuming, breakdancing Jamie. He reappears on this trailer, in case you had been questioning who that was getting crushed by Juri.

There’s additionally a brand new, “trendy” management scheme possibility, which goals to open up the sport by simplifying all its fiddly combo inputs. Ed tried it out a few months in the past and reckons it is sensible for newcomers. “As a substitute of fascinated about how you can pull off any transfer in any respect, for the primary time ever I began pondering tactically. The trendy management scheme’s streamlined controls gave me the arrogance to give attention to my opponent’s strikes and reply in form,” he wrote.

Kimberly, Juri, and their many foes will likely be obtainable to brawl with – trendy controls or basic – when Avenue Fighter 6 releases subsequent yr.