JohnJ

Reposting for ease of access. With respect, he is definitely a kidnapped boy - both Capcom US and Japan confirm him as such, albeit one who was experimented on: In Ed’s V debut blog, it’s noted he was “kidnapped at a young age” - https://news.capcomusa.com/lets/browse/the-young-commander-ed-joins-street-fighter-v And Ed’s Japanese blog post (by Producer Kansuke Sakurai) for his arrival in 6 also notes that “In the past, he was captured by SIN” https://blog.ja.playstation.com/2024/02/09/20240209-sf6/

Ed’s Japanese blog post (by Producer Kansuke Sakurai) for his arrival in 6 also notes that “In the past, he was captured by SIN” - so it seems pretty concrete? https://blog.ja.playstation.com/2024/02/09/20240209-sf6/

In Ed’s V debut blog, it’s noted he was “kidnapped at a young age” - https://news.capcomusa.com/lets/browse/the-young-commander-ed-joins-street-fighter-v

Thank you - from my POV, she’s awesome; a direction the series has never really gone in before, in terms of her horror-vibe. She’s a bit like Voldo from the Soul series in that regard; designed to shock and offer something that’s almost out-of-genre, but isn’t (they even move about in a similar way). Looking forward to playing her!

Sorry if I missed this, and hope to not dredge anything back up, but I’m curious; what are some folk saying is problematic about AKI?

Yeah, I have a feeling that any characters hailing from the “Middle East” will be dumped in Nayshall, sadly, along with Rashid (e.g, Hakan & Menat)

As I think I remember the devs saying that national variety is quite an important point for the game, I’d predict the following: Rashid - Saudi Arabia. His desert palace (maybe a beautifully tiled inner courtyard with palms and fountains with Azam watching) Either that, or something super hi tech, like the top of a skyscraper or a super-yacht. They may even place him somewhere like Monaco, alternatively. AKI - China. Pretty sure she’ll be on the existing China stage, though maybe it’ll be deserted or in a different lighting / colouring. Ed - Germany. A castle that acts as NeoShadaloo’s HQ. Or a German Bierkeller (remember they’re leaning further into national stereotypes than ever!) Akuma - Japan. Pretty sure he’ll have Genbu, but reskinned for nighttime.

Thank you for confirming!

Is it just images in the prologue, then images as the ending?