This new stance is a large change to her move-set, adding a new wrinkle to Chun-Li's move set that's never been seen by players before, showing off the old character in a different light. According to the PlayStation Blog, Chun-Li's new technique in Street Fighter 6 is a stance, placing her in a stationary position for her next attack. Along with Tenshokyaku, Chun-Li's brand new Serenity Stream technique indicates a change in her style as well. Street Fighter's powerful icon Chun-Li sees the return of her Tenshokyaku, a move often seen in her crossover appearances but not seen since Street Fighter 4. Chun-Li has seen similar changes and additions to her move-set owing to the progression of her character after the defeat of M.Bison and Shadaloo. Ryu's new Hashogeki acts as a short-ranged projectile while his Denjin Renki from Street Fighter 5 has now become the Denjin Charge. In the tweets, the official Twitter account echoes Nakayama's sentiments about the costume changes, showing how even the new moves fall in line with the character progression being on display. The official Street Fighter Twitter account went over some new and rarely seen moves making their way to Ryu and Chun-Li's move set in Street Fighter 6. The changes, however, extend beyond the cosmetic, as this design philosophy of character growth permeates into new techniques and moves for the fighting game franchise's staples.

She lives life in a calm but radiant manner.' This new take on Chun-Li's design showcases and embraces the series' progression forward, breaking itself from a status-quo and into a new direction. She now wears a white-based outfit that inherits the traditions from the series, but is elegant and easy to move in.

Street Fighter Director Nakayama spoke about Chun-Li's new design, stating, ' Ever since Shadaloo's fall, Chun-Li has gained a more philosophical perspective. Related: Street Fighter 6's Game Face Feature Will Make Matches More Personal The way he wears the kasaya (Buddhist robe) is reminiscent of his master, Gouken.' Nakayama went into similar detail with Chun-Li's outfit as a way to show her newfound peace after the events of Street Fighter 5 and SF3. For Ryu's design, Nakayama stated that ' Although Street Fighter 6 occurs after the Street Fighter 3 series, Ryu still feels that he's 'not there yet' - though he seems to have gained some dignity.

According to Street Fighter Game Director Takayuki Nakayama, the new designs reflect the places where each character finds themselves in their respective story.

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