Brace for whiplash! Global K-pop phenomenon æspa is stepping into the ring as Street Fighter™ 6 unleashes its hottest collaboration yet. Launching on July 4, 2025, the Street Fighter 6 x æspa collaboration brings a unique blend of music, digital artistry, and high-octane fighting to players around the world for a limited time.
æspa Enters the Arena – What’s New in the Collab
Capcom’s latest collab isn’t just cosmetic—it’s a genre-defying crossover that fuses the futuristic world of æspa with the adrenaline-fueled intensity of Street Fighter 6. Here’s everything fans can look forward to:
🎮 New Juri Outfit: Inspired by æspa’s Style
Juri, Street Fighter’s chaotic fan-favorite, is getting a full-on K-pop makeover with her “Outfit 4 feat. æspa” skin.
- Available from July 4, 2025, to July 3, 2026 (PDT)
- Costs 350 Fighter Coins
- Includes Color Variants 1–10
- A stylish nod to æspa’s bold visuals and album aesthetics
🎤 nævis Joins as First-Ever Virtual Commentator
In a first for Street Fighter, nævis, æspa’s digital companion and SM Entertainment’s original virtual artist, is now a real-time in-game commentator.
- Supports Korean, Japanese, and English
- Provides immersive, character-driven commentary during matches
- Available globally from July 4
🖼 Collaboration Items and Freebies
Jump into the æspa x SF6 Collaboration Hub between July 4 and August 4, 2025, to unlock themed digital goodies, including:
- æspa photo frames
- Device backgrounds
- Exclusive titles
- Free “æconic” collab item for all players who log in during the event window
The Battle Hub will also receive a K-pop makeover—decked out with æspa’s visual identity, allowing players to experience a digital concert space-meets-street brawl arena.
🔮 Looking Ahead: What’s Coming Next for Street Fighter 6
Beyond the æspa collaboration, Street Fighter 6 Year 3 content begins rolling out soon:
- Sagat arrives on August 5, 2025
- Followed by C. Viper (Fall 2025), Alex (Early Spring 2026), and Ingrid (Late Spring 2026)
- Outfit 4 for seven more characters drops alongside Sagat’s debut
🎵 About æspa
Formed by SM Entertainment, æspa blends K-pop with metaverse storytelling. Since their 2020 debut with Black Mamba, the group—comprised of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning—has captivated fans with their unique sci-fi narrative and AI-driven avatars. Their sound fuses pop with futuristic beats, making this collab with Street Fighter 6 a natural match.
🕹️ About Street Fighter 6
Launched to critical acclaim, Street Fighter 6 has sold over 5 million units and continues to evolve. With three major game modes—Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub—the game redefines what a modern fighter can be. Now available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), and the newly launched Nintendo Switch 2 with exclusive editions.
🔥 Don’t miss out on this limited-time event combining futuristic beats and fierce battles. Whether you’re a die-hard K-pop fan or a fighting game veteran, the æspa x Street Fighter 6 collab is a cultural KO.
Get a “Whiplash” of the collaboration trailer featuring æspa’s hit track here on Youtube, and for the latest assets and information on Street Fighter 6, visit the official Street Fighter 6 website and Capcom Press Center.
