When it comes to fighting game franchises and swimsuits, the first thing that may come to mind for most players is the Dead or Alive Xtreme volleyball games. However, Capcom's Street Fighter franchise is getting a special hardcover book later this year that will collect four years of SF swimsuit character art for the suggested retail price of $39.99.
The Street Fighter Swimsuit Special Collection from UDON will be available starting June 23, 2020. It consists of art showing off various Street Fighter characters playing volleyball and lounging around at beaches and pools. Fans can expect most major Street Fighter characters to be represented in the book, including Guile, Poison, and of course, Chun-Li. Chun-Li is actually featured on the cover of the book, seen in a revealing swimsuit that shows off her absurdly muscular legs.
The Street Fighter Swimsuit Special Collection has more than just Street Fighter characters, though. Fans can also expect to see special appearances by characters from Darkstalkers, Final Fight, and Rival Schools. Who exactly those characters are has yet to be revealed. Those that purchase the book can also look forward to some never-before-seen sketches "rough concepts" of some of the art.
Anyone that wants to purchase the Street Fighter Swimsuit Special Edition may want to consider pre-ordering it. While the suggested retail price is $39.99, it's on sale on Amazon right now for $29.18.
As for Street Fighter fans who are more interested in learning about the next video game in the long-running franchise, there hasn't been an official word on Street Fighter 6. However, plans for the Capcom Cup 2021 has led some to believe that Street Fighter 6 will release next year. This would make sense as it would give the game the opportunity to launch for the new Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles.
It's likely that Street Fighter 6 will be supported on a long-term basis after it's released. After all, Capcom has supported Street Fighter 5 for years, just recently revealing its final character as Seth. The Street Fighter 5 Champion Edition is set to launch next month as well, which should breathe some new life into that game's online multiplayer experience.