As the Capcom Pro Tour takes a pause and we eagerly anticipate Capcom Cup 11 in March in Tokyo, where a million dollars awaits the winner, let's dive into the fascinating world of character choices among the game's elite. With the World Warrior circuit behind us, EventHubs has provided insightful statistics on the most popular Street Fighter 6 characters at the top tier of competition. These stats serve as a reliable gauge of the game's current balance. Remarkably, all 24 fighters in the roster have seen action, with even the latest addition, Terry Bogard, being selected by two players. However, only one player out of nearly two hundred (from the eight finalists of 24 regions) chose to main Ryu.
Currently dominating the professional scene are Cammy, Ken, and M. Bison, each being the primary pick for 17 players. A significant drop-off follows, leading to the next group of popular characters: Akuma with 12 players, Ed and Luke with 11 each, and JP and Chun-Li, both with 10 players. Among the less frequently chosen fighters, Zangief, Guile, and Juri stand out, each selected by seven players. These insights into character popularity not only highlight the strategic diversity within Street Fighter 6 but also set the stage for what promises to be an electrifying Capcom Cup 11.