Capcom has finally decided to share gameplay of Elena for Street Fighter 6, signaling the curtain call for Season 2 on the cusp of a new pro tour. While Elena still won’t be playable for the next couple of months, the trailer is more than welcome at this point.Elena was initially designated to come out in “Spring”, and her release will be cutting it close as it corresponds with the launch of the Switch 2 – including its very own port of Street Fighter 6. Having first debuted in Street Fighter 3 as part of a new generation, longtime fans of the series were curious about how some of Elena’s trademark techniques would be implemented for SF6.
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The full trailer can be viewed on the official Street Fighter YouTube channel below:
The Healing Touch
Of course, the most interesting ability Elena has is her healing. Elena’s ability to heal herself at the cost of additional resources has made her one of Street Fighter’s most infamous characters, in large part due to how it functioned in Ultra Street Fighter 4. In that game, her healing ability was tied to the Ultra Meter, which primarily functioned as a comeback mechanic when a character took damage. This led to some situations where Elena could heal herself multiple times in one round, drawing out the match in her favor. Along with her long-reach and other factors, this made Elena one of USF4’s most-dreaded characters in competitive brackets.
In Street Fighter 6, however, Capcom still wants Healing to be a bit of a mystery. Healing will seemingly be a cinematic super, with many expecting it to be a level 2 technique. As the last super move showcased before the trailer fades to black, it seems that there will be more to discover once Elena is officially released. It’s interesting to note that Healing seems to be a cinematic in SF6, which might imply it’s a special version of one of her other supers. Whether that means it’s her Critical Art, which only occurs once a character’s health drops below a certain amount, will have to remain to be seen.
A Different Dance
Besides Healing, Elena’s new gameplay has some new twists to it. One addition that’s immediately noticeable is a new rolling technique, which can maneuver around an opponent’s projectiles and may have additional follow-up attacks. Along with her other classic moves, Elena seems to have new attacks that might make her more tricky than in previous entries. These new techniques can be used to confuse your opponent, and possibly bait out some of their defensive options. With how fast momentum can swing in Street Fighter 6, these new moves will have to be kept in mind when fighting against Elena.
Having first debuted in Street Fighter 3 as part of a new generation, longtime fans of the series were curious about how some of Elena’s trademark techniques would be implemented for SF6.
Elena will debut with a brand-new stage and her classic look along with the Fighters Edition of Street Fighter 6. With Season 3 supposedly on the horizon, Elena will help kick off the game’s third year to a good start. Fans of SF6 have bemoaned the current drought of content, which Capcom has acknowledged to some extent. As June grows ever nearer, this will hopefully be just one portion of whats to come.
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