New details for "Street Fighter 5" will feature new character alternate costumes and the latest gameplay trailer showcasing the new DLC fighter, Alex.
Capcom announced that the March DLC update for "Street Fighter 5" will be available this week as expansion will be divided into two separate parts. The first DLC update was released on March 28 which features new game modes such as "Challenge", "Trials", "Online Rematch Options", improvements on the Battle Lounge and various bug fixes within the game.
The second DLC will launch on March 30 which includes the first DLC character Alex into "Street Fighter 5's" roster and the game's in-game shop. Unfortunately, Capcom will delay the use of the in-game shop as the game's Zenny currency is not available at the moment, hence the Japanese game developers allow gamers to download Alex, temporarily for free until they have solve the issue.
In addition, a NeoGaf user was able leaked several DLC costumes for "Street Fighter 5" characters Ken Masters, Laura, R. Mika, Karin Kanzuki, Zangief and Birdie, Gamespot reported. Ken's costume will sport a new shorter haircut and a lether jacket, while Laura is seen wearing a bikini and a jacket. Karin's outfit consist of a pink oufit, while R.Mika wears an new luchadore outfit that looks like a bird. Zangief has a colorful wrestling gear similar to "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Birdie wears a yellow jacket, white pants and dreadlocks with a crown.
There are also other alternate costumes that gamers can purchase for Alex, F.A.N.G., Charlie Nash, Necalli, Rashid and Vega.
In other news, Capcom launched a new gameplay trailer for Alex in "Street Fighter 5" and he is one of the first DLC fighters within the game, Gamerant reported. Alex is described as a powerful grappler that can deal with a lot of damage to his opponents using close combat moves and can inflict midrange damages using his long limbs.
In addition, Alex has a variety of special attacks that can cover a large portion of the screen for those times when opponents keeps him out. His V-Skill is called "Overhaul" which allows him to stretch himself and gets ready to land a powerful blow to his enemies. Once Alex finishes his animation, his attacks will cost a lot of damage as if they were counter attacks. However, when the opponents dodge, miss or blocked the attack, Alex loses the hard hit bonus.
The V-Trigger is called "Rage Shift" were in Alex channels his wrestling training and gains access to a powerful clothesline attack. The clothesline can be charged during Rage Shift and can parry an attack. At full charge the attack can break an opponents guard while blocking, leaving them open to immediate attacks.
Alex's critical art is called "Heavy Hammer"were in he hits the opponent with a thunderous chop that knocks his/her around. Alex then grabs them and takes them up to the highest of heights in a crucifix hold, only to viciously drop them down on their heads at the fastest of speeds.
"Street Fighter 5" is currently available for the PlayStation 4 and PC platforms.