Street Fighter 6: How To Activate Shin Akuma

Every character inStreet Fighter 6has a unique playstyle, allowing players to choose whoever fits their preferences. Having this, as well as a lot of accessibility, lets the game branch out to more players who were not interested in the franchise before.

With the launch ofAkumainStreet Fighter 6, all the characters that were previously announced byCapcomat the game’s launch have been released. Players who have purchased AkumausingFighter Coinsand tried him in battle might have missed a key part of his kit that is hidden. Here’s how to unlock it.

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How To Activate Shin Akuma In Street Fighter 6

Shin Akuma is a form inStreet Fighter 6that can be acquired after completing a few prerequisites, basicallyTauntswhile in a fight.Players canperform Tauntsby pressing all Punches and all Kicks simultaneously.you’re able to also bind Taunt to a button you do not use by going into the Control Settings.

After the fight starts, pressBack Taunt, which makes Akuma sit down on the floor and look at his opponent from behind. After a few seconds, Akuma will look in the other direction. This will be your cue to pressDown Taunt.Ideally, you should wait a second or two before pressing Down Taunt, which will cause Akuma to take out the rice and start eating it little by little. This slowly increases your Super meter. Once it is full, you will see an animation on Akuma shortly before he stands up in Shin Akuma mode. His appearance does not change after going into the form, so only by performing the attacks can tell you whether you are in the form or not.

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It’s worth noting that this form is nearly impossible to reach while in a fight. This is because most opponents will not let you complete the animation and get more Super Arts.