Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Street Fighter 4
Last updated on May 16, 2009
Q: When will Street Fighter 4 be released?
A: Here are the current release dates for the various releases of Street Fighter 4.
- Japanese Arcades: July 18, 2008.
- American Arcades (Japanese machines shipped to North America): August 2008.
- America: PlayStation 3, XBox 360: February 17, 2009.
- Europe: PlayStation 3, XBox 360: February 20, 2009.
- PC: July 7, 2009.
Q: What kind of PC will I need to run Street Fighter 4?
| Required | Recommended | |
| OS | Windows XP | Windows Vista |
| CPU | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or better | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or better |
| Memory | 1GB or more of RAM | 2GB or more of RAM |
| Video Cards | DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0 | |
| NVIDIA GeForce6600 or higher ATI Radeon X1600 or higher VRAM: 256MB or more |
NVIDIA GeForce8800 or higher ATI Radeon X1900 or higher VRAM: 512MB or more |
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| Sound Card | DirectSound support DirectX 9.0c or higher supported |
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| Input Devices | Mouse, keyboard | Game pad: XBox360 Controller for Windows XBox360 Controller for Windows |
Q: When does Street Fighter 4 take place in the time line?
A: Between Street Fighter 2 and Street Fighter 3. The official time line from Capcom is as follows.
- Street Fighter - 1987
- Street Fighter Alpha 2 - 1988
- Street Fighter Alpha 3 - 1990
- Street Fighter 2 - 1993
- Street Fighter 4 - 1994/1995
- Street Fighter 3: Second Impact - 1998
- Street Fighter 3: Third Strike - 1999
You can see there are some obvious games missing. Street Fighter Alpha 1 and SF3: A New Generation were essentially unfinished games as the second versions that came along (SFA2 and SF3:SI) were kind of like remakes, i.e. what Capcom wanted to put out to begin with so SFA2 replaces SFA1, and SF3:SI replaces SF3: A New Generation.
With SF2 the most current version of the game is what the canon currently follows, with the exception of Hyper SF2, so technically the most current version of the SF2 storyline is in SF2 Revival (GameBoy Advance) though that all may change when SSF2T HD Remix is released.
SF4 would have to take place in 1994/1995 since Ken's SF4 bio states that Eliza is pregnant (with Mel) during SF4, and in SF3: Second Impact Mel is 3 years old.
Clear as mud? Yep, it's confusing.
Q: Who is developing the game?
A: While Capcom USA currently owns the rights to Street Fighter, SF4 is being developed by Capcom Japan.
Q: How long has SF4 been in production?
A: Keiji Inafune gave the project the greenlight in 2005, though it's unknown as to what aspects of the game's development started back in 2005, or if the game was given the green light to start production at a later point and time (2006-2007).
Q: What does the game play like?
A: The game would best be described as a cross between Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo and Street Fighter 3 Third Strike, with a bit of its own stuff thrown in. It's a 2D fighter with a 3D camera, with the classic 6 button layout.
Q: What happened to M. Bison (Dictator) in the timeline? How come he's not in Street Fighter 3?
A: M. Bison was killed by Akuma at the end of SF2. Akuma performed the Shun Goku Satsu (Instant Hell Murder) on Bison which sent his soul to hell where it is constantly attacked by demons.
Some of this information was taken from the Street Fighter 4 FAQ on Capcom-Unity.
Posted by yflow on September 23, 2008 at 4:36 p.m. #1
M. Bison (Dictator) was killed at the end of SF2, but he makes an appearance in SF4, which takes place after SF2.
...What?
Posted by chun li's husband on September 26, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. #2
M. Bison is going to die in between street fighter 4 and street fighter 3 second Impact. Since street fighter 4 is the time line between 2 and 3 also when street fighter 3 second Impact and Third Strike comes out he is not in the game. This is his last appearance.
Posted by Chun Li's Husband on September 26, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. #3
Trust me I saw it happen hahaha Chun Li and I were happy we got revenge on her dad.
Posted by ArtSasil on September 27, 2008 at 10:23 a.m. #4
HAHA, that's funny though. cause for Bison's ending. he got like mass army of Seth.....so...yeah....
Posted by Chun Li Husbands on October 2, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. #5
After we were happy, We asked her if We can give her our New Vibrating Bird Kick Ultra Combo?, and She was SHO RYU And Ken and We DID All NIGHT LONG HAHA :~P J.S.A.
Posted by Dio Brando on October 21, 2008 at 9:41 p.m. #6
Huh? American release date of August 2008?
...So it's out in English?
Why are there no English gameplay videos?
Posted by Catalyst on October 22, 2008 at 5:56 p.m. #7
Although SF4 wasn't officially released in America, arcades started getting it around then. I guess I should clarify that though.
Thanks for the comment.
Posted by blob..bob on January 16, 2009 at 1:29 p.m. #8
What's the code for the alternate costume for the characters???
Posted by jleadership@gmail.com on January 20, 2009 at 4:38 p.m. #9
@blob..bob
Funny you are the only person that noticed this or cared enought to mention it.
I heard that the alternate costumes will come with the collecters addition via code if you pre ordered it.
NO HOMO- But I saw ryu fighting without a shirt. I have seen this since this summer. It's kinda buged out in a way.
Oh yeah - I also saw Blanka in a safari suit - Weird.
Expect to see and hear more soon.
Posted by hi on January 21, 2009 at 4:40 p.m. #10
Heres a question...
What do you have to press to get the alternate costumes for SF4 at the arcades?
I know only one input and thats holding down all three kick buttons after choosing your character.
Posted by SublimeLupine on January 22, 2009 at 1:25 a.m. #11
I suppose this is as good a place as any to say it. I really love your site. Best on the net for covering the subcultural phenomenon that is Street Fighter. Thanks for all your hard work. You're my one stop shop for tips, news, and videos.
Posted by Jayellthascholar on February 7, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. #12
This is to answer the question about bison's return:
Bison is set to return in Street Fighter IV, a continuation of Street Fighter II set prior to the events of Street Fighter III. The Street Fighter IV Training Guide reveals that Bison somehow survived Akuma's Shun Goku Satsu and now inhabits a new body created for him by his scientists. Unlike his previous bodies, this one is is capable of withstanding the full strength of his Psycho Power.[5
Posted by HeadStepper on February 9, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. #13
Does anyone know if the European/American version will have the option to use the Japanese soundsets?
And can that annoying announcer guy be shut off?
Posted by Ding-Ding Ding on February 9, 2009 at 9:01 a.m. #14
For the American version, it will be possible to set for each caracter if he will speak english or japanese. The version that I saw was on Xbox 360, so I think that it will be the same on PS3. For the Europan & "the annoying announcer guy" version I can't say anything.
Posted by Hanakuro on February 12, 2009 at 6:58 a.m. #15
I think (THINK mind you) you can turn off the announcer as I've seen several videos with the dang guy not saying a word. Yay!! ^_^
Posted by blanka dude on February 12, 2009 at 8:13 a.m. #16
so nobody knows anything about the alternate costumes???
Posted by fanofSFIV on February 12, 2009 at 4:53 p.m. #17
can you still do negative edge/piano rolls?
can you still do wake ups?
Posted by jdnice11 on February 15, 2009 at 6:47 p.m. #18
Sagat my favorite character is missing some moves, how come his Tiger Cannon and Tiger Raid arent in the SF IV game. Those could be his Super attacks along with his Tiger Genocide! Why did they take away from his inpressive arsenal? is it because he is the best?!?!?!?
Posted by yup on February 15, 2009 at 7:21 p.m. #19
please tell me there is charge partition
Posted by voa on February 19, 2009 at 7:44 a.m. #20
wait, akuma never shows up in steet fighter 2 or turbo. y in the world is he part of the storyline for 2?
Posted by ryosuke on February 19, 2009 at 8:01 a.m. #21
in turbo if you get to bison without losing a round, akuma appears and kills bison, which turned into canon.
Posted by larry on February 20, 2009 at 11:54 a.m. #22
how do u unlock akuma
Posted by stormie on February 22, 2009 at 5:09 a.m. #23
To unlock Akuma, perfect the first fight and use no continues, to unlock Gouken, after beating it with Akuma, perfect the first fight in arcade mode and land 3 ultra finishes without using continues.
Posted by Nelson on February 23, 2009 at 12:18 p.m. #24
Having trouble unlocking Gouken, with Akuma Got 2 perfects in the first fight and did 3 ultra finishes on the next 3 fights finished the arcade mode but still dont get Gouken, why?
Posted by ShinRYANKen on February 23, 2009 at 6 p.m. #25
Nelson, did you have to use a continue?
If you perfected twice, and had the three ultras in there, and beat Seth WITHOUT continuing (probably on easiest diff., 1 round, like the rest of us cheapos, hee hee), you'll fight Gouken the same way you fought Akuma.
He's pretty bad-assed, too, might I add.
Still gotta unlock Seth. (And yes, I already know how, just haven't had the time. :) )
Posted by Nelson on February 24, 2009 at 12:43 a.m. #26
ShinRYANKen,
Thanks did go through the game without any continues originally but for some reason it didnt work, but since you mentioned 1 rounders I tried it and it worked :) :)
Thanks for the help.
Posted by Phinny on March 8, 2009 at 6:01 p.m. #27
Heres a question:
Is there any possibility of releasing updates to help balance characters?
Posted by Whinny on March 8, 2009 at 9:36 p.m. #28
improve your skill on the character u suck the most at. that way u balance the character.
Posted by HELP on March 9, 2009 at 11:15 p.m. #29
Does anybody know how to counter if so please help???
Posted by ove on March 12, 2009 at 2:04 p.m. #30
Interesting with Bison reapearing altough he's already dead! =P Does anyone know where I can find the complete story for the street fighter universe? E.g. I want to know who actually won the tournament in SF II and III (assuming that Ryu won in SF I since he scared Sagat the final boss). I somewhere read that Ken were supposed to have won the SF II tournament but don't know wheter that is true..
Posted by DR Jam on March 15, 2009 at 12:54 p.m. #31
I think Capcom sucks at story telling, period. Very few of their franchises have well-told and cohesive plots. RE suffers the same lack of congruity.
I think that Capcom will make of M.Bison some sort of ever-lasting nemesis, a la Walker, Bowser, Dr. Robotnic, etc... They will just find a way to revive him or something because he is so iconic. (They should take a clue from the MK series, say what you will, but their stories make a little more sense, and how many bosses come about... and go.
No matter what they decide to do, it will be very hard to believe that Bison could take Gill. So, if a street fighter game is to take place after the SF3 events, and Bison is in it, they will probably just say that he was in a cryogenic chamber or something...
I gave up on trying to make sense of SF a long time ago, comics, games, movies, cartoons, etc... when you put it all together, it's either ridiculous, pathetic, or nonsensical.
Posted by ~L-DOGG~ on March 20, 2009 at 4:04 p.m. #32
WTF NIGGAZ HIS SOUL BEING ATTACT BY DEMONZ YALL CRAZY
Posted by PRINCE on March 20, 2009 at 4:08 p.m. #33
I DONT GET IT WATZ BETWEEN 2 AND 3 YALL SOME IDIOTZ DO U KNO HOW 2 COUNT /CHUNLI'S HUSBAND BESIDES CHUNLI LOVEZ ME BEST HOMIE!
Posted by Ein on March 21, 2009 at 7:23 p.m. #34
what is bp in street fighter 4. and how do you get it
Posted by Unkn0wn on March 28, 2009 at 4:24 p.m. #35
What character can i beat with in time trial challenge 11? I know its a dumb ? but every character i'm nice with can't cut it...... so plz any1 help a dude out
Posted by chun li cheated on yo ugly ass on March 30, 2009 at 6:54 a.m. #36
you all need to respect my authority mothaf!@!!....,....
Posted by sUm dUDe. on April 4, 2009 at 5:55 p.m. #37
every character shood get a business suit.
Posted by ??? on April 7, 2009 at 12:08 p.m. #38
Hey, I heard rumours that there will be a Tournament mode (downloadable)coming out for SF4. Is this true? If yes, then when will this come out? Does anybody know?
Somebody plz answer...
Thnx :)
Posted by ssj5kalel on April 21, 2009 at 11:34 a.m. #39
Friday for free on both systems.. =]
Posted by tomas on April 24, 2009 at 6:58 p.m. #40
how to do charge moves
Posted by Nagash on April 28, 2009 at 4:38 a.m. #41
Balrog now is attending the university with my brother
Posted by c0bra09 on April 30, 2009 at 7:35 p.m. #42
would anyome like to challenge the 355th player in the world (gamebattles) uh?
Posted by Nagash on May 3, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. #43
how are you guys صرف صحي
Posted by N on May 6, 2009 at 9:46 p.m. #44
Can someone please explain the precise criteria for determining one's grades on Offense, Defense, and Technique?
There are many decent guesses, but does anyone actually know?
My roommate scores straight A's on Offense and Technique, without using Super/Ultra Combos, focus attacks/cancels, or any combos greater than two hits. It's amazing.
Posted by Fei Long Kidd on May 22, 2009 at 7:10 a.m. #45
offense is based on raw damage , defense is well defense how much damage you take and technique is based on tech's from throws and quick get ups and counters and reversals,
Posted by Johnny on June 29, 2009 at 2 p.m. #46
Hey guys, I just bought the SF4 Arcade stick.. whats the layout that mimics that actual arcade machine? I have the xbox360 version
Posted by Colin on July 3, 2009 at 8:58 p.m. #47
Probably top three buttons for punches and bottom three for kicks
Posted by Dampkring on July 5, 2009 at 5:08 p.m. #48
July 3 on PC
Posted by AWYN on July 5, 2009 at 10:20 p.m. #49
@ DR Jam
Storytelling in Street Fighter was never a priority. It's always been a bunch of random fighters going around the world beating each other up whether they knew each other or not. It's not surprising that M.Bison revived but it's also bad because there the plot of SF III could be severely affected.
Many fighting games by SNK, on the other hand, have storytelling as top priority. That's why its games have alternate, good, and bad endings. King of Fighters has three sagas that move forward because of SNK's well done storytelling. Hopefully, storytelling in Street Fighter will become a priority in future sequels.
Posted by niten on July 9, 2009 at 7:21 p.m. #50
Is there a way to switch off the fuxx0red alpha narrator?
This guy reminds me of riiiiiiiiidge racer :/
Posted by Luis on July 12, 2009 at 1:38 p.m. #51
he dies but in SF4 he says that he is gonna come back with a new body, seth was supposed to be this new body but he realizes that seth is to weak and uses his normal body instead.
Posted by J.R on July 23, 2009 at 4:03 p.m. #52
I may be the first or the last to ask this question but i gotta know. How do you do the (straight up) hurrican kick? The move that can be done with Ken, Ryu,Akuma,, and is Goukens actaul move (visually)..get what i mean not the standard hurrican kick that goes from 1 side to another..the mid air one that fly's throught the air but the one that start befor u even leave the ground and shoots straight up get back @ me je1833@hotmail.com
Posted by victor on July 28, 2009 at 8:03 p.m. #53
how do a get the rest of the fighters
Posted by victor on July 28, 2009 at 8:04 p.m. #54
how do i get the rest of the fighters. victorbravo23@hotmail.com
Posted by shushogun on August 7, 2009 at 2:25 a.m. #55
in the street fighter 4 m. bison is hooked up to a bunch of tubes whch i believe means he was brought back to life after dieing in 2
Posted by ZhekBet on August 14, 2009 at 12:38 a.m. #56
How do you prevent people from interrupting your arcade mode with matches? If you don't understand the question, then allow me to rephrase: HOW THE FEK DO YOU TURN OFF XBOX 360 LIVE MATCHES FOR SF4????? its been makin me pizzd because every 5 seconds in arcade i get a live match, its seriously annoying, all i want to know is how to turn it off untill i get used to the controlls and unlock my favorite cahracters...
Posted by champnumber1 on August 28, 2009 at 9:37 p.m. #57
i can hear them fighting, i can see "press 2p" other than that i cant see a damn thing???
Posted by Bushin22 on August 30, 2009 at 2:21 p.m. #58
Response to #56...
No offense,but that's kinda easy... just log off from live or take the net cable of your x-box 360...
Live battles won't interrupt you if you do that...
¬_¬
Posted by Phon3Y Ch33z3B@LL on September 9, 2009 at 9:09 p.m. #59
lol OTHER response to "ZhekBet"
It really easier than what "Bushin22" put.
Just press the RB(Right Bumper) and choose to turn off "Fight Request". Easy as pie. And on the PS3 press R1 and choose the same thing.(I think its R1)
And there you go, no more interrupted matches in Arcade Mode.
Posted by King Grimm on September 28, 2009 at 8:07 p.m. #60
I just want to give this site props, it answers alot of questions as well as taught me stuff I wouldn't have even thaught to ask.
Btw:Sagat is the best!
Posted by So True! on October 16, 2009 at 7:57 p.m. #61
@Response #60
I agree with you King Grimm! Took me ages to beat Seth with Ryu on medium whereas with Sagat I owned Seth in one try. My point is, SAGAT OWNS!
Posted by Lulu on November 5, 2009 at 4:56 p.m. #62
http://i37.tinypic.com/143jr0k.jpg
If SFIV is supposed to take place between Street Fighter 4 - 1994/1995, then why does Abel have a touch phone?
Either the French are really advance, or UDON just had another anachronism.
(And before you guys start screaming, UDON Comics is official canon, as stated by CAPCOM)
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