Street Fighter 6’s Incestuous New Storyline Divides Opinion

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Alex, the main character from Street Fighter 3: New Generation, has been added to Street Fighter 6, and people are talking more about him than how he plays.

Recent surprising changes to the backstory of a popular Capcom fighting game character have sparked discussion among fans. It appears the character may be involved in a potentially inappropriate relationship with a close family member – though the details are complicated.

Look, the evidence mounting against Alex is somewhat comprehensive but crucially not conclusive.

In short, Alex’s storyline in Street Fighter 3 centers around revenge. He’s determined to get even for the harm done to his adoptive father, Tom.

There’s discussion about whether Tom is truly Alex’s father or simply a mentor, but in World Tour, Alex does describe him as a father figure.

The issue is that Tom’s daughter, Patricia, has always been seen more like a little sister to Alex.

The story in Street Fighter 6 takes a surprising turn: Tom and Alex are married and expecting a child. We also learn Tom is related to Alex’s mother – he’s her cousin – making him family to Patricia, though the connection might not be by blood.

Ultimately, everything surrounding this is strange and surprising. The game Street Fighter 6 includes artwork depicting Alex holding Patricia as an infant, which is unsettling even if you don’t consider the more disturbing interpretations.

Capcom likely intended for the story to be touching, but when you look closely, it just feels a little strange.

Street Fighter isn’t usually praised for its storyline, and that’s understandable. However, given the many novels and comics created around the game, it seems odd to assume fans wouldn’t be interested in a good story.

It’s possible the story might be changed later, but Capcom definitely needs to explain some inconsistencies.

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2026-03-19 06:07