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Rumor: Street Fighter V Season 2 Calls Out Rage Quitters
Today Yahoo! reported on some proposed Street Fighter V changes allegedly coming on December 20, along with Akuma's re-entry into the fighting ring.
Along with the fan-favorite fighter, Season 2 changes could include calling out serial rage quitters with a scarlet letter on their profile, slightly reworked menus, and new music options. Another change that may garner praise is compatibility with DirectInput, which woould allow players to use the controller of their choice. The details come via an alleged leak of the PC beta.
The Season 2 patch (which will also include the game's long-awaited balance changes) and Akuma are both scheduled to come out on December 20. You can either pay for Akuma separately, or get him as a part of the Season 2 Pass, which will include Akuma, five original characters (as well as Premium Battle costume and several colors), and a PlayStation 4 theme.
Our Take
We have no way of knowing if these changes are indeed coming on December 20 because not all proposed changes in betas make the final cut, but they at least seem plausible. At the very least its encouraging to see Capcom seeking to address some of the major misgivings people have with the game.
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