The Capcom Pro Tour has concluded, revealing the 48 competitors set to clash at Capcom Cup XI. While the focus is usually on the players themselves, let's examine the character choices that defined the World Warrior circuit. EventHubs compiled statistics on the most popular Street Fighter 6 characters at the highest level of play, offering a glimpse into the game's balance. Remarkably, all 24 fighters saw representation, though some were far more prevalent than others. For instance, despite nearly 200 players participating (including eight regional finalists from 24 regions), only one chose Ryu. Even the newcomer, Terry Bogard, only attracted two players.
Cammy, Ken, and M. Bison emerged as the most popular choices, each dominating the selections of 17 players. A significant gap separates this top tier from the next, where Akuma (12 players), Ed and Luke (11 each), and JP and Chun-Li (10 each) follow. Among the less frequently chosen characters, Zangief, Guile, and Juri stand out, each selected as a main by seven players.
Capcom Cup XI is scheduled for March in Tokyo, with a million-dollar prize awaiting the champion.