Street Fighter 6’s next DLC cycle is already driving a fresh round of speculation, and the strongest predictions now point to a Year 4 roster built around returning fighters. Names such as Sakura, Vega, Dan Hibiki and Gouken are at the center of the conversation, with fans weighing which classic characters could be next.
The timing matters because attention has shifted from the current rollout to what comes after it. street fighter 6 has continued expanding through its DLC roadmap, and the Year 4 discussion has become the place where long-requested fighters and legacy favorites are getting the most attention.
That focus explains why the same names keep surfacing. Sakura remains one of the most frequently cited possibilities, while Vega and Dan are viewed as strong fits for a return. Gouken is also drawing interest because he would bring a different combat style into the mix, and Dudley has been mentioned for the same reason. Makoto and Hugo are among the other fighters fans keep asking for.
There is a reason the speculation is not settling into a neat list. The predictions favor returning characters, but rumors about new fighters and possible guest appearances are adding uncertainty to the roster. One of the most talked-about outside possibilities is Tifa Lockhart, a sign that the conversation around Year 4 is bigger than any single legacy return.
That leaves Capcom in a familiar position. The company has been balancing nostalgia, competitive gameplay needs and roster variety as Street Fighter 6 keeps growing, and the next lineup will likely have to satisfy all three. Capcom is also expected to include at least one unexpected addition, which keeps the Year 4 picture open even as returning fighters remain the strongest guess.
For now, the safest conclusion is that the next Street Fighter 6 roster is likely to lean on familiar names before anything is confirmed. What Capcom actually announces next will decide whether the Year 4 cycle is remembered as a return to classics or as the point where the game took a sharper turn toward surprise.
