'Street Fighter 5' Update: New Beta Test to Launch Next Week; Latest Mod Features 'Overwatch' Hero Reaper [VIDEO]

By Miguel Paolo Togonon, | May 03, 2017

Street Fighter 5 is an upcoming fighting video game developed by Capcom for the PlayStation 4 and PC platform.

Street Fighter 5 is an upcoming fighting video game developed by Capcom for the PlayStation 4 and PC platform.

The latest details for "Street Fighter 5" will feaure a new beta test coming next week and an "Overwatch" hero Reaper mod.

Capcom announced that the new beta test for the revamped Capcom Fighters Network in "Street Fighter 5" will launch nex week starting on May 11 until May 14, and it will be available in both the PlayStation 4 and PC platforms. The beta test will be open to everyone regardless if they have or not have a "Street Fighter 5" game and will feature cross-platform gameplay.

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More importantly, the next Season 2 DLC character will be playable, and the latest balance changes have been implemented. This is the second beta test for the new CFN, which comes as part of Capcom's effort to overhaul "Street Fighter 5's" online component. The first test came in April and "allowed" Capcom to make further adjustments to optimize the new CFN.

However, when Capcom decided to conduct another beta, it meant delaying the new DLC character and balance updates, which were original slated to launch by the end April. Because they require the new CFN infrastructure, they are being held back until the new version goes live, GameSpot reported.

As for the new DLC character, various internet news websites hinted that Ed is the next fighter in sequel's roster. Ed made his debut in "Street Fighter 4" as one of the many spare bodies created by M. Bison, but was stolen by Seth in one of his S.I.N. laboratories. He was found by Balrog and taken under his wing as his protege.

The character posses psycho powers and has appeared in the DLC story of "Street Fighter 5" alongside Balrog. Ed is the third character to be added in season 2 along with Akuma and Kolin.

In other news, a new "Street Fighter 5" mod will have player's take on the role of "Overwatch" hero Reaper.

PC Best Mods showed off some of "Street Fighter 5‘s" cinematic story mode, with Reaper taking Charlie Nash’s place in several scenes. Reaper is the latest line of "Overwatch" characters being included in"Street Fighter 5's" modders joining the likes of Tracer, Mei, Sombra, D.Va, Reinhardt and Roadhog, Gamerant reported.

"Street Fighter 5" is currently available for the PlayStation 4 and PC platforms.


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