Street Fighter Roster Count Comparison (Playable Fighters)
Compare 12 Street Fighter roster counts, from the lean 8 fighter SF2 cast to the 44 fighter Ultra SF4 lineup. Capcom launch roster data in a linked tool.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Fighter 1 12 fighters with CPU only rivals. | 12 fighters | Arcade 1987, 2 playable | Capcom arcade flyer: Street Fighter (1987) 12 fighter roster |
| Street Fighter 2 8 world warriors at launch. | 8 fighters | Arcade 1991 | Capcom arcade release: Street Fighter 2 (1991) 8 fighters |
| Super Turbo 17 with Akuma added. | 17 fighters | Arcade 1994 | Capcom arcade release: Super Turbo (1994) 17 fighters |
| Street Fighter Alpha 13 fighters at launch. | 13 fighters | Arcade 1995 | Capcom arcade release: Street Fighter Alpha (1995) 13 fighters |
| Street Fighter 3 New Generation 11 playable, Gill boss excluded. | 11 fighters | Arcade 1997 | Capcom arcade release: SF3 New Generation (1997) 11 playable |
| Street Fighter 3 Third Strike 19 selectable fighters. | 19 fighters | Arcade 1999 | Capcom / Wikipedia: 3rd Strike (1999) selectable roster 19 |
| Street Fighter 4 25 fighters on console. | 25 fighters | Console 2008 | Capcom console release: Street Fighter 4 (2008) 25 fighters |
| Ultra Street Fighter 4 Peak here at 44 fighters. | 44 fighters | Update 2014 | Capcom release: Ultra Street Fighter 4 (2014) 44 fighters |
| Street Fighter 5 Lean launch at 16 fighters. | 16 fighters | Launch 2016 | Capcom launch roster: Street Fighter 5 (2016) 16 fighters |
| Street Fighter 5 Champion Edition 45 fighters with all seasons. | 45 fighters | Final edition with DLC | Capcom / roster trackers: SFV total 45 fighters |
| Street Fighter 6 18 fighters at launch. | 18 fighters | Launch 2023 | Capcom launch announcement: Street Fighter 6 (2023) 18 fighters |
| Street Fighter 6 Year 2 26 fighters and counting. | 26 fighters | Year 2 with DLC | Capcom DLC announcements: SF6 roster 26 after Year 2 |
About this converter
Capcom ships a fixed playable roster with every Street Fighter entry, and the counts grow over time. Street Fighter 2 launched with 8 world warriors. Ultra Street Fighter 4 peaks here at 44. Bosses that players cannot select stay outside the counts, except where notes say otherwise. Each row pins one release so arcade, console and update rosters never mix.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try Ultra Street Fighter 4 against Street Fighter 2 to feel roster growth. Counts use playable launch or fixed edition rosters as stated.
Counts are playable fighters at launch unless the row names an update edition. Gill counts only where console versions made him playable, which the notes flag. DLC era totals such as Street Fighter 5 Champion Edition 45 sit in their own rows. Twelve rows span arcade 1987 through Street Fighter 6. The series dipped to 16 at SF5 launch, then climbed back through seasons. Gill stays a boss in arcade counts and only joins console rows where ports made him playable.
FAQ
Which roster here is biggest?
Ultra Street Fighter 4 at 44 fighters. Champion Edition of SF5 reaches 45 with DLC counted separately.
Which is smallest?
Street Fighter 2 at 8 fighters. The original world warrior set.
Do updates change old rows?
No. Rows pin one release each, so arcade, console and update counts never mix inside a row.
Does Gill count?
Only where console ports made him playable, flagged per row. Arcade Gill stays a boss outside counts.
Sources
- Capcom arcade and console launch rosters 1987-2023
- Polygon/IGN: SF6 18 fighter launch roster (2022)
- Roster trackers: USF4 44, SFV 45 totals
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · 12 entries
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