Music is a key factor in giving any video game an identity because it works to complement and enhance other areas that players might not even notice. Capcom made it a priority to dive deep into the rich history of hip-hop aesthetics and give each part of Street Fighter 6 its own unique feel from the very start of development.
SF6’s lead composer Yoshiya Terayama has a history of working his soundtracks into every element of his projects—with Devil May Cry V and The Great Ace Attorney 2 acting as perfect examples of the blend. At each stage of the game, there are parts of the soundtrack that tie into key things like a character’s storyline or different moves, which became the “initial foundation” for everything you hear at the moment while playing.