Elena, the final challenger of Year 2 in Street Fighter 6, will debut on June 5, 2025, coinciding with the release of the Switch 2. Leading up to her launch, Capcom is revealing her story, which connects to a notable scene from Ultra Street Fighter 4 where she poses with Akuma. A new video offers a glimpse of Elena’s Arcade Mode, featuring a compelling exchange with Akuma, highlighting their friendship despite his deadly nature. Their dialogue explores themes of life and fighting spirit, emphasizing Elena’s positive perspective in contrast to Akuma’s lethal intent.