The next iteration of the genre-establishing fighting game series and the first new entry announced in nearly eight years, following the acclaimed Street Fighter III Third Strike.

In its amazing twenty year history, Street Fighter has revolutionized the fighting genre and created a global legacy like no other. Capcom announces the return of four classic "World Warriors" in Street Fighter IV: returning favorites Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and Dhalsim.

The characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D computer graphics, while the game is played in the classic Street Fighter 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes. The traditional six-button controls for the game will return, with a host of new special moves and features integrated into the input system.

Mixing tried-and-true classic moves and techniques with all-new, never-before-seen gameplay systems, Street Fighter IV brings a brand new fighting game to fans the world over but remains true to its roots.

Everything that made the legendary Street Fighter II a hit in arcades, living rooms and dormitories all over the world has been brought to bear here, with even more surprises. With the inclusion of Capcom's latest advancements in new generation technology, Street Fighter IV promises to deliver an extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts.

Here are some key features of "Street Fighter IV":

· 2D/3D fighting environments;
· Classic Street Fighter characters re-imagined for a new generation of gamers;
· New special moves that go beyond any Street Fighter fan's wildest imagination;
· Amazing locations never seen before in a Street Fighter game;
· New gameplay elements provide new challenges for both newcomers and the most seasoned Street Fighter pro.