Capcom releases the original Street Fighter arcade game, marking the beginning of the franchise.
Capcom releases Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, revolutionizing the fighting game genre and popularizing competitive gaming arcsades worldwide.
Capcom releases an enhanced version of Street Fighter II with faster gameplay and new moves.
Capcom releases the prequel series Street Fighter Alpha with refined graphics and gameplay mechanics.
Capcom releases Street Fighter III introducing new characters and refined gameplay mechanics, emphasizing parrying.
Street Fighter II becomes a staple in competitive gaming tournaments worldwide, contributing to the rise of the fighting game community (FGC).
Capcom's Street Fighter IV revitalizes the franchise with 3D graphics on a 2D plane and re-establishes Street Fighter's dominance in fighting games.
Street Fighter V launches on PlayStation 4 and PC, focusing on online multiplayer and esports integration.
Street Fighter V is widely adopted in major esports tournaments including EVO, solidifying the franchise's role in competitive gaming.
Capcom officially announces Street Fighter 6, promising updates and innovations to the franchise's gameplay and graphics.
Ryu and Ken are born, destined to become martial arts rivals and friends.
Ryu and Ken begin their martial arts training under their master Gouken, who teaches them Ansatsuken.
The criminal organization Shadaloo, led by M. Bison, is founded and begins exerting influence worldwide.
The first Street Fighter World Warrior Tournament is announced by the mysterious organization, attracting fighters from around the world.
Capcom holds the Street Fighter II Tournament, which draws fighters like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Guile, and others to compete.
In the climax of the Street Fighter II storyline, Ryu defeats M. Bison, leader of Shadaloo, temporarily disrupting his plans.
Chun-Li becomes an agent of Interpol to take down Shadaloo and seek justice for her father's death.
Events covering the background of characters like Ryu, Ken, Akuma, and Charlie Nash prior to Street Fighter II.
A new tournament introduces a new generation of fighters such as Alex, Chun-Li, and others with deeper character stories.
Gill, the leader of a secretive Illuminati, emerges as a powerful figure controlling events behind the scenes.
The Street Fighter IV tournament brings the story up to date post Street Fighter II and III, reuniting classic characters.
M. Bison's devastating psycho power is first revealed during his battles, marking him as a formidable villain.
Akuma reveals his deadly power and philosophy, challenging his brother Gouken's teachings.
Charlie Nash is believed killed during a mission to infiltrate Shadaloo, deeply affecting Guile.