Street Fighter Timeline ( Real )

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August 30, 1987

Release of Street Fighter

Capcom releases the original Street Fighter arcade game, marking the beginning of the franchise.

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March 1991

Release of Street Fighter II: The World Warrior

Capcom releases Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, revolutionizing the fighting game genre and popularizing competitive gaming arcsades worldwide.

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December 1992

Release of Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting

Capcom releases an enhanced version of Street Fighter II with faster gameplay and new moves.

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June 1995

Release of Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams

Capcom releases the prequel series Street Fighter Alpha with refined graphics and gameplay mechanics.

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1997

Release of Street Fighter III: New Generation

Capcom releases Street Fighter III introducing new characters and refined gameplay mechanics, emphasizing parrying.

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Early 1990s

Street Fighter II competitive gaming boom

Street Fighter II becomes a staple in competitive gaming tournaments worldwide, contributing to the rise of the fighting game community (FGC).

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July 18, 2008

Release of Street Fighter IV

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.

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February 16, 2016

Launch of Street Fighter V

Street Fighter V launches on PlayStation 4 and PC, focusing on online multiplayer and esports integration.

cultural_impact
2016 onwards

Street Fighter V becomes an esports staple

Street Fighter V is widely adopted in major esports tournaments including EVO, solidifying the franchise's role in competitive gaming.

game_announcement
February 2022

Announcement of Street Fighter 6

Capcom officially announces Street Fighter 6, promising updates and innovations to the franchise's gameplay and graphics.

Street Fighter Timeline ( Fictional )

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Circa 1960s

Birth of Ryu and Ken

Ryu and Ken are born, destined to become martial arts rivals and friends.

training
Circa 1975

Ryu and Ken Begin Training Under Gouken

Ryu and Ken begin their martial arts training under their master Gouken, who teaches them Ansatsuken.

organization_event
Circa 1980

Shadaloo Organization Founded

The criminal organization Shadaloo, led by M. Bison, is founded and begins exerting influence worldwide.

tournament
1987

First World Warrior Tournament Announced

The first Street Fighter World Warrior Tournament is announced by the mysterious organization, attracting fighters from around the world.

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Street Fighter II Tournament Held

Capcom holds the Street Fighter II Tournament, which draws fighters like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Guile, and others to compete.

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199x

M. Bison Defeated by Ryu

In the climax of the Street Fighter II storyline, Ryu defeats M. Bison, leader of Shadaloo, temporarily disrupting his plans.

character_development
Early 1990s

Chun-Li Joins Interpol

Chun-Li becomes an agent of Interpol to take down Shadaloo and seek justice for her father's death.

backstory
Late 1980s to early 1990s

Street Fighter Alpha Timeline Events

Events covering the background of characters like Ryu, Ken, Akuma, and Charlie Nash prior to Street Fighter II.

tournament
Late 1990s

Street Fighter III Tournament

A new tournament introduces a new generation of fighters such as Alex, Chun-Li, and others with deeper character stories.

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Circa 2000

Gill's Involvement with Illuminati

Gill, the leader of a secretive Illuminati, emerges as a powerful figure controlling events behind the scenes.

tournament
2008 in-story

Street Fighter IV Tournament

The Street Fighter IV tournament brings the story up to date post Street Fighter II and III, reuniting classic characters.

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Circa 1980s

Introduction of M. Bison's Psycho Power

M. Bison's devastating psycho power is first revealed during his battles, marking him as a formidable villain.

character_appearance
Late 1980s

Akuma's First Known Appearance

Akuma reveals his deadly power and philosophy, challenging his brother Gouken's teachings.

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Nash's Apparent Death

Charlie Nash is believed killed during a mission to infiltrate Shadaloo, deeply affecting Guile.