World Tour Deep Dive: RE Engine Powers RPG-Sized Fighting in Seamless Open World

World Tour Deep Dive: RE Engine Powers RPG-Sized Fighting in Seamless Open World

Capcom Redefines the Fighting Game Landscape with Next-Gen Tech

Capcom’s World Tour mode isn’t just an addition to the fighting genre—it’s a full-blown evolution. Powered by the RE Engine and built around RPG-scale immersion, World Tour transforms traditional 1v1 brawls into a seamless, open-world experience where every punch, parry, and power-up is part of a larger journey.

Zero Load, Full Impact

On PlayStation 5, World Tour showcases the brute force of the console’s SSD with friction-less transitions across sprawling urban environments. There are zero loading screens between exploration and combat—street fights erupt spontaneously in traffic-clogged intersections, neon-lit alleyways, and rooftop arenas without a single second of delay.

Fighting Learns You: Neural AI Trainers

Forget static difficulty settings. Capcom’s implementation of Neural AI Trainers means opponents actively learn from your habits. Overuse fireballs? The CPU starts perfect-parrying. Rely too much on throws? Prepare for predictive tech escapes. These adaptive AI rivals evolve in real time, providing a challenge curve as sharp as the player’s own growth.

Photorealistic Avatars, Personalized Combat

Thanks to the RE Engine’s facial scanning and physics systems, players can now upload real-world faces via the PS5 camera. The result? Photorealistic avatars with dynamic hitboxes tailored to your unique features. According to Capcom director Takayuki Nakayama, character weight and build aren’t just cosmetic—“Avatar stats affect physics. Heavy fighters shatter walls faster.”

Cross-Save, Cross-Platform Customization

Whether grinding combos on PC or console, World Tour offers cross-save functionality that lets you bring your custom fighter anywhere. Build your character on PC, scan your face, max out your stats, then pick up where you left off on PS5—complete with all gear, skills, and storyline progression intact.

A New Standard for Fighting Games

Blending open-world RPG mechanics, real-time physics, and groundbreaking personalization, World Tour is more than a mode—it’s Capcom’s bold blueprint for the future of the genre. The street fight has evolved. Now the world is your arena.

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Review Scoring
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Metacritic
The fight evolves — classic combat meets next-gen style. Street Fighter 6 ushers in a bold new era for the iconic fighting franchise, blending cinematic intensity with technical depth. Featuring three robust game modes — Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub — the game delivers an experience that’s both grounded in tradition and built for the future. With strikingly enhanced visuals powered by Capcom’s RE Engine, refined mechanics like Drive Impact and modern control schemes, and a deep roster of fighters, Street Fighter 6 offers a competitive edge for veterans and accessibility for newcomers alike. Whether you're battling it out in local multiplayer or exploring the open-world RPG elements of World Tour, this is the most complete Street Fighter yet.
Release Date: 02 Jun 2023
Developed by: Capcom
Published by: Capcom
Genre: Fighting