Street Fighter 6 players on Nintendo Switch 2 can compete in Capcom Pro Tour tournaments

Street Fighter 6 has invited Nintendo Switch 2 players to compete in the Capcom Pro Tour.

The Nintendo Switch 2 had an impressive launch, reportedly selling 3.5 million units in just a few days. One of the games to play upon release was Street Fighter 6, which has now reached 5 million copies sold thanks to its inclusion on the new console.

With Capcom dedicated to expanding Street Fighter 6 to new audiences through the Nintendo Switch 2’s crossplay, the console has been officially added to the Capcom Pro Tour.

Capcom’s newly published Capcom Pro Tour rules shows the Nintendo Switch 2 added as a competitively viable console. Switch 2 players can now compete in qualifier events, both LAN and online, for a chance to take home $1 million (~£735k) at Capcom Cup 12.

This includes the upcoming World Warrior tournaments, which are online regional qualifiers. Nintendo Switch 2 players can compete in this series, although it’s recommended they use a wired internet connection — which is possible with the console’s built-in Ethernet port.

The original Nintendo Switch was known for its very terrible netcode. It was considered so inaccurate and laggy that the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate community created separate rankings for online players, as the gameplay was significantly different. Playing a fighting game online with the first Nintendo Switch was nearly impossible, since these games call for extremely accurate inputs and fast reactions.

The jury is still out if the Nintendo Switch 2 truly has improved internet capabilities or rollback netcode. As for offline tournaments, pros are expected to stick to PlayStation 5 for its Input Delay Reduction and optimal controls. An exclusive fight stick is also in the works.