The Street Fighter 6 UI is designed to be informative yet unobtrusive. Here's a breakdown of key elements you'll encounter during a match:
- Health Bars: Located at the top of the screen, these indicate each player's remaining health. Deplete your opponent's health to zero to win the round.
- Timer: In the center top, counts down the round duration. If time runs out, You with more health wins.
- Drive Gauge: A crucial new mechanic, located below the health bars. This gauge fuels several powerful techniques:
- Drive Impact: An armored attack that absorbs hits and can wall-splat. Costs 1 Drive stock.
- Drive Parry: Blocks attacks and recovers Drive Gauge. Holding it down can lead to a Perfect Parry. Costs Drive Gauge over time.
- Drive Rush: A quick dash forward from a parry or cancellable normal. Costs 1-3 Drive stocks.
- Drive Reversal: An invincible counter-attack performed while blocking. Costs 2 Drive stocks.
- Overdrive (EX) Moves: Enhanced versions of special moves. Costs 2 Drive stocks.
- Super Art Gauge: Located at the bottom of the screen, this gauge fills as you deal and take damage. It has three levels, each enabling a more powerful Super Art.
- Round Counter: Indicates how many rounds each player has won.
Understanding these elements is vital for effective play and managing your resources during a fight.