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Street Fighter 6 DLC Sparks Controversy Over Alex's Backstory

4/17/2026

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The Street Fighter 6 DLC introduces a controversial backstory for Alex, previously set as an orphan raised by Tom.
The new elements reveal that Alex and Tom are distantly related, making Patricia a cousin of Alex.
This development culminates in a romantic relationship between Alex and a pregnant Patricia.
Street Fighter 6 director Takayuki Nakayama apologized and announced plans to revise misleading text passages related to the characters' relationship.

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Story summary

The Street Fighter 6 DLC introduces a controversial backstory for Alex, previously set as an orphan raised by Tom.
The new elements reveal that Alex and Tom are distantly related, making Patricia a cousin of Alex.
This development culminates in a romantic relationship between Alex and a pregnant Patricia.
Street Fighter 6 director Takayuki Nakayama apologized and announced plans to revise misleading text passages related to the characters' relationship.