Handscar, a top Street Fighter 6 player, released a traditional tier list indicating C. Viper could become a dominant character in the game, potentially reaching S tier as players become more familiar with her, despite her current placement in A tier. Mai remains the top character, while Lily is considered the weakest.
GLOE|Nemo has released a new tier list for Street Fighter 6, ranking C. Viper at the bottom of C tier, indicating her current performance is considered weak compared to other characters, despite Nemo's belief that all characters can still win in the game.
Capcom released a new update for Street Fighter 6 featuring bug fixes, character adjustments including C. Viper's return, and new content like outfits and collaborations, with a focus on stability and consistency improvements.
Capcom revealed detailed gameplay mechanics for C. Viper in Street Fighter 6, highlighting her move costs, new followups, and nostalgic costume, emphasizing her technical playstyle with Drive Gauge management and new move options like Focus Force and high jump.
Capcom has announced that C. Viper will return as a DLC character for Street Fighter 6 in Autumn 2025, along with new summer outfits and other DLC characters like Sagat, Alex, and Ingrid. A free update for the Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is also available, adding Ingrid and more characters to Street Fighter Alpha 3 UPPER. The game is also available on Switch 2, with a demo accessible for players.
Season 3 of Street Fighter 6 introduces a significant change to the Perfect Parry mechanic, which greatly benefits C. Viper, a character known for her ambiguous crossup attacks. This update could make her a formidable and disruptive force in the game, reminiscent of her dominance in Street Fighter 4, where her technical skill and offensive options made her a top-tier character. The change is expected to impact her gameplay and strategy significantly when the new season releases this fall.
Capcom announced the Season 3 DLC lineup for Street Fighter 6 during Summer Game Fest, featuring returning characters Sagat, C. Viper, Ingrid, and Alex, with release dates spanning Summer 2024 to Spring 2026. The trailer showcased new character designs and gameplay snippets, highlighting Sagat's iconic moves and new stages, while also providing a nostalgic look at the characters' histories.