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Originally Posted by EGMNow
The first round of content arrives next week, split between March 28th and March 30th. First, SFV grows beyond the prologue story and online matchmaking with the introduction of Challenge mode: a series of general and character-specific tutorials. Combo trials return in much the same form as in SFV‘s predecessor, adding yet another way to earn Fight Money.
Outside of the previously known Challenge mode, general improvements gleaned from both fans and internal testing constitute a new rematch option in matchmaking, where both players can agree to settle their feud in a best of three. Battle lounge improvements and a few bug fixes will come packaged with the first March update.
On March 30th, Alex arrives and you’ll get to buy him, as well as other character’s outfits, through the activated In-Game Shop. As a precaution, however, Capcom has decided to delay the launch of Zenny, the game’s exchange currency for real money, until they feel confident enough in their sometimes buggy servers to keep data secure. As a token for waiting, Alex will be available for free to all players as a trial period before the Zenny system is activated, meaning those short on in-game Fight Money can still play as the DLC character. Once Zenny is activated, Alex will no longer be free to those without a Season Pass and will have to be earned or purchased through the original means.
Speaking of Season Pass holders, they’ll be the only ones able to access the premium DLC costumes during the free trial period, and as an apology, a new free stage at a later date.
The first round of the Street Fighter V March update, which includes Challenge mode, launches March 28th. Alex and the in-game store unlocks on March 30th. The free DLC trial period is indefinite until further notice.
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