Street Fighter 6: How to Change to Modern or Classic Controls

Looking for how to change to Modern or Classic controls in Street Fighter 6? Capcom's latest includes an alternate control scheme, reducing the barrier for entry for new players. Regardless of which option you want to use, though, it can be confusing toggling between the modes. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're going to explain how to change to Modern or Classic controls.

Street Fighter 6: How to Change to Modern or Classic Controls

The menus in Capcom's fighter can be a bit muddled and confusing, so it's understandable if you're not sure how to toggle between Modern or Classic controls. Fortunately, we're going to help you to configure the game exactly how you want it below.

Find a Favourite in Fighting Grounds

If you're just blitzing your way through the traditional gameplay in Fighting Grounds, then you can select a control type when you pick your character. You'll find the option to pick between Modern or Classic beneath Costume or Colour in the Character settings.

Set Your Preferences for World Tour and More

From the main menu, push the Options button to bring up the Multi Menu and select Options > Controls. From here you can universally assign the Player 1 Control Settings and Player 2 Control Settings. You'll also find the option for Avatar Battle Control Type, which will alter the control scheme in World Tour. Keep in mind, however, that you'll need to have completed the first few missions in World Tour before you can change to Classic if that's what you want to do.

Configure Your Online Battle Settings

You'll also need to independently setup your control preferences for online play, in the Battle Hub and beyond. To do this, push the Options button to bring up the Multi Menu and select Profile, then press square to access Battle Settings. Highlight your chosen character and press triangle to Update Character Settings. If you press triangle again on your chosen Control Type, you can automatically apply this setting to all characters.

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