Street Fighter 6 Update 1.018 Introduces Bug Fixes, Adjustments to Drive Reversal, and Enhancements to Perfect Parry

by Ali Haider

Street Fighter 6 Update 1.018 delivers key fixes and tweaks to smooth out gameplay and polish the overall experience. The patch tackles problems with character guides and tutorials, making sure replays and in-game text now match up better with how battles actually play out. It also squashes a bug tied to the Drive Impact mechanic—specifically, the input buffer time getting shorter if an attack was absorbed using super armor. This fix keeps Drive Impact moves working consistently, no matter the situation.

Another big change involves Drive Reversal (from block/recovery). Characters like Kimberly and Blanka no longer have backward movement on the first frame, bringing them in line with the rest of the roster. The update also brings back the Perfect Parry adjustment from the December 2024 patch, which stops players from canceling moves starting on the second hit of a multi-hit attack if it’s Perfect Parried. This fix was temporarily rolled back due to issues but is now fully restored.

Patch Notes for Street Fighter 6 Update 1.018:

  • Universal Changes:
    • Character Guides & Tutorials (Bug Fix):
      • Fixed issues with replays not playing properly and inaccuracies in text due to earlier battle adjustment updates.
    • Drive Impact (Bug Fix):
      • Resolved an issue causing a shorter than normal input buffer time when an attack did not hit after absorbing a blow with super armor.
    • Drive Reversal (From Block/Recovery) (Bug Fix):
      • Removed the backward movement parameters of the first frame to align with how this technique performs for other characters.
      • Impacted Characters: Kimberly, Blanka
  • Perfect Parry (Adjustment):
    • Adjusted the mechanic so that if a multi-hit attack is Perfect Parried, it is no longer possible to cancel from the 2nd attack onward.
    • Note: This fix was initially implemented in the December 2, 2024 update, rolled back due to a known issue, and is now re-implemented after resolving that issue.

For additional character-specific adjustments, please refer to the official website.

Street Fighter 6 is the latest entry in the iconic fighting game series, recognized for its dynamic combat and diverse character roster. Developed and published by Capcom, the game features improved mechanics and a new perspective on the classic Street Fighter formula, providing an exciting competitive experience for both newcomers and veteran players.

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