The Argument for Street Fighter's Leaked Destiny 2 Crossover to Cut Both Ways

Video game collaborations have become commonplace in recent decades, especially in competitive multiplayer titles like Street Fighter 6. Capcom’s premier fighting franchise has a strong history of lending out its characters to other video games, and its most recent collaboration with Destiny 2 was recently leaked on X (formerly known as Twitter). The potential crossover will feature Ghost Shells skins in the image of Ryu, Chun-Li, and Cammy. While this collab is quite cute and fun, a more intriguing and impactful one would be if Street Fighter 6 borrowed some of Destiny 2’s iconic characters.

The Destiny franchise has a long thread of crossovers, too. It started with subtle references to other games like Halo and Dark Souls in 2014. By 2022, however, Destiny 2 ramped up its collaborations with other games like Fortnite, which featured skins for Commander Zavala, Ikora Rey, and Exo Stranger. More recently, however, the game has been borrowing from other titles. With a collaboration with one of the biggest fighting franchises on the horizon, it would be interesting to see Destiny 2 lend its iconic characters to a completely foreign game genre.

How Destiny 2 Characters Could Fit Into Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6 only recently started bringing characters from other franchises as playable units. Terry Bogard from Fatal Fury and King of Fighters fame is the first, while Mai (from the same game series) will be released in 2025. This crossover was well-received by fans, as some were disappointed that previous SF6 collaborations with titles like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles didn’t feature any playable characters. The proverbial floodgates have been opened for other games to sign their characters up for the World Fighting Tournament, and Destiny 2’s cast is filled with fighters who are qualified for the job.

Commander Zavala is the Perfect Choice for a Brawler or Grappler

It would seem unfair for Destiny 2’s Guardians to bring guns into actual fistfights, so it will have to send in a character who’s good at hand-to-hand combat. Commander Zavala has shown some close-quarters battles in the past. His Prelude video even shows him blowing enemies away with a supercharged punch. This Titan would likely fit as a grappler like Zangief or a frightening brawler like Marisa.

Ikora Rey Would Make for a Great Zoner

Guardians are likely trained for close-quarters battles, as evidenced by their different melee choices per sub-class. Perhaps the coolest ones come from Warlocks like Ikora Rey, as they can throw out projectiles using their melees. It’s not hard to imagine her as a zoner like JP in Street Fighter 6, throwing out balls of lightning and arcane needles at anyone who dares to challenge the leader of the Warlock Vanguard.

Destiny 2 Skins Would be Great for SF6, Too

If playable characters are too big of an ask, there are other ways for Destiny 2 to lend its characters to Street Fighter 6. Like with the TMNT and Monster Hunter collaborations in SF6, the game could introduce Destiny 2 cosmetics. Zavala’s Titan armor would be a perfect fit for Zangief. Meanwhile, Ken’s confident personality and fast-paced playstyle make him a great candidate for a Cayde 6 outfit. Ryu and Luke’s protagonist status makes them obvious choices for the default Titan, Warlock, or Hunter Guardian skins.

While it makes sense for Destiny 2’s cast to crossover into other shooter titles, it’s far more interesting to see them outside their comfort zone — like fighting games. It would be cool to see them fight against the SF6 cast using their unique skill sets. However, it may be more realistic for them to appear as fighter skins.

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Released

June 2, 2023

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Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer , Local Multiplayer

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T For Teen Due To Mild Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence

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