Street Fighter 6 (SF6) Update 1.16 Patch Notes (Version 1.000.016)

Capcom releases Street Fighter 6 update 1.16 is available to download on PS4, PS5(1.000.016), PC, and Xbox consoles. According to the SF6 update 1.16 patch notes, the latest update focuses on balancing defensive techniques, increasing counterplay for Crouching Heavy Kicks, and fine-tuning throw mechanics. In addition, Street Fighter 6 patch 1.16 enhances gameplay consistency, while visual updates clarify Overdrive interactions.

SF6 1.16 Patch Notes – December 2, 2024

Summary of Key Changes

Tuned down defensive techniques: Adjusted moves with invincibility and low-risk side-switching to reduce their overwhelming impact.
Crouching Heavy Kick adjustments: Increased risk on block for specific characters by altering pushback and recovery.
Jump cancel adjustments: Made it harder to counter normal throws using jump-cancel techniques.
Perfect Parry and Bug Fixes: Improved consistency in multi-hit parries and addressed various interaction bugs.

Patch Notes

Universal Adjustments

Normal Throw

Extended active frames: Normal throws now have extended active frames when the hitbox interacts with a jumping animation.
Exclusion: Change does not apply to command throws.

Perfect Parry

Multi-hit attacks can no longer be canceled from the second hit onward if Perfect Parried.

Collision Pushbox Behavior

Fixed an issue causing unexpected distance shifts when switching positions with airborne opponents in the corner.

Super Armor Hitbox

Resolved an issue where attacks would mistakenly be absorbed during hitstop while another hit was absorbed by super armor.

Overdrive Arts

Visual clarity improved: Overdrive effects now take priority over Burnout recovery visuals when performed immediately after recovery.

Defensive Technique Adjustments

Reduced the power of some defensive techniques with invincibility or low risk that allowed side-switching too easily.
Aimed to balance corner pressure and mitigate excessive defensive advantages.

Crouching Heavy Kick Adjustments

Increased risk for blocked Crouching Heavy Kicks for these characters:
- Jamie
- Ken
- Cammy
- Akuma
- M. Bison
Adjustments include reduced pushback and increased recovery on block to make counterattacks easier.

Jump Cancel Adjustments

Prevented jump cancels from avoiding normal throws followed by special move counters.
Maintains jump cancel usability while ensuring aggressive strategies remain viable.
Command throws are unaffected by this change.

Kimberly

Key Changes Summary

Kimberly received significant buffs to improve her offensive capabilities and neutral game presence. The main focus was on making her moves more reliable and easier to convert into meaningful offense.

Notable adjustments:

Water Slicer Slide now guarantees advantage on hit
Hisen Kick received multiple improvements including better hitboxes and Drive gauge gain
Standing Heavy Punch’s range was increased
Arc Step startup was reduced from 8 to 6 frames

Major Impact Changes

Water Slicer Slide (↘+Medium Kick)
- Now guarantees +1 on hit and -5 on block during active frames 1-4
- Added knockdown property on Punish Counter
Hisen Kick (→+Heavy Kick)
- Expanded forward hitbox
- Reduced foot hurtbox
- Massive Drive gauge increase (1200 → 3000)
- Improved input buffer window
Arc Step System
- Faster startup improves combo potential
- Better synergy with Standing Heavy Punch changes

Luke

Key Changes Summary

Luke’s adjustments focus on improving his pressure game and making his special moves more reliable. The changes emphasize his brawler playstyle while making his moves more consistent.

Notable adjustments:

Standing Heavy Kick gains more Drive gauge
Double Impact received multiple improvements
Flash Knuckle system was refined
Super Art 2 (Eraser) received combo consistency improvements

Major Impact Changes

Double Impact (→+Heavy Punch)
- Increased forward movement
- Better block hitbox
- Reduced pushback on hit
Medium Flash Knuckle
- Recovery on block improved (-10 → -8)
- Reduced hurtbox during recovery
- Better input buffer window
Fatal Shot
- Now causes wall splat
- Increased hitstop on base hits

Jamie

Key Changes Summary

Jamie received a significant system change where he now gains Drive gauge when increasing drink levels, even before level 4. This makes his early game stronger and resource management more strategic.

Notable adjustments:

Drive gauge gain on drink level increases
Jumping Heavy Kick now guarantees knockdown
Improved consistency of various special moves

Major Impact Changes

Drink Level System
- Now provides Drive gauge at all levels
- Amount varies based on technique used
Jumping Heavy Kick
- Guarantees knockdown on air hit
- Improves Jamie’s air-to-air game
Overdrive Freeflow Strikes
- Better juggle properties at Drink level 4
- Improved Super Art cancel consistency

Manon

Key Changes Summary

Manon’s changes focus on improving her resource gain mechanics, with medal level now affecting Super Art gauge gain. Her close-range game also received some improvements.

Notable adjustments:

Medal-dependent Super Art gauge gain
Increased Drive gauge gain on key moves
Standing Heavy Kick now plus on hit

Major Impact Changes

Medal System Integration
- Manège Doré Super Art gain:
  - Level 1-2: 3000 (unchanged)
  - Level 3-4: 4000
  - Level 5: 5000
- Renversé Super Art gain:
  - Level 1-2: 2150 (unchanged)
  - Level 3-4: 3150
  - Level 5: 4150
Drive Gauge Improvements
- À Terre second hit: 1000 → 2500
- Heavy Dégagé: 2000 → 3000
Frame Data Adjustments
- Standing Heavy Kick: -2 → +1 on hit
- Renversé Feint recovery reduced by 2 frames

Marisa

Key Changes Summary

Marisa received significant improvements to her charge-based moves and overall offensive capabilities. The changes focus on making her heavy attacks more accessible and effective.

Notable adjustments:

Reduced charge time for heavy attacks by 3 frames
Improved Phalanx’s utility and safety
Enhanced Falx Crusher’s pressure potential
Better throw baiting options with Crouching Heavy Punch

Major Impact Changes

Marisa Style System
- Faster charge time for:
  - Standing Heavy Punch
  - Standing Heavy Kick
  - Crouching Heavy Kick
  - Malleus Breaker
Phalanx (→↓↘+P)
- Active frames increased (3 → 6)
- Extended forward hitbox
- Increased Drive gauge gain (2000 → 3000)
- Better air hit properties
Malleus Breaker Changes
- Second hit now causes knockdown
- Knockdown time increased by 10 frames

Lily

Key Changes Summary

Lily’s changes focus on expanding her combo potential and improving the utility of her basic attacks. The adjustments allow for more varied combo routes and better resource management.

Notable adjustments:

Improved Crouching Light Punch frame advantage
Enhanced Desert Storm’s combo potential
Better Tomahawk Buster follow-up options

Major Impact Changes

Crouching Light Punch
- Frame advantage improved (+5 → +6)
- Modified Drive Rush cancel window
Desert Storm (→+HP > HP > HP)
- First hit advantage improved (+1 → +2)
- Increased Drive gauge gain (2000 → 3000)
- Final hit damage buffed (500 → 800)
Tomahawk Buster System
- Adjusted ground hit properties for better combo potential
- Modified blowback properties based on version

JP

Key Changes Summary

JP’s changes primarily focus on his Super Art system and basic move improvements. The adjustments aim to enhance his pressure game and combo potential.

Notable adjustments:

Super Art 2 (Lovushka) projectile persistence
Better Super Art 3 combo potential
Improved Drive gauge gain on Standing Medium Punch

Major Impact Changes

Super Art 2 Lovushka
- Projectiles remain after Punish Counter throws
- Enhanced pressure options
Standing Medium Punch
- Increased Drive gauge gain (2000 → 3000)

Juri

Key Changes Summary

Juri received adjustments to improve her combo routes and Drive gauge management. The changes focus on making her heavy attacks more rewarding.

Notable adjustments:

Improved Drive gauge gain on heavy attacks
Enhanced Crouching Heavy Punch properties
Better Heavy Fuhajin utility

Major Impact Changes

Drive Gauge Improvements
- Standing Heavy Kick: 3000 → 4000
- Korenzan normal: 1500 → 3500
- Korenzan chain: 374 → 875
Crouching Heavy Punch
- New spinning knockdown on air Punish Counter
- Improved combo potential

Dee Jay

Key Changes Summary

Dee Jay’s changes focus on improving his anti-air game and follow-up potential. The adjustments make his moves more reliable and expand his offensive options.

Notable adjustments:

Enhanced Jackknife Maximum anti-air properties
Improved Waning Moon follow-ups
Better Funky Dance Feint utility

Major Impact Changes

Jackknife Maximum System
- Increased active frames
- Expanded air hit properties
- Better anti-air reliability
Waning Moon Improvements
- Better Punish Counter properties
- Enhanced combo potential
- More follow-up options

Cammy

Key Changes Summary

Cammy received significant adjustments to her offensive tools and side-switching capabilities. The changes aim to make her pressure more balanced.

Notable adjustments:

Modified Crouching Medium Punch properties
Removed Overdrive Cannon Spike side-switch
Rebalanced Cannon Strike advantage states

Major Impact Changes

Crouching Medium Punch
- Increased whiff recovery (14 → 17 frames)
- Expanded forward hurtbox on whiff
Overdrive Cannon Spike
- Removed side-switching property
- Modified damage distribution
- Added combo-only hitbox extension
Cannon Strike System
- Increased Drive gauge gain (1000 → 2500)
- Standardized frame advantage at specific heights
- Modified block recovery properties

Source: Street Fighter

Recently, Street Fighter 6 update 1.05 added a new fighter and various other changes. Unfortunetly, since the release, players are experiencing issues with the game. Future Street Fighter 6 version 1.000.016 will fix a few of these issues.

Download the free SF6 patch 1.16 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.