One of Street Fighter 2's Original Designers Wants to Rebalance Super Turbo 3 Decades After Its Release
Akira Nishitani, one of the original designers for Street Fighter 2 and Final Fight, expressed an interest in rebalancing Super Street Fighter 2: Turbo — over 30 years after its release.
Akira Nishitani, a co-creator of Street Fighter 2 and Final Fight, has hinted at the possibility of rebalancing Super Street Fighter 2: Turbo nearly three decades after its initial release. In September 2026, the iconic game designer shared his thoughts on X/Twitter, stating that he'd like to take a second look at the game if the opportunity arose.
While Capcom has released numerous retro collections of its older fighting games, a fully rebalanced version of Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo might not be on the table. Industry expert James Chen voiced his concerns, highlighting that such changes could potentially alienate players, given the immense affection for the original title.
Nishitani, now running his own game development company Arika since 1995, seems to be more open to the idea, albeit with caution. The fighting game community remains divided, with some advocating for a careful approach to ensure the beloved game stays intact.
Written by urgent.news from IGN's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
