# Ingrid (Street Fighter)
**Ingrid** (イングリッド, Inguriddo), also known as the Eternal Goddess, is a video game character created by Capcom who first appeared in the crossover fighting game *Capcom Fighting Evolution* before joining the *Street Fighter* series with *Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX*[1](https://capcom.fandom.com/wiki/Ingrid). She is set to debut in *Street Fighter 6* as a downloadable content character, in her first-ever canon appearance[1](https://capcom.fandom.com/wiki/Ingrid).
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Native name | イングリッド (Inguriddo); epithet: the Eternal Goddess[1](https://capcom.fandom.com/wiki/Ingrid) |
| First appearance | *Capcom Fighting Evolution*; joined *Street Fighter* via *Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX*, a PSP port[1](https://capcom.fandom.com/wiki/Ingrid) • [2](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/street-fighter-6s-season-3-characters-have-been-announced-thanks-to-wrestler-kenny-omega) |
| Origin | Created for *Capcom Fighting All-Stars*, a 3D crossover fighter that was canceled before release[3](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fighting/street-fighter-6s-third-dlc-season-is-a-banger-with-possibly-the-weirdest-dlc-pick-to-date-announced-by-aews-kenny-omega-playing-dress-up/) |
| *Street Fighter 6* release | Announced at Summer Game Fest on June 6, 2025 as Year 3 DLC; released May 28, 2026[4](https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Ingrid) • [5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwp56gLGqh8) |
| Canon status | Her *Street Fighter 6* appearance is her first-ever canon appearance[1](https://capcom.fandom.com/wiki/Ingrid) |
| Playstyle | Zoning fighter built around the Sun Shot projectile, teleportation, parries, and projectile reflection[6](https://fgctopplayers.com/characters/ingrid/) |
| Signature theme | "Heat Haze" by Maiko Kubo, from *Capcom Fighting Evolution*[7](https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Capcom_Fighting_Evolution) |
## Origins and game history
Ingrid was originally designed for *Capcom Fighting All-Stars*, a planned 3D crossover fighting game that Capcom canceled; she instead debuted in *Capcom Fighting Evolution*, a 2D crossover title featuring characters from *Street Fighter II*, *Street Fighter Alpha*, *Street Fighter III*, *Darkstalkers*, and *Red Earth*[3](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fighting/street-fighter-6s-third-dlc-season-is-a-banger-with-possibly-the-weirdest-dlc-pick-to-date-announced-by-aews-kenny-omega-playing-dress-up/) • [7](https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Capcom_Fighting_Evolution). Her theme in that game, "Heat Haze" by Maiko Kubo, was included in both vocal and instrumental versions on a mini disc packaged with the game's soundtrack album's first pressing[7](https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Capcom_Fighting_Evolution).
Her next appearance was *Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX*, a [PlayStation Portable](https://www.edgepedia.org/playstation-portable) port of *Street Fighter Alpha 3* that added her with a story tying her to the *Street Fighter* universe[4](https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Ingrid) • [2](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/street-fighter-6s-season-3-characters-have-been-announced-thanks-to-wrestler-kenny-omega). Outside playable roles, she has appeared in *Street Fighter* merchandise and artwork, and she is identified by fans as the creator of the Pandora's Box artifact in *Street Fighter X Tekken*[8](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/358511-street-fighter-6/80225202).
## Street Fighter 6
During Summer Game Fest on June 6, 2025, Capcom announced Ingrid as one of four Year 3 DLC characters for *Street Fighter 6*, alongside [Alex](https://www.edgepedia.org/alex-street-fighter), C. Viper, and Sagat, in a live-action trailer starring the professional wrestler [Kenny Omega](https://www.edgepedia.org/kenny-omega)[4](https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Ingrid) • [2](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/street-fighter-6s-season-3-characters-have-been-announced-thanks-to-wrestler-kenny-omega). Capcom's release windows placed Sagat in Summer 2025, C. Viper in Autumn 2025, Alex in Early Spring 2026, and Ingrid in [Late Spring](https://www.edgepedia.org/late-spring) 2026[2](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/street-fighter-6s-season-3-characters-have-been-announced-thanks-to-wrestler-kenny-omega). She was released on May 28, 2026[4](https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Ingrid) • [9](https://www.capcomfrance.fr/ingrid-sf6-sortie/).
**Canon and story.** Capcom describes her *Street Fighter 6* appearance as her first-ever canon appearance[1](https://capcom.fandom.com/wiki/Ingrid). Her release update made her a World Tour master, letting players' avatars learn her fighting style and special moves, and she is the final character to receive additional World Tour story content upon release[10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ7baNi9RdM) • [11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOiGBDIbXNU).
**Availability.** Ingrid can be purchased individually with Fighter Coins, and owners of the Year 3 Character Pass or Ultimate Pass receive her automatically; the Ultimate Pass also grants her Outfit 3[5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwp56gLGqh8) • [11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOiGBDIbXNU). The game is available on [Nintendo Switch 2](https://www.edgepedia.org/nintendo-switch-2), [PlayStation 5](https://www.edgepedia.org/playstation-5), [PlayStation 4](https://www.edgepedia.org/playstation-4), Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam)[9](https://www.capcomfrance.fr/ingrid-sf6-sortie/).
## Gameplay
In *Street Fighter 6*, Ingrid is a zoning character who uses unorthodox mobility, parries, and projectile reflection to frustrate opponents[6](https://fgctopplayers.com/characters/ingrid/). Her central tool is the Sun Shot projectile, used in variations to control tempo and force opponents into uncomfortable spacing, though moves with projectile invulnerability counter her game plan[12](https://jumpmantours.com/article/ingrid-s-full-movelist-breakdown-mechanics-in-street-fighter-6-sun-crest-abilities-explained) • [13](https://streetfighter6.wiki/characters/ingrid/). Her kit also includes teleportation that lets her close distance suddenly after firing projectiles[5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwp56gLGqh8).
## Reception
Ingrid has been a divisive character. Community accounts describe her as a character the community "absolutely hated" in her earlier appearances, while her *Street Fighter 6* version has been received as the version of the character the series should have had years ago[15](https://www.analogstickgaming.com/previews1/street-fighter-6-year-three-character-impressions).
She has also had measurable community support. In the 2024 "Who's Your Top Tier" character poll held in *Street Fighter 6*'s Battle Hub, which featured the entire mainline *Street Fighter* roster plus Captain Sawada, she ranked 13th[4](https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Ingrid). Fans have argued that Capcom markets her primarily as a *Street Fighter* character rather than a crossover guest, citing her merchandise appearances and poll history[8](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/358511-street-fighter-6/80225202).
## References
1. [Ingrid, Capcom Database (Fandom)](https://capcom.fandom.com/wiki/Ingrid)
2. [Street Fighter 6's Season 3 characters have been announced, thanks to wrestler Kenny Omega, TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/street-fighter-6s-season-3-characters-have-been-announced-thanks-to-wrestler-kenny-omega)
3. [Street Fighter 6's third DLC season is a banger with possibly the weirdest DLC pick to date, GamesRadar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fighting/street-fighter-6s-third-dlc-season-is-a-banger-with-possibly-the-weirdest-dlc-pick-to-date-announced-by-aews-kenny-omega-playing-dress-up/)
4. [Ingrid, Street Fighter Wiki (Fandom)](https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Ingrid)
5. [Street Fighter 6 – Ingrid Gameplay Trailer, official Street Fighter YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwp56gLGqh8)
6. [Ingrid – Street Fighter 6 Tier, Stats, & Matchups, FGC Top Players](https://fgctopplayers.com/characters/ingrid/)
7. [Capcom Fighting Evolution, Street Fighter Wiki (Fandom)](https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Capcom_Fighting_Evolution)
8. [Rate this character out of 10: Ingrid?, GameFAQs boards](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/358511-street-fighter-6/80225202)
9. [Ingrid rejoint le casting de Street Fighter 6, Capcom France](https://www.capcomfrance.fr/ingrid-sf6-sortie/)
10. [Street Fighter 6 – Official Ingrid Update Trailer, IGN](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ7baNi9RdM)
11. [Street Fighter 6 – Ingrid Update Launch Trailer, official Street Fighter YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOiGBDIbXNU)
12. [Ingrid's Full Movelist Breakdown & Mechanics in Street Fighter 6, Jumpman Tours](https://jumpmantours.com/article/ingrid-s-full-movelist-breakdown-mechanics-in-street-fighter-6-sun-crest-abilities-explained)
13. [Street Fighter 6 Ingrid Guide, streetfighter6.wiki](https://streetfighter6.wiki/characters/ingrid/)
14. [A 5-minute summary of Ingrid's trick collection, note.com](https://note.com/takukakugamer/n/n94aedb271bea?hl=en)
15. [Street Fighter 6: Year Three Character Impressions, Analog Stick Gaming](https://www.analogstickgaming.com/previews1/street-fighter-6-year-three-character-impressions)
16. [Street Fighter 6's New Character Ingrid Bombs with Players Over Uncanny Valley Design, GameGeeker](https://gamegeeker.com/news/street-fighter-6-ingrid-character-model-controversy)
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