SF4 Gets a New Mode - for Free!

Capcom has announced Championship mode for Street Fighter 4. The new mode gives players the chance to compete in five different grades of tournaments, creating the right challenge for players of every skill level.

In the new modes you’ll score Grade Points (GP) for tournament wins, and as your GP total grows, you’ll become eligible to enter into more exclusive tournaments. Winning tournaments will also net you Championship Points (CP). CPs are like “prize money” up for grabs in the tournament. The higher the GP skill of the players in a particular tournament, the bigger the CP prize!

In replay mode players can select and view the best Championship Mode tournament matches. Both versions will have an exclusive feature, check them out below.

• On the PlayStation Network, you can rate matches while you watch according to characteristics such as “awesome” or “funny.” Replays are then ranked based on these vote ratings.

• On Xbox Live, instead of rating the matches, you can choose to download and save your favourite replays to study the players’ techniques. You’ll also be able to turn on the input commands from both players to be able to review their button and joystick motions in precise detail.

Championship mode is scheduled to be available via a free update on Friday April 24!