Fighting game notables are asked if they'd prefer Final Fantasy's Tifa Lockhart to join Street Fighter 6 or Tekken 8
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Key Points:
- Final Fantasy characters have increasingly appeared in fighting games, with Cloud Strife and Sephiroth in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Noctis Lucis Caelum in Tekken 7, and Clive Rosfield joining Tekken 8 Season 1.
- Square Enix appears open to further crossovers between Final Fantasy and popular fighting games, potentially expanding to other franchises.
- A recent rumor suggests that Final Fantasy's Tifa Lockhart may join Street Fighter 6, sparking discussions among fans who have long petitioned for her inclusion in Tekken.
- Mirage released a clip polling fighting game professionals on whether Tifa fits better in Street Fighter 6 or Tekken 8, revealing divided opinions and some indifference among players.
- Despite mixed reactions from professionals, an official announcement of Tifa joining a fighting game would likely excite many fans and broaden audience interest.