Overview
- The rumor, resurfacing Wednesday in outlet reports, traces to a now-deleted Reddit post by user RnK_Clan, who previously leaked Street Fighter 6 additions like Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui.
- The unverified list names Vega, Mike Haggar and Gouken alongside Tifa, though insiders have questioned parts of it based on timeline clues and the prospect of decoy information.
- FGC creator Rooflemonger said he heard about Tifa and Vega months ago but warned that other names did not match what he was told and urged fans to wait for trailers.
- Multiple outlets note there is no official word from Capcom and no datamine or in-game evidence, so the speculation remains unconfirmed.
- Tifa has not been a playable fighter since 2011’s Dissidia 012, which helps explain strong fan interest and disappointment among Tekken players who had hoped to see her in Tekken 8.