Street Fighter IV to Get Free Championship Mode Expansion Post-Launch; New DLC Costumes Also Detailed

Capcom sent us a note today outlining the free-to-download Championship Mode expansion pack for Street Fighter IV, releasing post-launch.

The new mode will include replay of top matches, Championship and Tournament point scoring, and a competitive matching system that will require players to earn Grade Points before being eligible for certain matches.

Also, the upcoming DLC schedule and details surrounding the release of additionally character costumes is fleshed out below. The costumes will cost 320 MS points or $3.99 over PSN. The DLC bundles include Brawler, Femme Fatale, Shoruken, Shadowloo, and classic packs.

Press Release:

Capcom is pleased to announce the first expansion pack for Street Fighter IV. Championship Mode expansion pack will add several unique and gameplay enriching options to Street Fighter IV’s already robust feature set free of charge post launch. Street Fighter IV’s Championship Mode Expansion Pack will include:

• Replay Mode – Record, upload, and download top matches to share with the Street Fighter IV community. Players can analyze top tiered fighters matches, leave voter feedback for others, and share their own triumphant victories.
• New Points System – Two new points systems to measure your skill (Championship and Tournament Points)
• Enhanced Tournament Matching System – Skill level matching system offers improved tournament match making for beginners and mid-level players. Competitors earn Grade Points (GP) to earn entry into more advanced tournaments.

Additionally, we are announcing the DLC alternate costume expansion packs for Street Fighter IV to customize your fighters. Each DLC pack offers an alternate costume for you favorite Street Fighter IV character. The packs are grouped by themes and will be available for 320 MS points for Xbox 360 or $3.99 on PlayStation 3 post launch.

• 2/17 – Brawler Pack DLC Pack will include alternate costumes for: Zangeif, E.Honda, Rufus, El Furete, and Abel.
• 2/24 – Femme Fatale Pack will include alternate costumes for: Chun-Li, Cammy, Sakura, Rose, and C.Viper.
• 3/3 – Shoruken Pack will include alternate costumes for: Ryu, Ken, Akuma, Gouken, and Dan.
• 3/10 – Shadowloo Pack will include alternate costumes for: Seth, M.Bison, Sagat, Balrog, and Vega.
• 3/17 – Classic Pack will include alternate costumes for: Guile, Dhalsim, Fei-Long, Blanka, and Gen.