Street Fighter 6 is here, and the beloved franchise’s latest iteration introduces a brand-new control system that makes it easier for new players to feel more comfortable. While veterans might attest to the tried and tested classic control scheme, beginners might find it a bit more intimidating to their liking.
This guide will tell you all about the keyboard controls in Street Fighter 6.
Keyboard Controls

Street Fighter 6 offers two types of control schemes to make it appealing to players new and old to the franchise. The new modern controls simplify the controls to make it easier for beginners to adapt to the game while the classic controls are best suited to fans of the franchise who have been accustomed to it over the years.
Here is the complete list of inputs for the keyboard in the game:
Modern Control Scheme Input for Keyboard
Moves | Buttons |
Up | W |
Back | A |
Down | S |
Forward | D |
Light Attack | U |
Medium Attack | J |
Heavy Attack | K |
Special Move | I |
Drive Parry | O |
Drive Impact | Y |
Assist | L |
Light+Medium | H (Throw) |
Classic Control Scheme Input for Keyboard
Moves | Buttons |
Up | W |
Back | A |
Down | S |
Forward | D |
Light Punch | U |
Medium Punch | I |
Heavy Punch | O |
Light Kick | J |
Medium Kick | K |
Heavy Kick | L |
MP+MK | H (Drive Parry) |
HP+HK | Y (Drive Impact) |
That’s it, these are all the keyboard controls available in Street Fighter 6!