Another NEW challenger has been introduced to the Street Fighter V roster! Rashid was recently revealed at the Games 15 event in Dubai, where Yoshinori Ono took to the stage to introduce the newest member of the Street Fighter family to the crowd. Attendees at Games 15 were then treated to a brand new playable demo starring Rashid, in addition to all of the previously announced challengers: Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Cammy, Vega, M. Bison, Birdie, Charlie Nash, Necalli and R. Mika.

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Joining the series from the Middle East, Rashid is an easy going and laid back character that has a very keen interest in technology and the latest gadgets on the market. His fighting style takes cues from parkour and he mixes it up with his unique ability to harness the power of wind. Always first in line to buy new tech, he uses these devices to research and create his fast-paced acrobatic moves, leaving his opponents in the dust and wondering what's coming next.

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Street Fighter V Official Site

 

[HtheB]

Rashid, what does the scouter say about his power level!?

 

[haxan]

Rashid, what does the scouter say about his power level!?

ITS OVER 9/111!!!!!

 

[RustInPeace]

I'm going to make it a goal to get PS4 by the time SF5 comes out.

 

[B-Blue]

Wind! Obey my command!

 

[Haloman800]

Why would a middle eastern (looks Arab) guy have a traditional Indian name?

 

[DJPlace]

don't know what to say... but where is ALEX or more peeps from SF III?

 

[mightymuffy]

Why would a middle eastern (looks Arab) guy have a traditional Indian name?

Hah, could be worse... remember Konami US renaming Goemon to Kid Ying (and Dr Yang)?

Interesting new character anyway, though I'm a bit dubious about those screenies posted: half of the (wind?) graphical effects, like the mini tornado, look great, the other half looks alarmingly similar to, well, flying....man juice really -

 

[A7MAD]

Why would a middle eastern (looks Arab) guy have a traditional Indian name?

Actually the name is Arabic so ... I don't what are you talking about .

 

[Bimmel]

A arabian wearing a scouter from Dragonball with a wind jutsu from Naruto. In Street Fighter.

Amazing!

 

[Radwan126]

Why would a middle eastern (looks Arab) guy have a traditional Indian name?

Rashid is actually an arabic name , it means "wise"
it's not indian at all.

 

[Mhaider191]

wow looks amazing!!

 

[Deboog]

Why does a Middle Eastern guy have an American accent?