I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve queued into a ranked match and stopped mid-pick to stare at a player’s sick custom Juri outfit, wondering where they found it. If you’ve ever wanted to swap your main’s default gi or bodysuit for something that fits your personal style, you’re not alone. There are no hidden hacks or exploits to unlock costumes, all methods we cover are 100% legitimate and won't risk your account being banned. This guide breaks down every way to get new costumes in Street Fighter 6, whether you want to spend zero dollars or splurge on rare limited-edition skins.
Unlock Free Base Alternate Costumes via World Tour Mode
The single best free way to unlock new costumes is through the game’s open-world World Tour mode, and you don’t even have to beat the full story to get most of them. Every character on the roster acts as a “master” you can bond with by completing their side quests, giving them preferred gifts, and training under their fighting style. Once your bond level with a master hits 10, you’ll automatically unlock their default alternate costume for use in all game modes, no extra cost required.
You can unlock every character's default alternate costume completely for free without spending real currency. If you don’t feel like grinding bond levels, you can also pick these costumes up for 50,000 Fight Money later, but grinding World Tour takes less than an hour per character if you focus on giving them their favorite gifts. For example, Ryu loves high-quality instant noodles, Chun-Li prefers protein powder, and Jamie goes crazy for boba tea, so stock up on those items first to speed up the process.
World Tour also has exclusive costume rewards for beating certain side quests and story milestones, like the casual streetwear outfits for your custom player character that you can’t get anywhere else. These don’t transfer to the core roster, but they let you make your World Tour avatar feel totally unique as you run around Metro City.
How to Get New Costumes in Street Fighter 6 Via In-Game Fight Money Purchases
If you don’t want to play through World Tour, you can buy almost all base alternate costumes directly from the in-game shop using Fight Money, the free currency you earn just from playing the game. Each character’s base alternate skin costs 50,000 Fight Money, and limited-time event costumes sometimes show up in the shop for Fight Money during their event windows too.
Fight Money purchases are permanent, so you won't lose access to costumes you buy even after events end. A lot of new players waste their Fight Money on random emojis and profile stickers when they first start, so if you’re saving for costumes, avoid those unnecessary purchases until you’ve unlocked all the skins you want. If you’re looking to grind Fight Money fast, these are the most efficient methods:
You can also earn bonus Fight Money by playing with friends in casual lobbies, so make it a group activity if you’re grinding for a specific costume. It’s way more fun than grinding solo, and you’ll get practice in at the same time.
Premium Costume Purchases via Fighter Coins and Fighting Passes
For rare crossover costumes, limited-edition collab skins, and special event outfits, you’ll need to use Fighter Coins, the game’s paid premium currency. These costumes include collaborations with other franchises like Tekken, popular anime series, and even streetwear brands, and they usually cost between 300 and 1000 Fighter Coins each, depending on their rarity.
Premium crossover costumes are only available for purchase during their official collaboration window, so you won't be able to buy them once the event ends. If you see a collab skin you love, don’t wait to buy it, because there’s no guarantee Capcom will re-release it later. You can also get exclusive premium and free costumes from the seasonal Fighting Pass, which unlocks rewards as you play matches and complete challenges. The free tier of the pass usually includes 1-2 costumes per season, while the paid tier has 4-5 exclusive skins plus other cosmetics.
It’s important to note that all premium costumes are purely cosmetic, so they don’t give you any in-game advantage over other players. You don’t have to spend any real money to be competitive, so only buy premium skins if you really love the design and want to support the game’s ongoing updates.
Hidden Limited-Time Costume Unlock Methods Most Players Miss
There are a handful of rare costume unlock methods that most casual players never find out about, and they don’t require you to grind or spend extra money if you know where to look. First, always link your Capcom ID to your game profile and follow official Capcom social media channels. The company regularly runs giveaways for free costume codes for players who participate in community polls, share event posts, or sign up for their email newsletter.
Always link your Capcom ID to your game profile to qualify for all free official costume giveaways. You can also get exclusive costume codes by participating in local offline Street Fighter 6 tournaments. Many official Capcom-affiliated local events give out rare, limited-edition costume codes to all participants, not just top players, so it’s worth checking your local fighting game community’s event calendar if you want unique skins no one else in your ranked lobbies will have.
Never buy costume codes from third-party reseller sites, though. A huge number of these codes are stolen or fake, and using them can get your Capcom account permanently banned. If a code is being sold for way less than its official value, it’s almost definitely a scam, so stick to official sources only.
At the end of the day, customizing your main is one of the most fun parts of playing Street Fighter 6, and there’s an option for every budget and playstyle. Whether you want to grind World Tour for free skins, save up Fight Money, or splurge on a rare collab outfit, you don’t have to jump through hoops once you know how to get new costumes in Street Fighter 6. Don’t be afraid to mix and match, and show off your personal style the next time you queue into a match.