Fans Freak Out Over Confirmation of Romantic Relationship Between Alex and Patricia in Street Fighter 6

Alex is one of the fighters in Street Fighter, first appearing in the 3rd game, while Patricia is a character who, in the Street Fighter storyline, is his second cousin and like a “younger sister” to Alex, seeing him as an older brother… But Street Fighter 6 revealed that the two now also see each other as husband and wife, as they got married and had children!

And some fans are losing it!

The Relationship Between Alex and Patricia

Alex lost his parents at a young age and was taken in by Tom, his father’s best friend. Over time, Tom raised him like a son while training him to become a strong fighter. During this period, Patricia, Tom’s biological daughter, grew up alongside Alex, following his training and living with him daily.

However, the way this relationship is described varies depending on the game version. In the English translation, Tom is presented as Alex’s adoptive father, making Patricia his adoptive sister. In Japanese, the term used is more ambiguous, meaning someone who raised or guided Alex, without necessarily formalizing adoption.

So you’ve probably noticed that the Japanese perspective on this relationship is very different from the Western one.

Alex and Patricia in Street Fighter 6

As the story progresses in World Tour mode, it becomes clear that Alex developed a strong sense of protection for Patricia, stemming from a promise made to Tom. This bond, which began as a familial-like connection, evolved over the years. The game shows that their relationship transformed into a deep friendship and, later, into a romantic relationship.

Arcade mode shows a scene where Patricia is pregnant, indicating they built a life together. This moment symbolizes not only the characters’ growth but also a new chapter for Alex, now a future father.

Western fans lost their minds, asking, “How did Alex get his sister/cousin pregnant?” and complaints started circulating online.

Despite the controversy, there’s an important detail: biologically, Alex and Patricia are only distant relatives, making the relationship legal in the United States, where the story takes place. Still, the way the game presents this evolution, combined with translation differences, was enough to spark complaints.