Sadly, I haven't played SFV since I don't have a gaming PC or a PS4 though I have been following the news and watching all the videos I can about it. If the PS3 kicks the bucket and we can no longer really watch Netflix, then maybe I can convince the wife to upgrade to a PS4. As for right now though, it's a waste of money that can be better used for actual savings. It was my idea actually.
Anyways, here are my hopes for the Season 2 DLC. I think that being Season 2 DLC, it would be great if we get multiple characters right off the bat followed by several more character throughout the months. That way, you garner more interest and hype when starting it off. For the first 3 characters, I think:
1) Sakurai
While definitely not my favorite character by a long shot, I think her inclusion would be a step in the right direction for the first content released for Season 2. One thing that I would love to see is for her to ditch her usual sailor-school girl outfit and pick a more winter-based one used for colder weather. No reason besides being a nice change. As for alternate outfits, her traditional warmer weather sailor outfit, a P.E. outfit, and a summer festival yukata outfit would fit nicely.
2) Abel
Seems logical considering his part in the story and assuming he heals up in time. He was an important part of SFIV which isn't getting much love aside for Juri. In terms of design, I think it would be interesting to design Abel as just coming out of the hospital after his injury and not really paying attention to how he appears. It would be fun to see Abel with long hair with a mustache and raggity beard. Complete in a patient gown haha. Or maybe just what he has on in his SFV story mode. Maybe draining him of his berserk state did more damage than they actually thought. If Capcom really wants to change how Abel plays, maybe has his left arm removed due to damage done by F.A.N.G.? A one armed grappler would be fun but than how can we put in Oro? Regardless, I would love to see the guy wear a Rugby outfit as an alternate costume. And maybe a bartender outfit, too.
3) Peter
Lol we really need him. The Brazilian police officer steps into the fray and tries his very best to be a winner. Obviously, he was a very weak character but maybe something happens to him to make him stronger...maybe he has a little remnants of M. Bison in him after he become psycho dust. It would be pretty fun to play as him; especially with his gun and nightstick. Heck, we can maybe even put opponents in handcuffs or lay down flares for extra fun. His V- Trigger is to summon an attack copter who fires upon the opponent followed by him driving a police car which smashes right into the opponent. As for alternate outfits, maybe a casual outfit, a detective outfit, and a riot gear outfit would be fun to see.
After that, 6 extra DLC character following them increasing the overall characters to 9.
4) Sodom
After working with Mad Gear and quitting, he opened a Yakitori restaurant in Tokyo which received quite a lot of fame for it's delicious taste and great atmosphere. That was until the place was trashed, the money stolen, and everything was burned tot he ground. Devastated by this criminal activity, he decides to take money fighting bad guys and becoming a "super hero" after inspired by the sudden onslaught of super-hero movies. Sodom isn't exactly popular but SFV has been including quite a number of forgotten SFA characters and Sodom might fit nicely into the game. Design wise, his SFV artwork would probably do fine but I would like to see something akin to Garuda from SF:EX personally. He would retain his fighting style from before as well. As for alt costumes, maybe one in a yakitori chef outfit or one reflecting the tengu or another Japanese spirit.
5) Dan
Ahh Dan. He's a mixed bag. Including Dan would just be the right thing to do for a Season 2 and be an interesting addition. I have no idea about his story or his look but, much like Sodom, I think his SFV artwork would do nicely. As for alternate outfits, they could do a lot of fun things with it. Personally, I am a fan of a topical resort outfit and a BBQ-themed outfit.
6) E. Honda
A classic and much needed character. Again, not sure about the story but maybe he retired after SFIV but came out of retirement for SFV? And his design could reflect a more laid back and less sumolike appearance for him. Like a leisure kimono, no face paint and sumo bun, and sandals. Of course, his alternate outfit would be that of a sumo wrestler and maybe also a Kabuki actor.
7) Decapre
Having appeared in the story mode - Decapre would be an interesting addition especially since Bison is no more. Who knows how she would be but obviously we would notice a huge personality and design change in comparison. Even game play would probably be affected. I think she is one of the more interesting characters to look to see how much SFV will have changed them.
8) I was stuck on number 8 since if seems fitting ti introduce an entirely new character (though one would argue that Peter fills this role) or even a guest fighter from another franchise; Capcom or an other company. If we were to go the route of a guest character, here are a list of characters that I think would fit in fairly well into SF.
*Jin Kazuma (Tekken)
*Adam Jensen (Deus Ex)
*Kratos (God of War)
*Chris Redfield (Resident Evil)
*Snake (Metal Gear Solid)
*Faith Connors (mirror's Edge)
Again those are just ideas. However, I would prefer a Street Fighter character and that character would be ...
8) Sagat
There would be a reason why he left Shadaloo and why Abel found him in his mountain retreat which could be explored with Abel included in Season 2. Persoanlly, I wanna see a bearded Sagat. Don't know why but a bald and bearded Sagat would be cool. Oh, and a clothe obscuring his one eye instead of an eye patch. That would be pretty bad ass along with a Thai robe of some sort. His alternate outfits could include his former attire and a royal purple robe.
9) And because I am running out of time...Gill as the final piece in the puzzle. Not much to change in his design or game play.
in a while.