Ryu's relentless desire for untainted combat expertise is unwavering, even after being warned about the malicious force of Dark Hadou, which can corrupt a fighter and turn them into a merciless killing machine. This preoccupation ultimately leads him towards a confrontation with the infamous M. Bison, as he appears to plunge towards the dreaded realm of Dark Hadou. Fortunately, Ryu has the unwavering support of his closest ally, Ken, as well as a new addition to the Interpol team, Chun-Li, who are committed to saving him from being consumed by the malevolent power.