How to Turn Off Commentator Voice in Street Fighter 6

To stop the commentator voice in Street Fighter 6, open the match’s Battle Settings before the fight, go to Other, open Commentary Settings, and set commentary to Off. For a local Versus match, choose the mode in Fighting Ground and change the option on its pre-match settings screen. For online play, open Battle Settings from the Multi Menu or matchmaking setup, then look under Other. Controller button prompts vary by platform, so use the on-screen hint for opening detailed settings.

This is a per-match audio choice rather than a reason to turn down all game sound. It lets you keep character voices, hit effects, music, and other cues while removing the real-time play-by-play voice. If you enjoy the tournament atmosphere but find the current voice distracting, changing the commentator lineup is a middle ground. The right option depends on whether you want no spoken commentary, a different voice, or the match audio intact with less narration.

Which option should you use?

For most people who want the commentator gone, the dedicated Off setting is the most precise choice. Avoid lowering every sound channel unless you also want the rest of the match quieter.

How do you turn commentary off before a local match?

1. Open Fighting Ground. From the main mode selection, choose Fighting Ground, then select Versus and the local match type you plan to play.
2. Open Battle Settings. Before starting the match, find the Battle Settings screen. The available match setup controls can vary slightly with the selected mode.
3. Go to Other. Move across the Battle Settings categories until Other is selected.
4. Open Commentary Settings and choose Off. If the option opens a smaller settings panel, follow the button prompt shown on your screen. Highlight Off, confirm the selection, and continue to the match.

The four menu diagrams show the route and labels to look for, not a pixel-exact capture of a particular platform’s interface. Button prompts and surrounding menu layout may look different on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, or Nintendo Switch 2.

How do you change commentary for online matches?

Online match commentary can be controlled from the matchmaking or Battle Settings flow. If you are already in Battle Hub, bring up the Multi Menu, open Profile, and use the Battle Settings control shown there. Then move to Other, open Commentary Settings, and set the option to Off before queuing or starting the next fight.

You can also look for Battle Settings during the match setup for Fighting Ground’s online modes. The important detail is to make the change before the next round begins. The commentary controls are part of match setup, and the standard route may not be available once the round is already underway. If you are in the middle of a match, finish or leave it, then update the setup before entering another one.

Capcom’s official manual describes Battle Settings as the place for online-match preferences and explains that the Multi Menu provides access to game-wide settings and profile-related areas. The manual does not document every platform-specific button prompt or every commentary submenu, so follow the prompt displayed in your game if your layout differs.

Should you turn commentary off or just change the voices?

Turning commentary off is best when you want silence from the match announcers. It reduces competing narration and makes it easier to focus on the opponent, listen for character voice lines, or hear sound effects that help you recognize an action. The trade-off is that you lose the tournament-style reactions and any explanatory remarks that could help a new player follow what is happening.

Changing the lineup is better if the feature itself appeals to you, but a particular voice, language, or combination does not. Open the detailed Commentary Settings panel and inspect the available commentator choices. Capcom introduced Real Time Commentary as a feature that reacts during matches and can provide accessible explanations; its original announcement also described subtitles in multiple languages. The lineup and language choices depend on the game’s installed content and selected options.

If you want to keep commentary but reduce other vocal noise, inspect the individual audio controls that appear in your version. Do not assume a “rally support” or crowd-volume slider controls the commentators themselves. Test the change in a low-stakes match: lower one setting, listen to a few exchanges, and decide whether the commentator voice is actually quieter. If it is still prominent, turn commentary Off directly.

Why can you still hear a commentator after changing the setting?

• The setting was changed after the match began. Match setup changes may apply to the next fight, not the round already in progress. Return to Battle Settings before starting another match.
• You changed a different audio channel. General voice, sound effects, music, and commentary are not necessarily the same control. Check Commentary Settings specifically.
• You changed a lineup instead of turning commentary off. Selecting another commentator changes who speaks, not whether the system speaks.
• You are in a mode with its own event setup. A tournament or scripted match can expose a different setup screen. Check the settings for that event and follow the choices it offers.
• Your selection did not save. Return to the same settings panel before another match and confirm that Off is still selected.

How can you verify the change?

Start a local Versus or training match after selecting Off and listen through the opening and first exchange. Character dialogue, impact sounds, music, and other match audio should remain audible while the real-time commentator track is absent. If everything is quiet, restore the general game volume and inspect the dedicated commentary option again.

For online play, confirm the setting in Battle Settings before you begin matchmaking. If only one mode continues to use commentary, it may have a separate match setup or a mode-specific limitation. The official manual provides the general Battle Settings route but does not list every possible commentary exception, so rely on the option shown in your current build rather than assuming one global switch controls every event.

Capcom describes the feature in its Street Fighter 6 announcement, including commentary during matches and subtitle support. For the menu structure, consult the Street Fighter 6 Official Web Manual and Capcom’s support page for the online manual. Exact labels and prompts can vary across platforms or updates.