Capcom has announced the release date of "Street Fighter V" March Update, along with details on the tweaks and additions the eagerly anticipated update will introduce. It has also revealed that the game's first DLC character, Alex, will be free, while the micro transaction system is properly implemented.

The March update will come in two parts. The first will be delivered on March 28 and will contain Challenge Mode, Trials, the online rematch option, improvements to the Battle Lounge, and various bug fixes. The second part will arrive on March 30 and add Alex to the roster of fighters, as well as the in-game shop.

Capcom has said the currency purchased with real money called Zenny will not be integrated into the in-game shop in the March update. As a result, Alex and additional costumes would have only been unlockable by grinding out fights and accruing the necessary Fight Money to purchase them. "Street Fighter V" Season Pass owners would also have not automatically unlocked them. To compensate for this, Alex will become a free-trial character until the Zenny store launches.

Capcom explained further:

"This also will apply to any future DLC character that releases prior to the Zenny shop launching. Once the Zenny shop launches, the free trial for any DLC characters that released prior to the Zenny shop opening will end, and players will need to either use Fight Money, Zenny, or the Season Pass to access those characters."

When the Zenny shop launches, Alex will be cost 100,000 Fight Money, while character costumes will be 40,000 each.

"We have taken a long hard look at this part of the store, and after much review, have decided it is not ready to launch just yet, As Zenny is purchased with real money, we wanted to be extra careful and make sure it's fully tested and optimized before launching it. There is currently no ETA on the Zenny store and we will release it as soon as it's ready."

Gamers are sure to be ready and hype about this DLC. Stay tuned for more information.