You can compete in global tournament with other players and play with your family or friends through the online / offline - multiplayer mode. (amazon.com)
Capcom could have delayed the launch until all these extras were ready, but it would have meant Street Fighter V would have missed a full season of global tournaments and events. (stuff.tv)
The Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Global Tournament makes it second qualifying stop in New York on August 11 - 12. (gamespot.com)