Streets of Rage 4 arrived almost a year ago on PlayStation 4, and it's a reboot that really brought the series back with style for beat-'em-up fans. Slick gameplay and wonderful presentation makes it a fun time playing solo or in co-op, and it introduces some great new faces to the franchise. Estel, a boss character part way through the game, has been highly requested to become a playable character, and today, publisher Dotemu has not only confirmed she's on the way, but that a whole lot more is coming too.
Mr. X Nightmare is the name of a premium DLC pack coming to SOR4, and it looks like a seriously beefy expansion. It introduces three more playable fighters, one of which is the aforementioned Estel, who you can see in action in the above trailer. As well as characters, the DLC will bring a new Survival mode, which challenges players to "elevate and prove their true capabilities through special tests of skill". There aren't many details on the new mode just yet.
It doesn't stop there; Tee Lopes, game composer who's perhaps best known for his work on Sonic Mania, has produced brand new music, which will be bundled into the DLC. Finally, a new customisation feature will allow you to make fighters your own by adjusting their movesets.
As well as the paid DLC, a free update is coming to the game for all players. This will introduce Mania+ difficulty, as well as a more in-depth training mode.
So, lots to look forward to for SOR4 fans. There's no release date for Mr. X Nightmare, but Dotemu says it's coming "later this year". Are you excited? Have you been waiting to play as Estel? Grand upper in the comments section below.
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I don't know if I'd make use of customisable move sets, but it all sounds great to me. I had been hoping they would do more with this.
This was my 2020 game of the year and I'm super happy they heard the positive response to Estel. I hope there are a few extra stages, but I'll be happy no matter what.
Silhouette 2 looks like Max.
Streets of rage💛.sega genesis g.o.a.t 👑 franchise.n.i.c.e. to see streets of rage 4 getting a dlc.easily my top 3 ps4 games of 2020.word up son
Streets of rage 4 is not a reboot😴🤔.its a continuation of streets of rage 3.come on man.😏.word up son
Any excuse to play this game again and I'll take it.
An extension to the single player campaign would of been great, different locations more action.
One of my favorite games in 2020 (bought the Switch version). Indeed, a SP addition would be great
Hi there fellow gamers.
This is great news and proves the devs are listening to the players feedback.
We want to play as the new characters like Estel Aguirre, wich were going to be able, as well as the new renditions of Max and Shiva.
I mean, why make new models of these characters if we cannot play as them?
And Tee Lopes making music for the game? Yes please!
One of my top 5 favourite games of last year is becoming even better.
Cheers, stay safe out there and happy gaming to us all
Cool. So much for those "complete" limited physical editions, lol. 😋😒
Will Roo finally be playable?
Just what the game needed. I still play this from time to time.
Well this is awesome!!! I love this game.
I had a great play through last night on my ps5 via backwards compatibility and shared played with a mate made it so much fun, it plays so well. Hope the DLC includes some extra levels though otherwise unless the price is right I probably won't bother
@RudeAnimat0r yeah its definitely Max it looks like one of the cut scene shots of him.
Really looking forward to this new character's are always welcome to the ability to change move sets is awesome!
I ordered a physical copy yesterday! Yet another game with the physical version missing content!
Very good game though, highly recommended. It is currently on Game Pass if you want to try before buy.
Sweet this was such a great game, probably finished it around 6 times already, I used to love these types of games like golden axe, double dragon and was so happy when they said they were making SoR 4. Any additional content is great.
“Reboot” lol looks like someone didn’t do his homework
Hate when companies release more content after a physical edition instead of working on the next game or a sequel
Definitely one of my 2020 GOY.
Great news and a reason to dip back in, just wish I could do that trophy for no damage in a level to get my platinum, someone always gets a sly dig in at some point 😡
I’m happy to see this article. Previously I only saw Steam mentioned for the new DLC + update.
As an old school Genesis-owner SoR fan, I was all over SoR4. It retains its appeal and replay value like the other SoR entries. This game is a beat em up masterpiece. Having said that... I want Roo!
Massive fan of streets of rage and glad to see some extra stuff
Butt can we have streets of rage 5 instead please 😇
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