We finally have a release date for Streets of Rage 4’s first DLC pack from Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Lizardcube, and they made sure to pack it with a special surprise for fans. The latest trailer for the Mr. X Nightmare DLC pack reveals the official release date to be July 15th and the new game mode; Survival Mode. This new game mode is set up to bring even more replayability to the game.

Now, the main aspect fans have been looking forward to was the addition of Estel Aguirre, Max Thunder, and Shiva to the character selection list from this DLC, but with this new game mode comes a few more perks as well. During Survival Mode, each completed level offers two randomized perks to choose from, granting stackable bonuses to power up combatants in unique and devastating ways until they’re defeated. Braving Survival’s onslaughts also permanently unlocks new moves for use across any game mode, allowing players to personalize movelists for their favorite characters. Progress unlocks devastating new weapons within both Survival mode and an incoming training mode, as well as gallery content.

Even if you don’t end up getting the DLC, there is a free update coming to the game for all players to enjoy. This will include an in-depth training system, color palette options, a New Mania+ difficulty, plus plenty of refinements and balancing changes addressing feedback from the player base. So, it seems that all ongoing Streets of Rage 4 players have something to look forward to on July 15th! Check out the trailer below to see the new game mode and a few special moves in action: