Streets of Rage
About
Streets of Rage is SEGA's iconic side-scrolling beat 'em up franchise, first released on the Mega Drive/Genesis in 1991. Led by fan-favourite heroes including Axel Stone, Blaze Fielding and Adam Hunter, the series combines fast-paced street combat and cooperative gameplay with a distinctive urban aesthetic and groundbreaking electronic soundtracks. After becoming a defining title of SEGA's 16-bit era, Streets of Rage 4 successfully brought the franchise to a new generation in 2020, while new game and film projects are now building fresh momentum around this enduring cult favourite.
Highlights
35-year heritage as a Mega Drive-era classic, foundational to the beat-em-up genre with iconic characters Axel Stone and Blaze Fielding
Critically acclaimed 2020 revival sold over 2.5 million copies, reaching top-20 US and top-15 UK download charts
Legendary electronic soundtracks by world-class composers Yuzo Koshiro and Olivier Derivière recognised for cultural influence
Live-action film adaptation in advanced production with major Hollywood talent (Lionsgate, Jeymes Samuel directing)
Strong multi-platform presence across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, PC, iOS and Android with continuous player engagement
Upcoming Streets of Rage Revolution fully 3D title announced by Sega, signalling continued franchise investment
Recent News
Jun 2026
Live-action Streets of Rage film enters production with Jeymes Samuel directing
Jun 2026
Sonic screenwriters Pat Casey and Josh Miller penning Streets of Rage movie script
May 2026
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