Shenmue 3 first DLC 'Battle Rally' is launching next week

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Step into the sneakers of Ryo, Wuying Ren, or Wei Zhen

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Shenmue 3's first DLC just got a release date, and it's sooner than you'd think. 'Battle Rally' will drop on January 21, and will offer "fresh gaming activities in a race unlike any other, as contestants engage in head-to-head battles whilst racing their way through the course." 

For the first time, you'll be able to step into the shoes of another protagonist - either Wuying Ren or the newly introduced Wei Zhen, Ryo's sparring partner. Choose between those two or Ryo Hazuki, lace up your sneakers, and prepare to race for glory and new rewards. There aren't many other details about this DLC, which leaves a lot of unanswered questions like how the hell is Ryo going to feel fast, or are these races multiplayer? Stay tuned, as we'll update this story as needed if we get any more details. 

Believe it or not, Yu Suzuki is already thinking about Shenmue 4. 

Alyssa Mercante
Alyssa Mercante

Alyssa Mercante used to be a features writer at GamesRadar and is now a freelance writer and editor. Prior to entering the industry, she got her Masters's degree in Modern and Contemporary Literature at Newcastle University with a dissertation focusing on contemporary indie games. She spends most of her time playing competitive shooters and in-depth RPGs and was recently on a PAX Panel about the best bars in video games. In her spare time Alyssa rescues cats, practices her Italian, and plays soccer.