DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Launches, KOF Collaboration Characters Require Repurchase
The decision to require repurchase of collaboration characters in a version marketed as a definitive edition may disappoint players who already paid for them in the original game.
Key Facts
- Koei Tecmo released DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round on June 25, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
- The re-release includes five previously DLC characters from the start: Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, and Tamaki.
- Collaboration characters Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond from The King of Fighters XIV require separate purchase of usage rights as DLC, and are not transferable from the original game.
- A free-to-play version is available with Kasumi, NiCO, Marie Rose, and Honoka, but story mode is locked.
- The standard digital-only edition costs 6,380 yen, and pre-orders that included a Marie Rose costume and hairstyle ended on June 24.
Reporting from 4 sources: 4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp, Game Spark, Inside.
Koei Tecmo released DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round on June 25, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The re-release of the 2019 fighting game includes optimizations for current hardware, a new photo mode, and five previously DLC characters available from the start: Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, and Tamaki. However, collaboration characters Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond from The King of Fighters XIV require separate purchase of usage rights, which will be available as DLC on the same day. Owners of the original DEAD OR ALIVE 6 can carry over game progress and most items, but the collaboration characters' usage rights and costumes are not transferable. A free-to-play version is also available, featuring Kasumi, NiCO, Marie Rose, and Honoka, with story mode locked. The standard digital-only edition costs 6,380 yen. Pre-orders that included a Marie Rose costume and hairstyle ended on June 24.
The 4Gamer.net guide describes DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round's rock-paper-scissors combat system and the new S-button mechanics that enable flashy combos and defensive options. The free-to-play version allows access to arcade, training, and DOA Quest modes, with only story mode locked. The photo mode lets players adjust sweat, dirt, and facial expressions for screenshots. The pre-order bonus for Marie Rose, a "White Devil Servant" costume and ribbon hairstyle, ended on June 24; Koei Tecmo noted it may be offered for free or paid later. The collaboration characters' debut costume sets are also scheduled for release on June 25, though prices for the DLC have not been announced. The game is digital-only across all platforms.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- 4Gamer.net 本日発売「DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round」の初心者向けガイド。基本無料版で，奥深い3D格闘ゲームをまず浅瀬から体験しよう！
- ASCII.jp 『DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round』の通常版／基本無料版が本日6月25日に配信開始！新キャラクター「みなと」の情報も
- Game Spark 「本来なら、もっと太っ腹なバンドルであるべきだった」海外レビューひとまとめ『DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round』
- Inside 『DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round』予約特典マリー・ローズ限定コスの入手期限は本日6月24日まで！フォトモード新搭載の再始動版