DOA6 Last Round Adds New Character Minato on September 10
Minato is the first new original character announced for the restart version, and her design, described with a JK gal aesthetic, suggests Koei Tecmo is positioning the anniversary release with fresh content rather than only ports of existing fighters.
Key Facts
- Koei Tecmo Games will release the new character Minato for DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round on September 10.
- The Character Free Unlock Campaign runs from August 13 to August 19, offering Ayane and Tamaki for free in the free-to-play version.
- The seventh DLC set, Marie Rose "Wicked Lil' Sunflower," began distribution on August 13.
- DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round is available on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S for 6,380 yen.
- DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round is a 30th anniversary title based on the 2019 game DEAD OR ALIVE 6.
Reporting from 2 sources: Inside, Game Spark.
Koei Tecmo Games announced that Minato, a new original character for the 3D fighting game DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round, will be released on September 10. Minato's voice and design have been shown, but her in-game appearance and gameplay have not been revealed. The publisher said character details will be announced later. The announcement came alongside the start of a Character Free Unlock Campaign running from August 13 to August 19, during which Ayane and Tamaki are free to use in the free-to-play version. Koei Tecmo also began distributing the seventh DLC set, the Marie Rose "Wicked Lil' Sunflower" set. DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round is a 30th anniversary title that optimizes the 2019 game DEAD OR ALIVE 6 for current hardware. It includes five DLC characters, new costumes, and a Photo Mode. The game is available on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S for 6,380 yen, with a free-to-play Core Fighters version also available.
Koei Tecmo Games has kept Minato's details close, revealing only her voice and design so far. The character's actual in-game model and moveset remain unseen, with the publisher promising more information in future announcements. This staggered reveal is typical of the company's approach to building anticipation for downloadable fighters.
The September 10 release date places Minato's arrival roughly a month after the campaign that lets players try Ayane and Tamaki for free. The free unlock window runs from August 13 through August 19, giving players a limited chance to test two of the game's established fighters before the new character joins the roster.
The Marie Rose "Wicked Lil' Sunflower" set is the seventh DLC costume pack for the restart version, which launched as a 30th anniversary project. The base game, originally released in 2019, has been optimized for current platforms, and the anniversary edition adds five DLC characters, new costumes, and a Photo Mode. Stages that support the new OBORO lighting system offer more natural and realistic graphics. The full game sells for 6,380 yen on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, while the Core Fighters free-to-play version requires separate purchases for character usage rights and story mode access.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.