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DEAD OR ALIVE 6
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round is out on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with Minato arriving as a new character on September 10, 2026. Koei Tecmo is supporting the game with DLC costumes and a planned global tournament series.
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Sep 10
Koei Tecmo released DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round on June 25, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The release repackages the 2019 fighting game with optimizations for current hardware, a Photo Mode, new costumes, and five previously DLC characters (Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, and Tamaki) available from the start. 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.
The milestone arrived days after Koei Tecmo announced on June 29 that the Dead or Alive 6 series had exceeded 1 million cumulative sales worldwide, combining packaged shipments and download sales. Not every part of the package transfers cleanly for returning players: Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond from The King of Fighters XIV require separate purchase of usage rights, and the collaboration characters' usage rights and costumes do not carry over from the original DEAD OR ALIVE 6, though game progress and most other items do.
Post-launch support has moved in two directions. Costume DLC has rolled out on a weekly schedule, starting with the Marie Rose Knight of Roses Set on July 2 (four color-variant costumes at 3,300 yen for the set or 1,320 yen each), followed by the Honoka Secret Sunflower Set on August 6, with an August roadmap covering swimsuit costumes for Honoka, Marie Rose, NiCO, and Nyotengu. On the character side, Koei Tecmo announced in August that Minato, an original character, would join on September 10. Producer Yosuke Hayashi and main planner Takeshi Inai said Minato was created to attract newcomers and bring a current feel to the series during its 30th anniversary; she uses a contact lens-type device called R-MN-T, developed by the character NiCO, to copy techniques from other fighters and combine them with her own dance moves, and her unique stance, the Minato Shuffle, lets players launch powerful throws or kicks that can cause a Fatal Stun. The update also includes three unlockable costumes for Minato, and a global tournament series, the DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Championship, is planned.
Key facts
- Release date
- June 25, 2026 ↗
- Platforms
- PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam ↗
- Price
- 6,380 yen for the standard digital-only edition; free-to-play version also available ↗
- Included characters
- Five previously DLC characters available from the start: Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, and Tamaki ↗
- Series sales
- Dead or Alive 6 series exceeded 1 million cumulative sales worldwide, combining packaged shipments and download sales ↗
- New character
- Minato, a high school student and global dance competition winner, joins on September 10, 2026 ↗
- Minato gameplay
- Uses a contact lens-type device called R-MN-T, developed by NiCO, to copy techniques from other fighters; her unique stance is the Minato Shuffle ↗
- Staff
- Producer Yosuke Hayashi and main planner Takeshi Inai ↗
- DLC
- Marie Rose Knight of Roses Set released July 2, 2026, at 3,300 yen for the set or 1,320 yen each ↗
- Tournament
- A global tournament series called the DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Championship is planned ↗
Timeline
- Sep 9, 2026 DOA6 Last Round Adds Minato, a Dance-Fighting High School Girl, on September 10
- Sep 4, 2026 Dead or Alive 6 Duo Marie Rose and Honoka Get Kaiyodo 1/7 Figures
- Aug 14, 2026 DOA6 Last Round Adds New Character Minato on September 10
- Aug 8, 2026 Honoka Secret Sunflower Set Launches for Dead or Alive 6 Last Round
- Jul 2, 2026 DLC Pack 1 Marie Rose Knight of Roses Set Now Available in DOA6 Last Round
- Jun 29, 2026 Dead or Alive 6 Series Surpasses 1 Million Sales Worldwide
- Jun 23, 2026 DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Launches, KOF Collaboration Characters Require Repurchase
- Jun 21, 2026 Star Fox Remake, Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Headline This Week's Game Releases
- May 28, 2026 DOAXVV and Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Collaboration Campaign Is Underway
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Facts
- Release
- manga · June 2027 · 2026-09-04
- Release
- game · June 25, 2026 · worldwide · 2026-06-29
- Noted
- the Dead or Alive 6 series has exceeded 1 million cumulative sales worldwide · 2026-06-29
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Sep 9
Koei Tecmo Games and Team NINJA are adding Minato, a fully new character, to the fighting game DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round on September 10, 2026. Minato is a modern Japanese high school student who won a global dance competition, earning the nickname Tokyo JK. In battle, she uses a contact lens-type device called R-MN-T, developed by the character NiCO, to copy techniques from other fighters and combine them with her own dance moves. Her unique stance, the Minato Shuffle, lets players launch powerful throws or kicks that can cause a Fatal Stun, and she can switch to defense mid-attack, offering depth for advanced players. The character is designed to be easy for beginners, with clear and eye-catching moves, while still having a high skill ceiling. Producer Yosuke Hayashi and main planner Takeshi Inai explained that Minato was created to attract newcomers and bring a current, relatable feel to the series, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The update also includes three unlockable costumes for Minato, and the developers have announced plans for a global tournament series called the DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Championship.
Sep 4
Kaiyodo is releasing 1/7 scale figures of Marie Rose and Honoka from Koei Tecmo's fighting game Dead or Alive 6. Pre-orders open September 8, 2026, with release scheduled for June 2027. Each figure costs 33,000 yen including tax. Marie Rose is sculpted in her 1P maid outfit with a composed expression meant to show confidence as a fighter, while pearl-painted blonde hair adds luster. Her costume uses sculpting and painting to express different textures for each black material, from the enamel-style corset to the cloth skirt and leather boots. Honoka is posed in a victory scene from her school uniform, with attention to glossy lips and the sheen of her knee socks. The two figures are designed so their cobblestone bases can be aligned for side-by-side display of a duo pose. Marie Rose's prototype is credited to Nicholas (Pan Haoxian) and Honoka's to Taro Murai, with coloring by Tetsuya Umeda for both.
Aug 14
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.
Aug 8
Koei Tecmo Games released the sixth DLC set for Dead or Alive 6 Last Round on August 6, 2026. The Honoka Secret Sunflower Set includes four swimsuit costumes with summer accessories and color variations. The August 2026 DLC roadmap was also announced, featuring swimsuit costumes for Honoka, Marie Rose, NiCO, and Nyotengu.
Jul 2
Koei Tecmo released the first DLC pack for Dead or Alive 6 Last Round on July 2, 2026. The Marie Rose Knight of Roses Set includes four exclusive color-variant costumes priced at 3,300 yen for the set or 1,320 yen each. A July roadmap promises three more weekly costume packs for Kasumi, NiCO, and Tamaki.
Jun 29
Koei Tecmo announced on June 29 that the Dead or Alive 6 series has exceeded 1 million cumulative sales worldwide, combining packaged shipments and download sales. The milestone comes alongside the June 25 release of Dead or Alive 6 Last Round, a new version adding Photo Mode, five DLC characters, and new costumes, plus a free-to-play version.
Jun 23
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.
Jun 21
This week's game release slate, covering June 22 to June 28 in both Japan and North America, is led by several high-profile titles arriving on June 25. The most prominent is "Star Fox" for Nintendo Switch 2, a remake of "Star Fox 64" that revamps the graphics, adds new movie scenes, and includes an encyclopedia of characters and planets. It is sold through the My Nintendo Store for 5,480 yen. Also launching on June 25 is "DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round," a re-release of the 2019 fighting game optimized for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring 29 playable characters, new costumes, and a photo mode. The game has a free-to-play base version and a 6,380 yen full version. "Dragon Quest X: Children of Time Online" arrives the same day, an expansion pack that concludes the main story of the MMORPG, adding a new setting, a Storm Kaiser job class, and new equipment. Other notable June 25 releases include the RPG "Villion: Code" (9,680 yen), produced by Megami Tensei creator Kouji Okada, and the card game "Medarot Card Robottle RB" (5,478 yen). "Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition" launched earlier on June 23 for Nintendo Switch 2.
May 28
Koei Tecmo Games launched a collaboration between Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation and Dead or Alive 6 Last Round on May 27, running until June 10. The campaign includes a login bonus offering up to eight SSR swimsuits, a commemorative fest with collaboration items, and an event mission for Honoka's SSR swimsuit. Separately, the 8.5 Year Anniversary Campaign Part 2 continues through June 4, featuring nostalgic gachas with boosted SSR rates and free pulls.