DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round
Released Jun 2026
Fan-favorite 3D fighting game DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is back with stylish moves, striking animations, and a cast of colorful characters to go head-to-head in the fighting game world's most extreme battles!
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Evaluation
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round launched on Steam on June 24, 2026. The previous assessment concluded it was a complete, finished package because all DLC present at the time appeared to be a one-time port of the original game's content library. However, the picture has changed significantly since then.
Since launch, the developer has been releasing brand-new, original costume sets — packs that did not exist in the original DOA6 — at a steady weekly-to-biweekly cadence through separate paid DLC entries. These are not ports of old content: they are new costume series created specifically for this re-release, shipped via patch updates tied to new DLC listings. The timeline is as follows:
- **July 9, 2026 (Ver.1.02):** Kasumi Combat Ready Ninja (4 new costumes)
- **July 16, 2026 (Ver.1.03):** NiCO Scientist on Holiday (4 new costumes)
- **July 23, 2026 (Ver.1.04):** Tamaki Phenomenon (4 new costumes)
- **July 30, 2026 (Ver.1.05):** Ayane Remaining Shadow (4 new costumes)
- **August 6, 2026 (Ver.1.06):** Honoka Secret Sunflower (4 new costumes)
- **August 13, 2026 (Ver.1.07):** Marie Rose Wicked Lil' Sunflower (4 new costumes)
- **August 20, 2026 (Ver.1.08, NiCO Lightning Sunflower):** 4 new costumes
- **August 27, 2026 (Ver.1.08):** Nyotengu Enigmatic Tengu Princess (4 new costumes)
That's eight consecutive new costume bundles released across the game's first two months, roughly one per week. The developer has not announced when — or if — this cadence will end. There are no explicit statements about future content plans, but the sustained pattern strongly indicates this content cycle is ongoing as of the assessment date of August 31, 2026.
Evidence
Ver.1.08 patch notes: Nyotengu Enigmatic Tengu Princess (4 costumes) added — eighth consecutive new post-launch costume release, most recent as of assessment date
NiCO Lightning Sunflower bundle (4 costumes) — seventh original post-launch costume series
Content
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Developer
Publisher
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Achievements
37
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Intense Fighting Entertainment is back!!
Fan-favorite 3D fighting game DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is back with stylish moves, striking animations, and a cast of colorful characters to go head-to-head in the fighting game world's most extreme battles!
Place, pose, and take picture-perfect screenshots of your favorite characters in the new Photo Mode. Play with the classic DOA6 roster and 5 additional DLC characters from the original version, along with new costumes. Whether you're a new player or a longtime veteran, DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round has the action you're looking for.
Play with a lineup of 29 characters, including five characters originally released as bonuses or DLC for the original version: Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, and Tamaki.
Choose your stage and characters, position them freely, change their poses and expressions, and create your own legendary moments in the brand-new Photo Mode.
Note:
- This version includes a Character Unlock Keys for 29 characters and Story Unlock Key. Be careful not to accidentally make duplicate purchases.
- A free-to-play version is available as DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Core Fighters.
- Costumes unlocked or purchased in DEAD OR ALIVE 6 may be transferred to this version. Some costumes may not be transferrable.
- For more information on transferring data from DEAD OR ALIVE 6, see our official website.
Fan-favorite 3D fighting game DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is back with stylish moves, striking animations, and a cast of colorful characters to go head-to-head in the fighting game world's most extreme battles!
Place, pose, and take picture-perfect screenshots of your favorite characters in the new Photo Mode. Play with the classic DOA6 roster and 5 additional DLC characters from the original version, along with new costumes. Whether you're a new player or a longtime veteran, DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round has the action you're looking for.
◆ Includes five additional characters released in the original version!
Play with a lineup of 29 characters, including five characters originally released as bonuses or DLC for the original version: Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, and Tamaki.
◆ Stage your own battles in the NEW Photo Mode!
Choose your stage and characters, position them freely, change their poses and expressions, and create your own legendary moments in the brand-new Photo Mode.
◆ From simple skirmishes to serious strategy, DOA6LR is THE definitive 3D fighting game!
Use Holds at the perfect moment to cripple your opponent. Build your Break Gauge and unleash powerful special moves. Mash through a Fatal Rush for an easy yet highly satisfying combo. Toss your opponent into a Danger Zone to deal extra damage. From first-time players to long-time strategists, DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round has something for everyone.Note:
- This version includes a Character Unlock Keys for 29 characters and Story Unlock Key. Be careful not to accidentally make duplicate purchases.
- A free-to-play version is available as DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Core Fighters.
- Costumes unlocked or purchased in DEAD OR ALIVE 6 may be transferred to this version. Some costumes may not be transferrable.
- For more information on transferring data from DEAD OR ALIVE 6, see our official website.
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Last evaluated Aug 31, 2026
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