Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is out now. Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo’s definitive edition of the 2019 fighter launched today — 25 June 2026 — on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, packing a 29-character roster, a simultaneous free-to-play tier, and a King of Fighters XIV crossover at launch. Buried in the announcement is also an official confirmation that a brand-new Dead or Alive title is in development — the first time the franchise has acknowledged a next entry in years.
The Full DOA6 Package, Polished for Modern Hardware
Last Round brings together the base DOA6 roster of 24 fighters alongside five DLC characters — Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, and Tamaki — who were previously sold separately, making this the most complete version of the game available. A new Photo Mode lets players compose and capture scenes with precise character positioning and pose selection, and a new stage rounds out the additions.
The standard edition is priced at USD 39.99; check your regional PlayStation Store or Steam page for local pricing. This is a standalone release — not a free upgrade for existing DOA6 owners — so existing players will need to purchase it separately.
Free-to-Play Core Fighters: A Real Entry Point
Alongside the full release, Team Ninja has launched a free-to-play version called Core Fighters with four playable characters at no cost: Kasumi, NiCŌ, Marie Rose, and Honoka. Core Fighters players get full access to DOA Quest, DOA Central, and online play — including cross-play against full-edition owners — with additional fighters available for purchase.
For Singapore’s fighting game community, this is a meaningful on-ramp. Southeast Asia’s FGC has historically had a strong 3D fighter presence alongside its deep 2D roots, and dropping players directly into online play on day one with a no-cost version makes Last Round one of the more accessible entries the series has had. If you’ve been curious about DOA but never committed, this is the version to try first.
KOF XIV Collab: Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond
Two King of Fighters XIV guest characters join the roster as paid DLC at launch: Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond, each arriving with five new costume outfits. The collaboration also introduces the new Lost Paradise “Oboro” stage — a reworked version of an existing DOA stage designed to complement the KOF aesthetic.
One important note: the character licences do not carry over from the original DOA6. Players who previously purchased Mai or Kula as DLC will need to repurchase them for Last Round.
A New Dead or Alive Is Coming
The headline that is easy to overlook in the launch noise: as part of the franchise’s 30th anniversary, Team Ninja has officially confirmed that “the latest Dead or Alive title” is in development. No platforms, no release window, and no title have been announced yet — this is a signal, not a reveal. Further announcements are described as forthcoming.
For fans who have been waiting since the series went quiet after DOA6’s 2019 launch, that is genuinely significant news. Last Round is a solid way to get back into the game in the meantime — particularly for anyone who missed the DLC characters first time around, or who wants the full 29-fighter roster without hunting through years of paid add-ons.
