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EVO 2026 Starts Tomorrow — What Singapore FGC Fans Need to Know

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The world’s most storied fighting game championship opens tomorrow — and for Singapore’s FGC, this year’s EVO carries bigger stakes than usual. EVO 2026 runs 26–28 June at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and alongside the enormous on-stage moments, we now have official confirmation: EVO Singapore is coming in early 2027.

Whether you are planning to stay up for the livestream or just want to track the reveals, here is what you need to know.

EVO 2026 crowd celebrating at the Las Vegas Convention Center
Image courtesy of EVO

The Lineup: 12 Games Across Three Days

EVO 2026 features 12 titles in open-bracket competition, with the six highest-entered games earning arena stage spots on Finals day. The full roster:

  • Street Fighter 6
  • Tekken 8
  • 2XKO
  • Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
  • Guilty Gear -Strive-
  • Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
  • Rivals of Aether II
  • Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes
  • BlazBlue: Central Fiction
  • Invincible VS
  • Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
  • Vampire Savior

A total of 5,774 unique competitors from 50 countries are attending — with Street Fighter 6 leading all entries for a fourth straight year at 2,414, followed by Tekken 8 at 1,354 and the newly launched 2XKO at an impressive 1,080. Rivals of Aether II more than doubled its 2025 entry count, the biggest growth story of the week.

The 2026 Evo Announcement Show — via Evo Events on YouTube

Confirmed Announcements to Watch For

Publishers regularly bank their biggest DLC and new-character reveals at EVO for maximum audience. This year, several are already locked in.

BlazBlue: Central Fiction — First New Character in Nine Years

BlazBlue: Central Fiction‘s first new playable character since 2017 has been confirmed for a reveal at EVO 2026. Nine years between new characters in any fighting game is a long time; for the BlazBlue community this is genuinely historic. Who it is and when they drop: we find out this weekend.

Guilty Gear -Strive- — Robo-Ky Incoming

Arc System Works will premiere the Robo-Ky gameplay trailer at EVO 2026 as part of the Blazing Pass Duel 2 update (Ennui Protocol), which launches on 2 July. If you main anything in GGS, the Sunday showcase is must-watch.

Tekken 8 — Bob Makes His Grand Entrance

Tekken 8 fight at EVO 2026 — Steve Fox vs Law
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Bandai Namco is using EVO to drop the Bob gameplay trailer, with his release date expected alongside it. Bob is the next confirmed DLC character for Tekken 8. With T8 placing second in total entries at 1,354, this reveal will land in front of one of the biggest audiences of the year.

Street Fighter 6 — Capcom Saving Something Big for Sunday

Street Fighter 6 Metro City World Tour environment
Image courtesy of Capcom

Capcom has confirmed it is withholding its Street Fighter 6 news for the Sunday Top 8 — meaning whatever the announcement is, it drops at peak viewership, during the finals of the game that leads all EVO entries and carries the tournament’s top prize pool of USD $40,000. Speculation is running hot; we will report the moment it breaks.

Schedule and How to Watch

All pools run Friday and Saturday. Finals are split:

  • Saturday 27 June: Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Guilty Gear -Strive-, Rivals of Aether II
  • Sunday 28 June: 2XKO, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Vampire Savior, Invincible VS, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
EVO arena stage with player celebrated on the big screen
Image courtesy of EVO

Ten simultaneous streams run across the weekend on EVO’s Twitch and YouTube channels. At GMT+8, Sunday’s SF6 and Tekken 8 Top 8s will fall in the early hours of Monday 29 June — set an alarm or catch the VOD.

EVO Singapore 2027 — It Is Happening

The headline for the local FGC: EVO Singapore has been officially confirmed as part of EVO’s global expansion, now targeting early 2027 after being pushed back from an originally planned 2026 window. No venue or date is pinned down yet, but the commitment is firm.

Singapore joins Brazil, Morocco, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and China in EVO’s 2027 international expansion — and the fit makes sense. Singapore’s competitive FGC scene has been growing steadily: SEA Major returned, and the city hosted a Capcom Pro Tour offline event at Gamescom Asia. Having an official EVO event here means local players can earn international ranking points without the cost of flying to Las Vegas, and it raises the profile of the region’s entire competitive scene.

Details on EVO Singapore 2027 — venue, date, and game lineup — are expected over the coming months. We will keep you updated as they land. In the meantime, for more gaming events and esports coverage, head to our events section.

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Arc System Works Showcase 2026: Every Reveal

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Arc System Works aired its 2026 showcase early this morning — streamed at 06:00 JST and now available in full archive — and it delivered more than anyone was expecting. BlazBlue: Central Fiction is getting its first new playable character in roughly nine years, Guilty Gear -Strive- teased its next DLC fighter Robo-Ky, and a brand-new tactical RPG went up for pre-order today. The Singapore FGC has a very good weekend incoming.

ARC SYSTEM WORKS Showcase 2026 | 2026.6.25 — via arcsystemworks on YouTube

BlazBlue Central Fiction: First New Character in Nine Years

The moment that had FGC timelines erupting: a new playable character is coming to BlazBlue: Central Fiction. BBCF received its last DLC addition — Jubei — roughly nine years ago, and the game has been considered a finished product ever since. Announcing a new character now, out of nowhere, is exactly the kind of surprise EVO weekend is made for.

Arc System Works has not named or shown the character yet. Full details — who it is, what they play like, and presumably a gameplay trailer — are all set for EVO 2026, this Saturday and Sunday, 27–28 June. For Singapore players still running BBCF at locals or keeping an eye on the regional competitive scene, set a reminder: the EVO main stream this weekend is not one to miss.

BlazBlue Central Fiction — a new playable character confirmed at ARC SYSTEM WORKS Showcase 2026
Image courtesy of Arc System Works

Guilty Gear -Strive-: Robo-Ky Teaser and New Blazing Pass

On the Guilty Gear -Strive- side, the broadcast opened with a teaser clip for Robo-Ky, the fan-favourite robotic counterpart to Ky Kiske. The full reveal trailer is also reserved for EVO 2026, so Saturday is shaping up to be appointment viewing for anyone invested in ASW’s fighters. GG Strive remains one of the most-played fighting games at local and regional Southeast Asian events, and Robo-Ky has been one of the most-requested returning characters from earlier entries in the series.

Separately, the next Blazing Pass — “Duel 2: Ennui Protocol” — launches on 2 July. It includes Ky’s new weapon skin and a “Country” outfit for Queen Dizzy.

Guilty Gear -Strive- gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of Arc System Works

Kamibou no Kurifa — New Tactical RPG, Out 24 September

Beyond the fighting game headlines, Arc System Works and studio Unite Plus announced an entirely new game: 神貌のクリファ (Kamibou no Kurifa). It is a Tactical Counter Timeline RPG set in a version of modern-day Shibuya where supernatural entities known as kai (怪異) are bleeding into reality. Two protagonists — who each carry their own kai — investigate the source of the outbreak.

A teaser trailer is out now (below), and pre-orders opened today on Steam, the PlayStation Store and the Epic Games Store. Physical copies are also available to pre-order from participating retailers from today, with early-purchase bonuses.

神貌のクリファ (Kamibou no Kurifa) Teaser Trailer — via arcsystemworks on YouTube
Kamibou no Kurifa — tactical RPG gameplay by Arc System Works and Unite Plus
Image courtesy of Arc System Works
Kamibou no Kurifa characters and story art
Image courtesy of Arc System Works

Kamibou no Kurifa releases on 24 September 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Steam and Epic Games Store. SGD pricing is to be confirmed.

Dave the Diver Complete Edition — PS5 and Switch 2 on 8 October

One of the showcase’s cleanest surprises for console players: Dave the Diver Complete Edition is coming to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on 8 October 2026. It includes the base game plus the DREDGE and Godzilla collaboration DLCs that were sold separately on PC. If you held off on the underwater adventure waiting for a console release, this is the one. SGD pricing and pre-order details have not been confirmed yet.

The Rest of the Showcase

Donutal (ドーナタル) — a Papers, Please-style alien examination game set in the year 2206, where you wake from cryosleep to become Earth’s Star Inspector and judge arriving extraterrestrials through dialogue — showed off a systems trailer. A free demo is already live on Steam. Demons Night Fever, a new strategy RPG helmed by Disgaea series director Sohei Shinkawa, debuted its first gameplay look; the hook is a mechanic called the Servant Abuse System where sacrificing your own allies makes your forces progressively more powerful. It targets 2026 on PS5, Switch and Steam, with a developer panel at Anime Expo on 4 July. Action roguelike Absolum confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 version, and action adventure DAMON and BABY rolled out Ver 2.00 today, adding the new “Blood Edge Lord’s Trial” mode.

The full showcase archive is on the Arc System Works official site and the arcsystemworks YouTube channel. For more gaming news covering Singapore, keep GameTrader bookmarked.

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Dead or Alive 6: Last Round Is Out Now — Free-to-Play, KOF Collab, New DOA Teased

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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.

DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round – Announcement Trailer — via KOEI TECMO AMERICA on YouTube

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.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round - the five DLC characters now included: Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel and Tamaki
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo / Team Ninja

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.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round - character roster overview
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo / Team Ninja

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.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round - Lost Paradise Oboro stage from the KOF XIV collaboration
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo / Team Ninja

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.

DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round × THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV Collaboration Trailer — via Team NINJA Studio on YouTube

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.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round - the new Photo Mode feature
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo / Team Ninja

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.

Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN key art — Image courtesy of Hamster Corporation
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Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN Launches Tomorrow — The 1994 Arcade Original Comes to Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series

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Hamster Corporation is kicking off its new Arcade Archives 2 sub-series with one of fighting game history’s most significant titles: the original 1994 Namco Tekken. The arcade ROM drops tomorrow, 25 June, on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, priced at ¥1,800 — roughly SGD $17–18.

The Arcade Original, Properly Preserved

Before the PlayStation home port, before the franchise sold tens of millions of copies worldwide, Tekken was a Namco System 11 arcade cabinet. Eight fighters, digitised backgrounds, and juggle physics that shaped an entire generation of FGC muscle memory. Hamster’s release preserves that ROM without modification — no balance patches, no additional characters, nothing that wasn’t in the original cabinet.

Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN gameplay screenshot — Image courtesy of Hamster Corporation
Image courtesy of Hamster Corporation

What separates this from a barebones ROM dump is the new Arcade Archives 2 platform Hamster has built around it. The updated framework — launching with this title — adds Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) output for tear-free playback on compatible displays, a dedicated Time Attack mode, a rewind function for frame-perfect practice sessions, and global online leaderboards. It is, to date, the most feature-complete official release the original arcade Tekken has ever received.

Why It Matters for the SG Fighting Game Scene

The original Tekken arrived in Southeast Asian arcades at a moment when 3D fighting was still a novelty. Singapore game centres ran it alongside Virtua Fighter 2, and the character archetypes and combo logic that veterans first learned on that hardware never fully left the series. The sidestepping system wouldn’t appear until Tekken 3, but the core damage economy and the juggle-into-wall-oki philosophy that defines modern Tekken competitive play were already visible in the 1994 build.

For anyone active in today’s local Tekken 8 scene, this is a genuinely useful historical reference — and at ~$17–18, a far more accessible one than sourcing original hardware. It also lands at a pointed moment: Tekken 8 just confirmed its Street Fighter 6 Chun-Li crossover DLC last month, meaning players can now run the series’ entire 32-year arc — from System 11 cabinet to rollback-netcode PlayStation 5 fighter — without leaving digital storefronts.

Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN key art — Image courtesy of Hamster Corporation
Image courtesy of Hamster Corporation

Official Trailer

At a Glance

  • Title: Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN
  • Developer / Publisher: Hamster Corporation (original arcade by Namco)
  • Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
  • Release date: 25 June 2026
  • Price: ¥1,800 (approx. SGD $17–18)
  • New series features: VRR output, Time Attack, rewind, online leaderboards

No Singapore eShop or PSN regional pricing has been confirmed at time of writing. The title publishes digitally tomorrow — check your regional storefront for local pricing.

Source: 4Gamer.net

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Arc System Works Showcase 2026 — Singapore FGC Preview

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Arc System Works is dropping its annual Showcase 2026 tomorrow morning, and for Singapore’s fighting game community, this is appointment viewing. The broadcast goes live at 5:00 AM SGT on Thursday, 25 June — early, yes, but ArcSys showcases have a habit of delivering the kind of reveals you do not want to hear about second-hand.

ARC SYSTEM WORKS Showcase 2026 – June 24th — via Arc System Works America on YouTube

What Is the Arc System Works Showcase 2026?

Arc System Works uses its annual showcase to drop the biggest news across its entire catalogue — new DLC characters, balance updates, and the occasional full game reveal — in one concentrated broadcast. This year’s edition airs simultaneously across two streams on Wednesday, 24 June at 2:00 PM PT (5:00 PM ET), which converts to Thursday, 25 June at 5:00 AM SGT:

ArcSys has kept the line-up tightly under wraps, describing the event only as featuring “the latest information on a variety of titles developed and published by Arc System Works.” Classic ArcSys energy — they let the surprise do the talking.

What Could Be Announced?

Without confirmed slots, these are the titles most likely to feature based on their current active status:

  • Guilty Gear -STRIVE- — The flagship anime fighter has received multiple seasons of DLC characters and ongoing updates since its 2021 launch. A new season reveal here would be no surprise at all.
  • Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising — ArcSys’s 2023 crossover fighter has been steadily expanding its roster; more Granblue characters are always in play.
  • Dragon Ball FighterZ — ArcSys’s most broadly popular title. Any announcement here makes instant headlines worldwide.
  • Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes — The deeper cut for hardcore 2D fighting game fans who have been waiting on news.
  • A new game reveal — Last year’s showcase unveiled Demon & Baby, a new action project from director Isao Shibuya. At least one new title announcement feels like a safe bet.

Treat that list as informed speculation rather than confirmed slots. ArcSys has a strong record of announcing things nobody saw coming.

Arc System Works Showcase 2026 key art
Image courtesy of Arc System Works

How to Watch From Singapore

Both streams go live at 5:00 AM SGT on Thursday, 25 June. Hit the notification bell on the English stream page now so YouTube alerts you the moment it goes live.

Not a fan of early alarms? The broadcast will be available as a VOD on both channels once it ends, so you can catch everything at a more civilised hour — just be careful with social media until you do, because something is almost certainly going to make noise.

Why This Matters for Singapore’s FGC

Arc System Works titles are a cornerstone of the local fighting game scene. Guilty Gear -STRIVE- is a regular fixture at FGC events across Singapore and Southeast Asia, and Dragon Ball FighterZ consistently draws some of the biggest casual player turnout in the region. Whatever drops at Showcase 2026 — a fresh season of characters, a surprise new IP, a port announcement — will land right in the middle of an active, hungry local community.

For more local gaming events and FGC coverage, check our events page.

Last Words

5 AM on a Thursday is a hard ask, but ArcSys showcases earn the early alarm. Set your notification on the YouTube stream now, and we will be back with full coverage of every announcement once the dust settles Thursday morning.

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Kenshiro Comes to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves This June

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South Town just got a lot more dangerous. SNK has officially revealed Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star as the final Season Pass 2 DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, arriving this June — and the character trailer released by SNK makes clear that the successor to Hokuto Shinken is every bit as devastating in a fighting game as he is in the manga and anime.

“You Are Already Dead” — Kenshiro Enters the Tournament

The reveal lands at a great time: the all-new Fist of the North Star: HOKUTO NO KEN anime is currently airing, giving both longtime fans and newcomers a reason to care deeply about the man with the seven scars. In City of the Wolves‘s Arcade Mode, Kenshiro enters the King of Fighters tournament alongside Terry, Hokutomaru, and Hotaru to challenge Wolfgang Krauser’s grip on South Town. The EOST (Episodes of South Town) solo RPG mode goes a step further, sending Kenshiro to investigate a mysterious miasma spreading through the city — which means full interactions with the CotW cast in a story context.

FATAL FURY: CotW × FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN｜KENSHIRO｜Character Trailer — via SNK OFFICIAL on YouTube

How Kenshiro Plays

Kenshiro is designed around technical depth. His toolkit centres on fast, hard-hitting strikes that build into channeling point activations and deliberate status changes, rewarding players who can manage resources mid-combo. SNK describes him as having impressive combo routes that can leave opponents with no answer once he gets going — a faithful translation of Hokuto Shinken’s philosophy of exploiting hidden pressure points. He is voiced by Clayton Alexander in English and Shunsuke Takeuchi in Japanese, both returning from recent Fist of the North Star projects.

Kenshiro in action in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Image courtesy of SNK

How to Get Kenshiro

Kenshiro is included in Season Pass 2 (USD $19.99, which covers him plus five other Season 2 characters — SGD pricing to be confirmed on PSN Singapore and Steam). If you have not picked up the base game yet, the Legend Edition bundles the full game with both season passes for USD $49.99, and SNK currently has it on a mid-year sale at USD $29.99 — that is 40% off. The game is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season Pass 2 lineup
Image courtesy of SNK

Try Kenshiro at EVO 2026 Before He Goes Live

If you happen to be heading to Las Vegas for EVO 2026 (June 26–28), SNK will have a playable Kenshiro demo at their booth — giving competitors and spectators a hands-on session before his wider release. For the Singapore community who will be watching EVO brackets and pools online, this is the first live look at how he performs in tournament conditions.

Last words

For Singapore fighting game fans, Kenshiro’s arrival in City of the Wolves is one of the more exciting crossover DLC drops in recent memory. The game has been quietly building one of the best rosters in the genre since launch, and stacking a Shōnen Jump icon like Kenshiro — right as his anime is bringing Fist of the North Star back into the conversation — is a smart pull. If you want a refresher on the source material before he drops, we covered the new Fist of the North Star anime earlier this week. The exact in-June release date for the DLC is yet to be confirmed by SNK; keep an eye on their official channels for the launch window announcement.

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DOA6 Last Round Launches Thursday — Free Core Fighters on PS5, Xbox, and PC

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After more than seven years, Dead or Alive 6 is back — updated, optimised for current-gen hardware, and arriving this week. DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round launches on Thursday, 25 June 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. KOEI TECMO and Team Ninja confirmed the release at State of Play earlier this year, and the countdown is now down to days.

DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round – Announcement Trailer — via KOEI TECMO AMERICA on YouTube

What DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Brings

This is the definitive edition of the 2019 original, which sold over 900,000 copies and accumulated more than 8 million free-to-play downloads. Last Round lifts the experience to current-gen hardware and adds several worthwhile features:

  • Photo Mode — reposition characters, adjust poses, and capture your favourite fighters from any angle
  • Full roster included — all 24 original characters plus five DLC fighters: Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, and Tamaki (29 fighters total)
  • DLC carry-over — costumes, premium tickets, and save data from the original DOA6 transfer into Last Round
Dead or Alive 6 fighter roster key art
Image courtesy of KOEI TECMO / Team Ninja

Core Fighters: Free to Play from Day One

Not ready to commit at full price? DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Core Fighters launches simultaneously as a free-to-play edition. You get four playable characters at launch — Kasumi, Marie Rose, Honoka, and NiCO — plus access to Photo Mode and the online modes DOA Quest and DOA Central. Story Mode requires a separate DLC purchase, but for anyone wanting to try the game without spending anything, Core Fighters is a genuine zero-cost entry point.

A New Dead or Alive Is Coming

The original announcement also confirmed that the next new entry in the DEAD OR ALIVE franchise is already in development at Team Ninja. No platform, release window, or title has been shared — but for a series dormant since 2019, the confirmation matters.

Singapore Availability and Pricing

DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round launches globally on Thursday, 25 June 2026. SGD pricing on the PlayStation Store and Steam is to be confirmed — check both storefronts ahead of launch day. Core Fighters will be available to download for free on all three platforms from day one.

For more upcoming fighting-game and PS5 news, head to our Game News section.

Last words

DEAD OR ALIVE 6 remains one of the most approachable 3D fighters out there, and Last Round is the natural reason to revisit it on the hardware most Singapore players are actually on in 2026. The free Core Fighters edition means there is no cost to trying it — and knowing a brand-new DOA is in development makes Thursday feel like the start of something rather than just a remaster. Keep an eye on the PS Store and Steam for local pricing.

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EA Sports UFC 6 Is Out Now — SGD94.90 on PS5 and Xbox

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EA Sports UFC 6 is out today on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S — and with a Metacritic score of 84 and 91 percent of critics recommending it, this is shaping up to be the strongest entry in the franchise. Singapore players can grab the Standard Edition from the PlayStation Store right now for SGD94.90.

UFC 6 Official Reveal Trailer — via EA SPORTS UFC on YouTube

What Makes EA Sports UFC 6 Different

The headline addition is Flow State — a system that gives 30+ fighters a unique three-layer perk setup built around their real-world fighting style. Play as Alex Pereira and you are rewarded for loading up heavy left hooks and kicks; play as Max Holloway and the game nudges you towards relentless volume striking and forward pressure. Build your Flow meter and you unlock finishing combos and strategic advantages tuned to each fighter’s identity.

EA Vancouver also introduces Markerless Capture technology for the first time in the series — capturing authentic fighter movement without a traditional motion-capture suit — alongside the new Sapien Technology for striking contact. The result is hits that land with noticeably more weight than UFC 5. Frostbite physics make their franchise debut as well, making knockdowns and ragdoll reactions feel genuinely unpredictable in a way that mirrors real bouts.

Lead Producer Nate McDonald said in EA’s launch press release that “every element is designed to reflect the individuality of real fighters — our goal is to capture the sport as faithfully as possible.”

New Modes: Hall of Legends and The Legacy

Two new modes add depth beyond the Octagon. Hall of Legends spotlights eight new UFC legends added to the roster — including Randy Couture and Ken Shamrock in their franchise debuts — with biographical content and signature challenges. The Legacy is a narrative expansion within Career Mode that adds 150+ story events, training camp sequences, and sponsorships to flesh out the path from prospect to champion.

What the Reviews Are Saying

UFC 6 holds an 84 on Metacritic and an 82 on OpenCritic heading into standard launch — a series best on both platforms. VPEsports praised the Flow State system and called the visual overhaul on PS5 a generational leap for fighter models and facial animations. Criticisms are familiar: the ground game still lags behind the striking system, and Fighter Pass monetisation is unchanged. The overall consensus is that EA Vancouver did real work this cycle.

Editions and Pricing for Singapore

The Standard Edition is live on the Singapore PlayStation Store for SGD94.90, and includes the base game plus three fighter skins (The Korean Zombie, Miesha Tate, and Leon Edwards). The Ultimate Edition adds the Fighter Pass, Expansion Pass, VIP Pass, and seven days of early access — Ultimate buyers have been playing since 12 June. EA Play members received a 10-hour trial from the same date.

Last Words

MMA draws serious passion in Singapore — UFC events sell out here, and fighting game communities are active on PlayStation. With SGD94.90 for the Standard Edition, UFC 6 lands as one of the more reasonably priced new releases this month, and an 84 Metacritic score suggests the buy is worth it. Alex Pereira on the cover does not hurt.

For more launch-day gaming news, check out our game news section.

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Street Fighter 6’s Yasmine Is SEA’s New Fighter — Gameplay Trailer Out Now

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Street Fighter 6 has just made history. Capcom’s gameplay trailer for Yasmine — the franchise’s very first Filipina fighter — is now live, and for Southeast Asian fighting game fans, this one lands with real cultural weight. She’s the first of four Season 4 DLC characters, and her look, fighting style, and backstory are a love letter to the martial traditions that have shaped this part of the world for centuries.

Street Fighter 6 Yasmine key visual — Season 4 DLC character
Image courtesy of Capcom

Meet Yasmine: The Filipino High Schooler Who Fights for Family

On the surface, Yasmine is an ordinary teenager from the Philippines — shy, gentle-natured, not someone who looks for trouble. But she entered the world of street fighting with a singular mission: to find her missing older brother. The moment she draws her crescent-shaped karambit knife, the diffidence melts away, replaced by fluid, high-speed confidence. Every technique she uses was passed down by her Lolo (grandfather), keeping a tradition of Filipino martial excellence alive.

Her fighting style draws on two authentic Southeast Asian disciplines: Eskrima (also known as Arnis or Kali), the Philippines’ national martial art built around weapon-based strikes and fluid footwork; and Silat, the broader collective combat system practised across the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and beyond. Together they make for a character who dances around opponents at close range, slipping in and out with karambit counters that punish impatience.

Yasmine gameplay screenshot in Street Fighter 6
Image courtesy of Capcom

Cultural Pride, Stitched Into Every Detail

Capcom didn’t just add a fighter from the Philippines — they built Yasmine’s whole aesthetic around Filipino cultural identity. Her design is inspired by the Philippine Eagle (Agila), one of the most iconic symbols of the nation. Her karambit carries a feather charm, her belt is embroidered with “Pilipinas” written in Baybayin — an ancient pre-colonial Filipino script — and accents across her costume reference the indigenous Buscalan tattooing tradition. It’s the kind of cultural care in character design that the community will be studying and appreciating for a long time.

Watch the Gameplay Trailer

Street Fighter 6 – Yasmine Gameplay Trailer — via Street Fighter on YouTube

Street Fighter 6 Season 4: The Full Line-Up

Yasmine opens a four-character Year 4 roster that Capcom revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026. The schedule:

  • Yasmine — 3 August 2026 (first to drop)
  • Arjun — an Indian police officer turned fugitive who combines yoga-based breathing with bare-knuckle combat — Fall 2026
  • Tifa Lockhart (from Final Fantasy VII Remake) — Early 2027
  • Bosch — Nayshall tournament champion who trained under Luke — Spring 2027

Notably, the Year 4 pass contains no returning Street Fighter veterans — every slot is either a fresh original character or a guest crossover. That’s a bold roster call from Capcom, and one that signals real creative confidence in Yasmine and Arjun as new pillars of the franchise.

Street Fighter 6 Season 4 DLC characters — Yasmine, Arjun, Tifa, Bosch
Image courtesy of Capcom

How to Get Yasmine

Yasmine becomes playable on 3 August 2026. She’s available to purchase individually or as part of the Year 4 Character Pass. Street Fighter 6 runs on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC — and is one of the most active competitive titles in Singapore’s fighting game community (FGC) scene right now. Check out more game news on GameTrader.SG.

Last words

For Singapore gamers, Yasmine is more than just a new combo tool — she represents Southeast Asia taking the spotlight in one of gaming’s most iconic franchises. Eskrima and Silat have been practised across this region for centuries; seeing those arts execute frame-perfect punishes in Street Fighter 6 is something genuinely worth celebrating. Add the cultural detail Capcom has poured into her design and you have a character that will resonate well beyond the Philippines. Three August cannot come soon enough — and we’re very curious to see which Singapore FGC player claims her as a main first.