{"id":7993,"date":"2026-08-16T16:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T08:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/dead-or-alive-6-minato-dlc-september-10\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T16:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T08:30:11","slug":"dead-or-alive-6-minato-dlc-september-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/dead-or-alive-6-minato-dlc-september-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Dead or Alive 6 \u2014 Minato DLC Arrives 10 September"},"content":{"rendered":"

Team Ninja has confirmed a release date for Minato, the gyaru-style fighter teased in Dead or Alive 6: Last Round<\/em>\u2019s June launch trailer \u2014 she\u2019s joining the roster as paid DLC on 10 September 2026<\/strong>. And if you haven\u2019t tried the free-to-play fighter yet, there\u2019s an extra reason to do it right now: Ayane and Tamaki are unlocked for free in the Core Fighters version, but only until 19 August<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Minato\u2019s Release Date and What We Know So Far<\/h2>\n

Minato was first revealed in concept art form when DOA6 Last Round<\/em> launched in June<\/a>, with design sketches showing off her gyaru-inspired costumes. The date of 10 September 2026<\/strong> for her DLC release was confirmed by Team Ninja via the official @deadoralivejp account<\/a>, as reported by Automaton Media.<\/p>\n

Her in-game moveset and full gameplay reveal haven\u2019t been shown yet. Team Ninja says those details will be announced before her release, so expect a proper character trailer to drop in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

Minato will be available as paid DLC on PC (Steam<\/a>), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pricing for individual character DLC has not been announced at this time.<\/p>\n

Ayane and Tamaki Free Until 19 August \u2014 Try Them Now<\/h2>\n

Alongside the Minato news, Team Ninja has launched a limited-time campaign giving DOA6 Last Round<\/em> Core Fighters players free access to Ayane and Tamaki until 19 August. That\u2019s this coming Tuesday \u2014 so if you want to give them a spin at no cost, time is tight.<\/p>\n

Core Fighters is the free-to-play tier of Dead or Alive 6: Last Round<\/em>, giving players access to a rotating roster without any upfront purchase. The full fighter roster is unlockable through individual character packs or a season pass.<\/p>\n

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