Dead or Alive 6 Hits PS5 in June as New Game Enters Production

Team Ninja has just confirmed that Dead or Alive 6 Last Round is coming to PlayStation 5 on June 25, 2026. Celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary this year, the studio is bringing the version optimized for current hardware, while also revealing that a new series title is already in development behind the scenes. As such, fans asking for news about the future of 3D fighting have finally received the answers they were waiting for.

The game arrives with 29 playable characters in total, combining the 24 from the original launch with the 5 fighters previously released as DLC. In addition, each fighter gets a pack of five different costumes for customization. The team also included a new photo mode to capture every angle of battles in high resolution. Performance has also been improved to take advantage of the PS5’s processing power, ensuring smoother fights.

Last Round Version Contents

• 29 playable characters (24 original + 5 DLC)
• 5 costumes per character
• New optimized photo mode
• Updated graphics and performance for PS5

For those who prefer to try before buying, the free version (Free to Play) will launch simultaneously in June. This edition lets you face players from around the world, including those who own the full version, and grants access to DOA Quest, DOA Central, and photo mode. Meanwhile, Team Ninja promises to keep the pace with new costumes and updates scheduled for the post-launch period.

Fighters Available in the Free Version

• Kasumi
• NiCO
• Marie Rose
• Honoka

The biggest surprise, however, was saved for the end of the official announcement. The studio revealed it is already working hard on developing the next Dead or Alive title. While details remain scarce, the promise is that the franchise will return in full force soon. That’s why this PS5 launch serves as the ideal warm-up for the tournaments to come.