Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Wiki
Master Dead or Alive 6 characters, combos, stages, costumes, Core Fighters, and Last Round updates with practical guides for new and returning fighters on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Dead or Alive 6 Guides
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Dead or Alive 6 Controls: PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam Setup Guide
Master the dead or alive 6 controls for PS5, Xbox, and PC. Learn the triangle system, default layouts, and execution tips for Last Round.
Dead or Alive 6 Special Moves: 2026 Combat Mechanics Guide
Master Dead or Alive 6 special moves including Fatal Rush, Break Blow, and Break Hold. Detailed 2026 Last Round combat guide for all 29 characters.
Dead or Alive 6 Break Blow: 2026 Combat Mechanics & Setup Guide
Master the Dead or Alive 6 break blow mechanic. Learn Break Gauge management, Fatal Rush cancels, and strategic tips for Last Round and Core Fighters versions.
Dead or Alive 6 Offensive Hold: 2026 Master Guide & Tactics
Master the Dead or Alive 6 offensive hold mechanics. Learn character-specific inputs, triangle system interactions, and advanced 2026 Last Round strategies.
Dead or Alive 6 Female Characters: 2026 Tier List & Unlocks
Discover the best Dead or Alive 6 female characters in our 2026 tier list. Learn about fighting styles, unlock requirements, and Last Round updates.
Dead or Alive 6 How to Unlock Characters: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to unlock characters in Dead or Alive 6 and Last Round. Step-by-step instructions for Core Fighters licenses, DLC, and transfer rules.
Dead or Alive 6 Beginner Guide: 2026 Master the Triangle System
Master Dead or Alive 6 with our beginner guide. Learn the Triangle System, controls for all platforms, and the best characters for new players in 2026.
Dead or Alive 6 Unlock Costumes: 2026 Wardrobe & DLC Guide
Master Dead or Alive 6 unlock costumes with our guide on DOA Quest rewards, Season Pass contents, and 2026 Last Round carry-over rules for PS5 and Steam.
Dead or Alive 6 Free Characters: Core Fighters Guide
Learn about Dead or Alive 6 free characters, Core Fighters roster differences, and how to unlock additional fighters in the 2026 Last Round edition.
Dead or Alive 6 PS4: Last Round Guide & Fighter Tier List
Master Dead or Alive 6 PS4 with our guide to Last Round updates, character tier lists, combat mechanics, and save transfer tips for 2026.
Dead or Alive 6 Steam: Store Changes & Last Round Guide
Navigate the Dead or Alive 6 Steam transition to Last Round. Learn about character tiers, Core Fighters differences, system requirements, and save carry-over.
Dead or Alive 6 PS5 Upgrade: Last Round Setup Guide
Learn how to perform the Dead or Alive 6 PS5 upgrade, transfer your save data, and carry over purchased DLC costumes to the 2026 Last Round edition.
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Release Date, Platforms, and Editions
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round is the current-generation version of Dead or Alive 6 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Use this section to separate the 2026 Last Round release from the original 2019 platform details.
Current Status
Available now
Digital download release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Official Release Date
June 25, 2026
KOEI TECMO lists the release as 25/06/2026. The Steam store page displays Jun 24, 2026 for its store timing.
Supported Platforms
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
Last Round is updated for current-generation hardware and is separate from the original 2019 Dead or Alive 6 release on PS4, Xbox One, and Steam.
Standard Edition
29 playable characters
The standard listing includes DOA6 Last Round Core Fighters, the Story Unlock Key, and a 25 Character Unlock Key.
Core Fighters Edition
Free-to-play
Core Fighters includes Kasumi, Marie Rose, Honoka, and NiCO as playable fighters. Photo Mode, DOA Quest, DOA Central, and online play are also available.
Included Former DLC Fighters
Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, Tamaki
These five DOA6 DLC fighters are included in the Last Round standard roster, bringing the standard roster total to 29 playable characters.
Separate Guest Unlocks
Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond
Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond require separate unlock keys and are not part of the 29-character standard set.
Carry-Over Support
Save data and many DOA6 costumes
Carry-over uses the same platform account. Last Round data does not transfer back to the original DOA6, and original DOA6 does not crossplay with Last Round.
New Last Round Features
Photo Mode, new costumes, hardware update
Photo Mode adds character position and pose tools. Kasumi, Ayane, Marie Rose, Honoka, and NiCO receive new Team NINJA themed costumes.
Players
1-2 local, up to 16 online
Store listings show local play and online multiplayer support, with online player counts listed up to 16.
Dead or Alive 6 Character Roster and Tier List
Browse the Last Round roster by fighter, style, unlock status, and practical tier placement. The grid separates standard roster fighters from separate guest unlocks.
Top Priority Picks
Fast pressure, flexible confirms, strong hold tools, or clean matchup coverage.
Kasumi
Mugen Tenshin Ninjutsu
High-speed rushdown
Playable in Core Fighters; included in Standard
Ayane
Mugen Tenshin Hajinmon Style Ninjutsu
Mobile spacing and evasive pressure
Included through character unlock access
NiCO
Pencak Silat
Fast technical pressure with EMF-enhanced attacks
Playable in Core Fighters; included in Standard
Tamaki
Aikido
Hold and sabaki control
Included in Last Round Standard
Leifang
T'ai Chi Ch'uan
Parries, holds, and counter-control
Included through character unlock access
Momiji
Hayabusa-style Aikijutsu
Fast movement and aerial pressure
Included in Last Round Standard
Strong Core Picks
Reliable characters with strong damage routes, strong neutral tools, or clear game plans.
Hayate
Mugen Tenshin Ninjutsu
Balanced ninja pressure
Included through character unlock access
Ryu Hayabusa
Hayabusa Style Ninjutsu
High-damage ninja grappler
Included through character unlock access
Helena
Pi Gua Quan
Evasive stance control
Included through character unlock access
Jann Lee
Jeet Kune Do
Wall and Danger Zone pressure
Included through character unlock access
Rachel
Counter Fiend Combat
Heavyweight power and air throws
Included in Last Round Standard
Phase 4
Mugen Tenshin Ninjutsu (clone)
Technical rushdown
Included in Last Round Standard
Hitomi
Karate
Balanced strikes and fundamentals
Included through character unlock access
Marie Rose
Systema
Small-frame evasive counterplay
Playable in Core Fighters; included in Standard
Solid and Matchup-Ready
Good roster choices that reward matchup knowledge, spacing discipline, or character-specific routing.
Kokoro
Ba Ji Quan
Mid-range elbow and palm pressure
Included through character unlock access
Diego
Street Style
Wall-focused brawler
Included through character unlock access
Mila
Mixed Martial Arts
Aggressive strikes and takedown follow-ups
Included through character unlock access
Christie
Snake Fist
Evasive close-range offense
Included through character unlock access
Bayman
Combat Sambo
Hold specialist and close-quarters control
Included through character unlock access
Nyotengu
Tengu-do
Aerial attacks and heavy strikes
Included in Last Round Standard
Rig
Taekwondo
Acrobatic kick pressure
Included through character unlock access
Honoka
Honoka Fu
Mixed move set and stance power
Playable in Core Fighters; included in Standard
Specialist Picks
Characters with strong identity who need more deliberate spacing, throw reads, stance use, or matchup experience.
Tina
Professional Wrestling
All-round wrestler with strong throws
Included through character unlock access
Bass
Professional Wrestling
Power grappler
Included through character unlock access
Zack
Muay Thai (Self-Taught)
Unpredictable Muay Thai pressure
Included through character unlock access
Eliot
Xingyi Quan + Xinyi Liuhe Quan
Linear pressure strings
Included through character unlock access
Brad Wong
Zui Quan
Unorthodox stance confusion
Included through character unlock access
La Mariposa
Lucha Libre
Aerial attacks and tricky movement
Included through character unlock access
Raidou
Modified Mugen Tenshin Ninjutsu
Power-focused mimicry style
Included through character unlock access
Separate Character Unlocks
Guest fighters shown on official Last Round character pages and store add-on listings, handled separately from the 29-character standard roster.
Mai Shiranui
Shiranui Ninjutsu
Fast fan-and-flame offense
Requires separate character unlock key
Kula Diamond
Anti-K' Arts
Quick strikes and ice-based attacks
Requires separate character unlock key
Dead or Alive 6 Beginner Guide: Controls, Defense, and First Practice Flow
Start with the core buttons, learn the strike-throw-hold triangle, then add the Special button and Break Gauge. This guide gives new players a clean route from controls to first-match fundamentals.
Learn the default buttons first
Memorize Punch, Kick, Hold, Throw, and Special before learning character-specific strings.
Understand the triangle system
Strikes beat throws, throws beat holds, and holds beat strikes. Winning the correct interaction deals extra damage, so the goal is not just pressing faster; it is reading what the opponent is trying to do.
Practice high, mid, and low defense
Standing guard blocks high and mid strikes, crouching guard blocks low strikes, and holds must match the attack height. High Hold answers high strikes, Mid Punch Hold answers mid punches, Mid Kick Hold answers mid kicks, and Low Hold answers low strikes.
Use the Special button for beginner tools
The Special button connects key beginner actions: sidestepping, Side Attack, Fatal Rush, Break Hold, and Break Blow. It is the fastest way to access the new DOA6 systems while learning the command list.
Spend Break Gauge carefully
Break Gauge fills during a fight. At 50%, use Break Hold to counter any strike height. At 100%, use Break Blow for a powerful strike through the opponent's attack.
Build a first combo route
Start with one safe string, one launcher, two air hits, and one knockback ender. Keep the route short until you can repeat it from both sides of the screen.
Use the training modes in order
Run Tutorial for system basics, Free Training for movement and defense, Command Training for each fighter's inputs, Combo Challenge for routes, and DOA Quest for practical missions and rewards.
Use a simple first-match checklist
Block more than you mash, throw opponents who hold too much, hold opponents who repeat obvious strikes, and save Break Hold for pressure that would otherwise trap you in stun.
Default Control Layouts
PlayStation
- Punch
- Triangle
- Kick
- Circle
- Hold
- Square
- Throw
- Cross
- Special
- R1
Xbox
- Punch
- Y
- Kick
- B
- Hold
- X
- Throw
- A
- Special
- RB
Steam Keyboard
- Punch
- K
- Kick
- L
- Hold
- J
- Throw
- M
- Special
- I
Dead or Alive 6 Combat System: Break Gauge, Fatal Rush, Holds, and Stage Hazards
Learn each system one at a time: triangle rules first, Break Gauge second, stage control third. This module breaks the combat system into short mechanics cards for quick learning.
- A correct interaction deals increased damage.
- Use strikes when the opponent tries to throw.
- Use throws when the opponent relies on holds.
- Use holds when the opponent repeats predictable strikes.
Example: After blocking a repeated string, try a throw if the opponent keeps fishing for holds.
Dead or Alive 6 Story Mode and DOA Quest
Track Story Mode, DOA Quest missions, unlock keys, rewards, and the best order to play each mode.
Story Mode
NarrativeBest for: Following the main DOA6 story, cinematics, and character-focused substories.
Included in the paid PS4, Xbox One, and Steam versions of DEAD OR ALIVE 6.
Core Fighters: DEAD OR ALIVE 6: Core Fighters includes introductory story access and requires the Story Unlock Key for full Story Mode.
Last Round Core Fighters: DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Core Fighters excludes Story Mode until the Story Unlock Key is purchased.
Characters: Story Mode can use story-required characters even when their Core Fighters character licenses are not owned.
DOA Quest
Mission ChallengesBest for: Learning game systems through short mission objectives.
Available in the paid game, DEAD OR ALIVE 6: Core Fighters, and DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Core Fighters.
Structure: Quests are made up of several missions that ask players to clear specific objectives.
Characters: All characters can be used in DOA Quest even without their Core Fighters character licenses.
Training Support
PracticeBest for: Preparing for uncleared DOA Quest missions and character-specific tasks.
Training modes include Free Training, Tutorial, Command Training, and Combo Challenge.
Mission use: Tutorial can be checked to find uncleared mission topics before retrying DOA Quest objectives.
DOA Central Rewards
Collection HubBest for: Spending earned Owner Points and managing unlocked content.
Available in the full game and Core Fighters versions.
Reward use: Owner Points can be used to unlock and purchase costumes, hairstyles, accessories, titles, BGM, encyclopedia entries, and trivia entries.
Features
Recommended First Route
Play OrderBest for: New players who want progression and rewards without wasting unlock purchases.
Start with Tutorial, move into DOA Quest, then play Story Mode after confirming Story access.
Recommended route
- 1Tutorial for core controls
- 2DOA Quest for missions and rewards
- 3Story Mode for cinematics and substories
- 4DOA Central for spending Owner Points
Dead or Alive 6 Costumes DLC and Season Passes
Compare Season Passes, costume sets, character DLC, Premium Tickets, and Last Round carry-over rules.
Season Pass 1
March 1, 2019Main contents
- 62 costumes
- Mai Shiranui
- Mai Shiranui debut costumes
- Kula Diamond
- Kula Diamond debut costumes
Costume sets
Season Pass 1 includes its listed character and costume content, so players should not buy the same included packs separately.
Season Pass 2
July 23, 2019Main contents
- 72 costumes
- 12 BGM tracks
- Momiji
- Momiji debut costumes
Costume sets
Extra content
Vacation to Paradise BGM Set and the listed costume packs are part of Season Pass 2.
Season Pass 3
October 29, 2019Main contents
- 53 costumes
- Rachel
- Rachel debut costumes
Costume sets
Bonus content
Rachel and her debut costume set are included in Season Pass 3.
Season Pass 4
January 21, 2020Main contents
- 50 costumes
- Tamaki
- Tamaki debut costumes
Costume sets
Bonus content
Tamaki and her debut costumes are included in Season Pass 4.
Original DOA6 Character DLC
Characters
Core Fighters unlocks
- Core Fighters 20 Characters
- Core Fighters Female Fighters 11 Characters
- Core Fighters Male Fighters 9 Characters
- Individual character licenses
Core Fighters players need character licenses to use locked characters outside modes that allow all characters.
Premium Tickets
Premium Tickets were introduced for unlocking individual DLC costumes in the Wardrobe on PS4.
Limitations
- Premium Tickets are tied to the purchasing account.
- They are not shared across different PS4 accounts.
- The 20-ticket and 50-ticket sets were discontinued.
- Premium Tickets from DEAD OR ALIVE 6 on PS4 cannot be used in DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round.
Check remaining Premium Tickets before buying direct costume DLC, because direct costume purchases can leave unused tickets behind.
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Carry-over
Carries over
- Previously purchased transferable costumes
- Owned costumes
- Hairstyles
- Glasses
- BGM
- Story progression
- DOA Quest progression
- Tutorial progression
- Command Training progression
- Combo Training progression
- DOA Encyclopedia
- Trivia
Does not carry over
- Mai Shiranui DLC costumes
- Kula Diamond DLC costumes
- Additional character licenses
- Premium Tickets
- Hair color change
- Rankings
- Ranking Points
- Fighter Level
- Fighter Points
- Player Points
- Fight Records
- Fight Trends
- Option settings
- Closet costume settings
- Replays
A character Unlock Key is required to use carried-over costumes for a locked character.
Last Round KOF Collaboration DLC
June 25, 2026Characters
Contents
- Mai Shiranui Character Unlock Key
- Mai Shiranui Debut Costume Set
- Mai Shiranui Character Unlock Key & Debut Costume Bundle
- Kula Diamond Character Unlock Key
- Kula Diamond Debut Costume Set
- Kula Diamond Character Unlock Key & Debut Costume Bundle
Debut costumes
Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond are not included in the Last Round full version and must be purchased separately.
Dead or Alive 6 Core Fighters and Free Version
Compare the original Core Fighters version, Last Round Core Fighters, and paid editions before choosing an upgrade path.
| Feature | DOA6 Paid | DOA6 Core Fighters | Last Round Paid | Last Round Core Fighters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PS4, Xbox One, Steam | PS4, Xbox One, Steam | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| Starting characters | Base roster included, with Nyotengu and Phase 4 requiring separate access depending on edition and purchase path. | Kasumi, Hitomi, Diego, Bass | 29 characters: the original 24 characters plus Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, and Tamaki. | Kasumi, Marie Rose, Honoka, NiCO |
| Locked characters | Nyotengu, Phase 4, and later DLC characters require the relevant character purchase when not included in the owned edition. | Most characters require separate character licenses or character sets. | Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond require separate Character Unlock Keys. | Every character outside Kasumi, Marie Rose, Honoka, and NiCO requires a Character Unlock Key. |
| Story Mode access | Included. | Introductory story access is playable; the Story Unlock Key is required for full Story Mode. | Included through the full version's Story Unlock Key. | Story Mode requires the Story Unlock Key. |
| DOA Quest access | Playable. | Playable. | Playable. | Playable. |
| Online access | Ranked Match and Lobby Match are available. | Ranked Match and Lobby Match are available with the free roster and owned characters. | Ranked Match and Lobby Match are available. | Ranked Match and Lobby Match are available with the free roster and owned characters. |
| Training access | Free Training, Tutorial, Command Training, and Combo Challenge are available. | Training modes are available, and Tutorial can use all characters even without their licenses. | Free Training, Tutorial, Command Training, and Combo Training are available. | Training modes are available; Tutorial can use all characters even without Unlock Keys. |
| DOA Central access | Wardrobe, Database, Theater, Music, and Library are available. | DOA Central is available. | Wardrobe, Database, Theater, Music, Library, and Photo Mode are available. | DOA Central and Photo Mode are available. |
| Upgrade path | Buy character DLC, costume DLC, Season Passes, or edition bundles as needed. | Buy the Story Unlock Key, character licenses, character sets, costume DLC, or Deluxe content. | Full version includes Story Unlock Key and Character Unlock Keys for the 29 included characters. | Buy the Story Unlock Key, individual Character Unlock Keys, KOF character unlocks, or the full Last Round version. |
Dead or Alive 6 PC Requirements, Online Modes, and Crossplay
Check Steam requirements, online mode limits, save transfer, DLC carry-over, and crossplay restrictions before buying or moving to Last Round.
Steam Store Status
DEAD OR ALIVE 6
The original Steam page remains visible, but the game is no longer available for purchase on the Steam store.
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round
Available digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Original DOA6 PC Minimum
Minimum requirements
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-4690 or higher
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or higher
- DirectX
- DirectX 11
- Storage
- 50 GB available space
- Network
- Broadband internet connection
Original DOA6 PC Recommended
Recommended requirements
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 8700K or higher
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or higher
- DirectX
- DirectX 11
- Storage
- 50 GB available space
- Network
- Broadband internet connection
Last Round PC Minimum
Minimum requirements
- OS
- Windows 11
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-8400 or higher / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 or higher
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- GPU
- GeForce GTX 1060 VRAM 6GB or higher / Radeon RX 590 VRAM 8GB or higher
- DirectX
- DirectX 12
- Storage
- 80 GB available space, SSD required
- Sound
- 48000Hz 16bit Stereo
- Target
- 1280x720 at 60 FPS with low or disabled graphics options
Last Round PC Recommended
Recommended requirements
- OS
- Windows 11
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-8700 or higher / AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT or higher
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- GPU
- GeForce GTX 1070 VRAM 8GB or higher / Radeon RX 5700 XT VRAM 8GB or higher
- DirectX
- DirectX 12
- Storage
- 80 GB available space, SSD required
- Sound
- 48000Hz 16bit Stereo
- Target
- 1920x1080 at 60 FPS with high graphics options
Online Modes
Ranked Match
Fight players of the same rank online. PS4 connection quality can be changed by the player, Xbox One uses Xbox Live Smart Match, and Steam connection quality cannot be changed.
Lobby Match
Create lobbies with custom rules and private rooms. No Grade Points are gained or lost in Lobby Match.
Last Round Online Capacity
Console online play
PlayStation Store lists PS Plus required for PS5 online play and supports up to 16 online players. Xbox lists online multiplayer for 2 to 16 players.
Crossplay Limits
Cross-platform play
Crossplay between different platforms is not supported in DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round.
DOA6 and Last Round network split
There is no crossplay between DEAD OR ALIVE 6 and DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round.
Save Transfer
General transfer rule
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 save data, progression, and items can transfer to Last Round from the same account. Transfer requires the same platform account, cannot go back to the original DOA6, and existing Last Round save data must be deleted first.
Platform methods
PS5 detects local save data and receives PS4 saves via USB or PS Plus cloud. Xbox Series X|S transfers via Xbox Network. Steam transfers from the same PC, Steam Cloud, or the local save folder.
DLC Carry-over
Costumes and unlock keys
Most previously purchased DOA6 costumes transfer to Last Round, but the matching character Unlock Key is required to use a carried-over costume for a locked character.
One-way DLC rule
DLC purchased for DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round cannot be transferred back to DEAD OR ALIVE 6.