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Dead or Alive 6 (also known as DOA6) is the sixth main versus-fighting installment in the Dead or Alive franchise. It was announced on June 8th, 2018, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and released worldwide on March 1st, 2019. An arcade version was released in Japan on July 18, 2019.
The game runs on a new engine for the eighth generation of consoles, introducing new features such as visible damage on fighters and new mechanics like the Fatal Rush and Break Gauge. Sweat effects from Dead or Alive 5 return and are more pronounced. A new version, Dead or Alive 6 Last Round, was announced on February 12th, 2026.
Plot Summary: After a sinister incident in a village, Kasumi, a successor of the Mugen Tenshin ninja clan, abandons her clan to live as a "runaway ninja." Helena Douglas, president of DOATEC, becomes involved in an incident due to the emergence of an individual with special powers, while another genius is intrigued by a mysterious light. A sinister plan is set in motion, overturning the quiet days.
Characters: The game features returning characters such as Kasumi, Hayate, Ayane, Ryu Hayabusa, Helena Douglas, and many others. New characters include Diego, NiCO, and Tamaki. Guest characters Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond are also available as DLC.
Gameplay: The Power Blow and Power Launcher mechanics from the previous game have been removed. A new Break Gauge is introduced, which sits under the life bar and can be used with the Special button (or Hold + other buttons) for various effects.
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