- Publisher: Koei Tecmo Games
- Release Date: Jun 25, 2026
- Also On: PC, Xbox Series X
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Jun 24, 2026It has been seven years since Koei Tecmo even indicated that it saw a future in Dead or Alive, so frankly it’s just a relief that Dead or Alive 6 Last Round happened at all. While Dead or Alive 7 was the really exciting recent news, this is the definitive version of a brilliant, funny, sexy, mechanically entertaining fighting game and I’ve loved stepping back into its ring.
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Jun 24, 2026Team Ninja's accessible and explosive fighting action is back in a sort of remaster/expanded version that goes beyond the limitations of the previous generation to fully realize the developer's vision. Even with more fighters, Last Round needed more content, but it remains a lot of fun.
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Jun 24, 2026With the most interesting new content coming mostly down the line, Dead or Alive 6 Last Round is difficult to fully judge at launch. It looks and plays great, so it should tide over fans as they wait for the seventh entry in the fighting game franchise. However, it’s hard not to be somewhat underwhelmed by most of the levels not supporting the new lighting engine and crossover DLC characters not coming with the base game.
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Jun 24, 2026Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is a strong fighter that features a wonderful triangle system, adding an extra layer of depth to battles. Although the story mode lacks the focus and structure of its peers, it makes up for this with the wealth of content on offer. The training mode is particularly impressive, offering clear insight into mechanics and combos for both newcomers and veterans. Fights are tight and fluid, thanks in part to the strong animation, although its age does show, particularly in the texture work. With a free-to-play option available, it’s certainly worth checking out, but it doesn’t quite manage to compete with its biggest rivals when you step into the arena.