During a PlayStation State of Play presentation, Koei Tecmo revealed plans for Dead or Alive 6 Last Round, a remastered version launching in June, alongside a new entry in the fighting series. The announcements mark the franchise's 30th anniversary in 2026. Series producer Yosuke Hayashi introduced the projects, highlighting updates and future developments.
The Dead or Alive series, which last saw a mainline entry nearly seven years ago, received significant news at the February 12, 2026, PlayStation State of Play event. Koei Tecmo, through its Team Ninja studio, announced Dead or Alive 6 Last Round as "the definitive version of Dead or Alive 6." This remaster brings the game to PlayStation 5, incorporating previously released DLC characters into the main roster. It also teases additional playable fighters and costumes in future updates. A free-to-play version will launch alongside the paid edition on June 25, 2026, though specifics on differences between the versions remain undisclosed.
Following the Last Round reveal, Yosuke Hayashi presented a teaser for a new project, described as "Dead or Alive New Project." The trailer stated, "the dawn of a new chapter awaits. In development for PlayStation 5." While it may be titled Dead or Alive 7, sources refer to it simply as a brand new game in the series. These announcements celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary in 2026, signaling a revival after a period of hibernation.
The updates aim to refresh the long-running fighter, which debuted in 1996. No further details on the new game's features or release timeline were provided, but more information is expected in due course.