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Dead or Alive 6 sales reach 1 million copies while Last Round hits 'Mostly Negative' reviews on Steam for myriad of complaints
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Key Points:
- Koei Tecmo's Dead or Alive 6 series has sold over 1 million copies since its 2019 launch, but this figure is low compared to previous entries, with DOA3 selling over 2 million and DOA5 and DOA2 exceeding 1.5 million copies each.
- The recent Dead or Alive 6 Last Round release has been met with significant fan backlash, receiving mostly negative reviews on Steam and PlayStation due to minimal new content, lack of key features like rollback netcode and crossplay, and no upgrade path for existing owners.
- Fans criticize Last Round for being nearly identical to the original DOA6, with no balance updates, broken mods, and issues transferring DLC, leading to questions about the purpose of the re-release.
- Koei Tecmo plans to release new content, including the character Minato this summer, but promotional efforts and fan enthusiasm have been underwhelming, raising concerns about the series' future momentum.
- Despite ongoing updates and a free Core Fighters edition, Dead or Alive 6 Last Round struggles to justify its $40 price tag, and the series faces challenges in regaining the support of its core audience ahead of the next mainline entry.
