Despite saying otherwise, Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond are coming back for Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, but there's a catch
Key Points:
- Koei Tecmo confirmed that Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond from King of Fighters 14 will return as DLC characters in Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, despite earlier statements they would not be included.
- The new version, Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, will feature an enhanced "Oboro" stage, new costumes, an improved photo mode, and other upgrades for next-gen consoles.
- Players must purchase the KOF fighters and their additional costumes separately as DLC, and previous purchases of these characters in the original DOA6 will not carry over.
- Dead or Alive 6: Last Round will be a separate title without free or paid upgrades for current DOA6 owners, and it will not support crossplay; rollback netcode status remains unconfirmed.
- The game is set to launch on June 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with more characters and outfits expected in future updates.