Dead or Alive 6: Core Fighters is a newly released free-to-play "sampler" of the full Dead or Alive 6 game. It's now available to download on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

This release offers up a limited amount of content from the full game. It includes four characters (Kaumi, Hitomi, Diego, and Bass). It also allows you to play online ranked battles, Versus, Arcade, Time Attack, Training, and Quest modes. If you want to play through the game's Story...

Today, Dead or Alive 6 was released from Koei Tecmo America and Team Ninja. Fighting veterans and newcomers alike are invited to hop into the DOATEC's arenas to battle it out.

The base game retails for $59.99 and is available on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam. There also seems to be a Digital Deluxe Edition that starts at $79.99. This more expensive version includes Phase 4 as a bonus character, a bonus costume for Kasumi, 25 costumes, and 3 extra music tracks....

Team Ninja announced a bunch of things today for Dead or Alive 6 during EVO Japan 2019. First up is the announcement of a Deluxe Demo for the game. Second, they announced Dead or Alive World Championship, a new esports venture. Finally, they also revealed the first details on the "DOA6 Season Pass 1," which includes two characters from SNK's The King of Fighters XIV.

Let's take a look at what's going on with that Deluxe Demo first of all.

This demo will...

The big thing with fighting games these days are the steady stream of roster addition announcements. True to form, we received word today that Dead or Alive 6 will have Raidou as part of its fighting roster.



This announcement comes complete with some new Dead or Alive 6 images that show off all-new stages. These are "A.P.O. and Chinese Festival."



Two new modes were also just detailed for the game. These are Quest and Training....

The online beta test for Dead or Alive 6 launched today (January 11, 2019) on the PlayStation 4. The catch with this one is the fact that this beta is exclusive to those with PlayStation Plus subscriptions. As of this writing, you can already download the beta from the PlayStation Store.

Players will have from now until January 14 at 6:59 AM (PT) to play in this beta. The beta includes the Online Versus mode and four "iconic" characters that include Kasumi, Ayane,...

Two additional fighters were just revealed for Dead or Alive 6 today courtesy of Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA. They are none other than Brad "The Drunken Fighter" Wong and Eliot, aka "The Apprentice of the Iron Fist."

These two are part of the 24 playable characters that will be available for the game's launch. Dead or Alive 6 is currently in development for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. It's slated to be released on February 15, 2019.
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The second original character for Dead or Alive 6 made their debut today courtesy of Koei Tecmo America and Team Ninja. The new character is named NiCO and they are otherwise known as "The Lightning Technomancer." Ah yes, the ancient art of lightning technomancy, how could I forget.
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Three new fighters were confirmed for the Dead or Alive 6 roster today. These are, in case you somehow missed the headline, Bass, Tina, and Mila. These three also come along with a new stage reveal that is quite fitting for them. The stage is a new wrestling themed arena called "The Muscle."

Let's get a closer look at the new wrestlers and some more details about The Muscle.
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The release date for Dead or Alive 6 was revealed earlier today thanks to Koei Tecmo America and Team Ninja. The fighting game will be released on February 15, 2019 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

The first word about some digital pre-order bonuses for Dead or Alive 6 were also revealed today. It seems as though the different platforms will have different bonuses that include themes and costumes for characters. It's nothing outside of cosmetics, so that's nice...

A new trailer for Dead or Alive 6 from Koei Tecmo America was released today. This newest trailer provides your first look at the new characters of Leifang and Hitomi to the Dead or Alive 6 roster. It also showcases a new interactive stage.

Dead or Alive 6 will be on display at the Deep Silver booth at Gamescom this week.
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Two new fighters were announced today for Dead or Alive 6. They are none other than Rig and the newcomer Diego.

They will both be included in the playable build present at the Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2018, taking place this weekend in Las Vegas.
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Koei Tecmo just announced that they will have playable Dead or Alive 6 builds at the Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2018, taking place August 3-4 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Those headed to the event can find the demo stations set up at the Koei Tecmo booth on the show floor. In addition to being playable, they will hold a special Dead or Alive 6 mini-tournament in addition to their Dead or Alive 5 Last Round championship. The Dead or Alive 5 championship...

Early 2019 is the current release window that has been set for Dead or Alive 6. The next iteration of the popular fighting franchise will be released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Team Ninja promises to deliver more information on June 11. I'm assuming we'll see more of this during Sony's E3 2018 conference since their conference is on the 11th.

IGN has a hands-on with Dead or Alive 6, if you'd like some first hand impressions that you probably won't...

Early 2019 is the current release window that has been set for Dead or Alive 6. The next iteration of the popular fighting franchise will be released...