Dead or Alive 6’s official website is finally open, and it brings a ton of new screenshots and information for the upcoming game. This includes character details and stage names.
Characters
Kasumi
A successor of the legendary Mugen Tenshin ninja clan. After a certain incident, she abandoned her clan and became a “runaway ninja”. Unable to return to her village, she continues to live on the run with her life remaining a target.
Fighting Style: Mugen Tenshin Ninjutsu:
Beautiful yet varied attacks executed at a high speed that few can guard against.
Helena
The youthful leader of the enormous DOATEC conglomerate. Though the company was once involved in the development of terrifying biological weapons, Helena is seeking to start anew. Carrying out her father’s last wishes, and in pursuit of a sound mind, she announces the sixth Dead or Alive Tournament.
Fighting Style: Pi Gua Quan:
Helena excels at using the low ‘bokuho’ stance to smoothly evade her opponent’s attacks, before choosing the perfect moment to launch devastating counters.
Hayate
Kasumi’s older brother and the 18th leader of the Mugen Tenshin ninja clan. Respected, with techniques fit for a clan leader.
Fighting Style: Mugen Tenshin Ninjutsu:
Worthy of the nickname “Shinobi of the Wind”, his moves are as quick and powerful as a strike of lightning.
Hayabusa
A super ninja of the ancient Hayabusa style of Ninjutsu. His strength has been recounted in numerous tales. A longtime friend of Hayate.
Fighting Style: Hayabusa Style Ninjutsu:
The awesome Izuna Drop, a powerful single blow attack that can be performed even from strikes or holds.
Jann Lee
Master of Jeet Kune Do, nicknamed “Dragon”. He constantly seeks to test himself against the most fearsome opponents.
Fighting Style: Jeet Kune Do:
Excellent for exploiting walls and Danger Zones with his explosive knock-back strikes.
Zack
Zack has incredible fighting instincts, and learned Muay Thai just by imitation. A funky DJ with a positive attitude and original sense of style.
…until now. A mature and cool side might peek through this time…?
Fighting Style: Muay Thai (Self-Taught):
His unorthodox style of Muay Thai has become so unconventional that no one can predict what comes next.
New Stages
DOA Colosseum
Main stage of the 6th Dead or Alive Tournament. The latest stage specialized for martial arts. Watch out for explosions when the ring ropes are touched!
The Throwdown
A stage set in a back alley, surrounded by a steel fence and brick walls. It feels dangerous, but seems like a popular hangout spot.
Danger Zones
These are special regions found in most stages that cause heavy damage when a fighter gets knocked into them. Danger Zones can range from basic walls to blockbuster explosions and careening cars. Some stages also have Danger Zones within the floors as well.
Rumble Danger
If a fighter is blown into the crowd, the spectators around the edge of the ring can push the fighter back in and will lose their balance and stagger. This creates an opening for the perfect chance to attack.
Mass-Destruction
Stage objects such as boxes or jars are destructible. Earn extra damage by blowing opponents into them. Broken items do not regenerate, but you may want to break them before your opponents decides to use them on you.
Break Gauge System
A special attack meter new to the series. Use the Break Gauge to execute new tactics such as a Break Blow or a Break Hold.
Break Blow
A Break Blow is a special skill which has a powerful smash while parrying an enemy strike.
Break Hold
A Break Hold is an ultra hold which returns upper, middle, and lower attacks.
Fatal Rush
Fatal Rush is a powerful combo attack of up to four neatly animated punches and kicks making a first time player look like an expert.
Dead or Alive 6 will be released on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in early 2019. You can check out some gameplay footage from our previous report.
