Will Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Have Crossplay? Answered

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Ayane in Dead or Alive 6 Last Round
Image via KOEI TECMO

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round is the definitive version of Dead or Alive 6, launching with 29 playable characters and a dedicated photo mode. It’s also optimized for current-generation consoles and is a separate release on each platform. But what about crossplay? Here is everything you need to know.

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Will Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Have Crossplay?

No, Dead or Alive 6 Last Round does not have crossplay support, and online functionality is limited to each platform’s network.

This was confirmed on the official website for Dead or Alive 6 Last Round in the Product Info section.

It’s pretty disappointing that even with a re-release, the title isn’t getting crossplay functionality, which is the norm for modern fighting game titles. If Team Ninja and KOEI Tecmo really want Dead or Alive 6 to gain a loyal and healthy audience, they should reconsider their approach to the online component.

As of writing, there is no word on rollback netcode availability either, which, alongside crossplay, is expected in most fighting games for a smooth online experience.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Photo Mode

The most notable addition to Dead or Alive 6 is a dedicated photo mode feature, which allows you to take dynamic photos of battles from multiple angles and character placements.

You can also adjust the character’s sweat, dirt, facial expressions, gaze, positioning, and more.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Launch Roster

At launch, Dead or Alive 6 will have 29 characters:

  • Ayane
  • Bass Armstrong
  • Bayman
  • Brad Wong
  • Christie
  • Diego
  • Eliot
  • Hayate
  • Helena Douglas
  • Hitomi
  • Honoka
  • Jann Lee
  • Kasumi
  • Kokoro
  • La Mariposa
  • Leifang
  • Marie Rose
  • Mila
  • Momji
  • NiCO
  • Nyotengu
  • Phase 4
  • Raidou
  • Rachel
  • Rig
  • Ryu Hayabusa
  • Tamaki
  • Tina Armstrong
  • Zack

Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond, both guest characters, are not included. Additionally, Kasumi, Ayane, Marie Rose, Honoka, and NiCO will receive a total of 5 new costumes. KOEI TECMO has confirmed that more costumes, characters, and further updates are planned for Dead or Alive 6 Last Round.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Release Date

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round is coming to PC via Steam, Xbox Series S|X, and PS5 on June 25, 2026.

Team Ninja also claims that improvements to gameplay have been made, but we don’t know at this point what those translate to. The lack of crossplay in 2026 is particularly concerning, especially for fighting games, which typically have lower concurrent player counts and rely on dedicated players across multiple platforms to sustain their multiplayer scenes.

KOEI TECMO has already confirmed that more updates are planned, and I really hope that crossplay and rollback netcode are a high priority if they want Dead or Alive to have wider appeal.

Ali Hashmi

Ali has been writing about video games for the past six years and is always on the lookout for the next indie game to obsess over and recommend to everyone in sight. When he isn't spending an unhealthy amount of time in Slay the Spire, he's probably trying out yet another retro-shooter or playing Dark Souls for the 50th time.