Dead Or Alive 6 Last Round Makes Players Pay Again For DLC They Already Bought
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round launched on June 24 across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox in both free and $40 versions. The repackaged re-release of the 2019 fighting game has already drawn criticism for aggressive monetization and lack of new content.
The primary controversy involves DLC compatibility. While most downloadable content from the original Dead or Alive 6 transfers to Last Round, players who previously purchased King of Fighters crossover characters—including Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond—must repurchase all related DLC entirely. This applies to costume packs and character DLC alike, with prices reportedly increased. The $40 edition offers no exemption; all King of Fighters content requires repayment regardless of purchase history or version selection.
Steam reviews are predominantly negative, citing both the absence of fresh content and the monetization approach. Critics across platforms argue the re-release represents a missed opportunity for the franchise, which initially launched to a poor reception in 2019. Reviewers expected Last Round to rehabilitate the series’ reputation but instead found a largely unchanged package with additional barriers to accessing previously purchased content.