Play Dead or Alive 6 for free starting today

KOEI Tecmo announced today that a free-to-play version of Dead or Alive 6 is available now to download for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

The free-to-play version of Dead or Alive 6 is called Dead or Alive 6: Core Fighters and features a limited look into the world of DOA6. It will include four base characters- Kasumi, Hitomi, Diego and Bass, as well as online ranked battles, Versus, Arcade, Time Attack, and Training and Quest modes. In addition, DOA6’s introduction to story mode will also be unlocked, along with the DOA Central, the hub for everything wardrobe and music to the library and theater.

An overview of the game, via Xbox listing:

This is a free version which allows use of many game modes, including online matches. However, only a limited number of playable characters is available, and the Story mode will be locked. The remaining characters and the Story mode can be purchased separately as downloadable content.

In addition, the second online update of Dead or Alive 6 is now live. IT will add more high-level DOA quests, a variety of new entrance and victory scenes, and the tuning of costume part earning parameters in order to help enhance the overall gaming experience.

Gamers who purchased the Season Pass will get its first content today, as the Happy Wedding Vol. 1 Pack is now available. Fans can look forward for the coming months for more contents such as more costume packs, and two new characters from King of Fighters XIV.

Dead or Alive 6 is available now for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. For more information and to read our thoughts, check out our review. Need guides? Don’t forget to check out our guide section for some game guides for Dead or Alive 6.