Interest in Dead or Alive surged after a fresh entry in the series was announced, but the newly revealed PS5 re-release is already attracting criticism. Koei Tecmo has confirmed via a press release that the edition, marketed as Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, will not provide an automatic PS4-to-PS5 upgrade and will exclude a pair of guest fighters that appeared on the previous generation. The omissions have left some players questioning the package's value.

  • No free upgrade route: Owners of the PS4 version won’t be handed a cost-free or direct transfer to the PS5 build, meaning players may need to repurchase to get the new console release.
  • Guest characters removed: A couple of crossover/guest fighters present in the PS4 edition will not be included on PS5, shrinking the playable roster compared with expectations.
  • Publisher confirmation: Koei Tecmo’s official statement is the source of these details, removing uncertainty but also cementing the decisions.
  • Community implications: With renewed franchise interest, the lack of parity and upgrade options could dampen enthusiasm and spark debate over whether the PS5 version feels like a full upgrade or a limited re-release.

Source: Push Square

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