Dead or Alive 6 Gets Plenty of 4K Screenshots Showing New Visual Style; More Details Revealed

Today Koei Tecmo released a large batch of 4K screenshots of its upcoming fighting game Dead or Alive 6, plus a batch of artwork for the first five characters confirmed to be part of the roster.

We also get a few tidbits of information on the characters themselves and the new mechanics of the game.

Let's start with the characters:

KASUMI

THE KUNOICHI OF DESTINY

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.

PERSONAL DATA

Age : 19

Birthday : February 23

Blood type : AB

Height/Weight : 158cm/48kg

Occupation : Runaway Ninja

Favorite food : Strawberry Millefeuille

Hobbies: Fortune Telling

HELENA

FORTUNE'S HEIRESS

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.

PERSONAL DATA

Age : 23

Birthday : January 30

Blood type : AB

Height/Weight : 170cm/49kg

Occupation : Head of DOATEC

Favorite food : Blanc Manger

Hobbies : Walking her beloved pet dog

HAYATE

THE WIND OF THE HEAVENS

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.

PERSONAL DATA

Age : 25

Birthday : July 3

Blood type : A

Height/Weight: 180cm/75kg

Occupation : Ninja

Favorite food : Sushi, Sukiyaki

Hobbies : Quickdraw of the Sword, Zen Meditation

HAYABUSA

THE ULTIMATE NINJA

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.

PERSONAL DATA

Age : 25

Birthday : June 15

Blood type : A

Height/Weight : 179cm/78kg

Occupation : Antique Shop Owner

Favorite food : Sushi

Hobbies : Mountain Climbing, Fishing

JANN LEE

A SCORCHING SOUL

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.

PERSONAL DATA

Age : 22

Birthday : November 27

Blood type : AB

Height/Weight : 177cm/75kg

Occupation : Bouncer

Favorite food : Hamburgers, Grapefruit

Hobbies : Watching Action Movies

ZACK

THE FUNKY DJ

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.

PERSONAL DATA

Age : 27

Birthday : April 3

Blood type : O

Height/Weight : 180cm/78kg

Occupation : DJ

Favorite food : Ice Cream

Hobbies : Billiards

We also get an introduction to two 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.

Following, we get some information on the story:

After a sinister incident in a village...

Kasumi, a successor of the legendary Mugen Tenshin ninja clan, abandoned her clan and became a "runaway ninja," secretly living in a hermitage in a mountain village.

Meanwhile, Helena Douglas, president of the new DOATEC, is involved in an incident...

The sudden ----- of an individual with special powers sent shivers down her spine...

And yet another....

A so-called genius chuckles at a mysterious light emitting an aura...

Behind a quiet time, a sinister plan is set in motion.

The passing days are about to be unduly overturned due to an open desire.

As Kasumi writes to her mother, her pen overflows with hesitation.

...It's not over yet.

Last, but not least, the new systems introduced with the new game.

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 the 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.

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 opponent decides to use them on you.