Dead or Alive 6 Brings Back These Two Iconic Characters

Leifang and Hitomi Return in Dead or Alive 6

Koei Tecmo has revealed that Leifang and Hitomi, two classic Dead or Alive fighters, are returning once more in Dead or Alive 6.

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Both fighters, as well as a new interactive stage, were announced today and will make their debut at Gamescom this week in Cologne, Germany.

Below is a refresher on Leifang and Hitomi, just in case youโ€™ve been away from the series for a while:

โ€œLeifang, known as the Tโ€™ai Chi Chโ€™uan Genius, is the master of using her opponentโ€™s power against them, countering assaults thanks to her flawless Sabaki and Inashi parries. She employs a variety of effective holds to gracefully counter enemy attacks, all the while hoping to prove her strength and capabilities as she pushes forward through the DOA Tournament.โ€

โ€œJoining Leifang in DOA6 is โ€œThe Fist of Innocence,โ€ Hitomi. The 20-year-old of mixed German and Japanese descent is a well-balanced karate expert; utilizing speed, power, and a long reach to take down opponents thanks to a straight punch that is equally beautiful and terrifying. Hitomi specializes in using techniques that combine both offensive and defensive elements in one smooth strike.โ€

The brand-new stage called Forbidden Fortune is described as being โ€œdynamicโ€ and features an old pirate ship with skeletal remains and shiny gold treasure. By smashing your opponent through the hull, youโ€™ll not only find the treasure but also a giant Kraken guarding the loot. It sure sounds like craziest stage yet for the series.

For more on Dead or Alive 6 make sure you check out how the series is hoping to break into the realm of esports with the newest game.

Dead or Alive 6 is set to launch in Early 2019 on PS4, Xbox One, and Steam.

SOURCE: Press Release