Dead or Alive 5 Last Round to hit PC, but online play's in limbo

The Dead or Alive series is coming to Windows PC for the first time, with DoA 5 Last Round confirmed for a Steam launch alongside console versions on February 17, 2015. However, much like the fighter's array of characters, not everything will be covered by launch time. According to its Steam page, Last Round will arrive on PC without online modes, and it will take up to three months for them to be patched in.

Publisher Koei Tecmo didn't offer any explanation for the belated online play in this week's press release or on the Steam page. The listing simply states that "online modes for Dead or Alive 5 Last Round will be added in a patch within three months of release."

Despite that omission, the Steam version is up for pre-order with 10 percent off the regular $40 asking price. Also, Koei Tecmo's offering the new Ninja 2015, Aloha and Beach Party costume sets as pre-purchase incentives that'll unlock as more users pre-order the game.

Like the upcoming PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, Last Round stuffs in the plethora of fighters, stages and other bits and bobs included with Dead or Alive 5, DoA 5 Plus and DoA 5 Ultimate. The apparently final re-release also introduces two new fighters, taking the roster up to 34, along with new stages.

Going by Koei Tecmo's previous wording, DLC can be transferred over from DoA 5 Ultimate to Last Round on consoles. However, there isn't any indication the new package comes with previously released downloadable extras.

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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER DEAD OR ALIVE IS HEADED TO PC AS
DEAD OR ALIVE 5 LAST ROUND IS CONFIRMED FOR STEAM RELEASE

Team NINJA today revealed that, for the first time ever the Dead or Alive franchise is headed to PC as DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round is confirmed for release on Steam. Currently in development for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, KOEI TECMO America has confirmed that the Steam PC version is scheduled to launch alongside the console versions in North America on February 17, 2015, and will be available at the price of, $39.99 MSRP for Steam PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (physical and digital) and $29.99 MSRP for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (digital only). DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round will be available for pre-purchase on PC via the Steam Store starting today.

Team NINJA today also released a brand new video showcasing the costumes that will be available via pre-order incentives for retail preorders (PS4 and Xbox One physical copies) at the following North American retailers: Players who preorder DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round at GameStop will receive exclusive costume packs including the "Ninja 2015" and "Aloha" sets. Pre-ordering at Amazon (PlayStation / Xbox) will give purchasers access to exclusive costumes sets including the "Showstopper" and "Beach Party", while pre-ordering at Best Buy (PlayStation / Xbox) will give you access to the exclusive "Showstoppers Encore" set. Be sure to watch up until the very end of today's new video for a secret teaser!

DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round will take to the ring to deliver the signature DOA fighting style, wrapped up in the most graphically impressive version of a DEAD OR ALIVE game ever seen. Combatants will present an unparalleled level of life-like detail, and smooth striking animations that will firmly place every fighter in the heat of the moment. The game's dynamic interactive stages once again boast a range of visually striking locations from around the world, while offering even more destruction, deadly new danger zones and a higher level of strategic choices for players to utilize in the quest for victory.

Character customization options get even deeper, as DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round will offer over 300 open and unlockable costumes, and the brand new hairstyle and accessory options will give nearly endless possibilities to adorn the fighters for any occasion. Players can bring their run of rosters, costumes and accessories from DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Ultimate, as previously purchased DLC content will be transferable from last gen consoles to the PS4 and Xbox One.

Currently in development by Team NINJA, more details about DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round will be revealed in the coming months. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB but Koei Tecmo anticipates a rating of "M" for Mature.

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