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Koei Tecmo reveals new roster additions for Dead or Alive 6

Koei Tecmo is slowly revealing their Dead or Alive 6 roster, and today we received confirmation of a new fighter and a returning fighter, who will officially join the cast.

Rig, the taekwondo fighter from Dead or Alive 5 officially joins the gritty, brand new, New York street fighter character known as Diego. Tecmo dropped off a new reveal video for Diego, several new screens, and more game details which you can check out below.

Those who are attending EVO 2018 this weekend will be able to gets some hands-on with the latest build of the game during the event, before the early 2019 release.

Dead or Alive 6 screens:

Dead or Alive 6 Diego Character Trailer:

KOEI TECMO America announced today the addition of two more fighters to the DEAD OR ALIVE 6 roster, including returning antagonist Rig, as well as Diego ? a fascinating and forceful new character to the DOA Universe. Both combatants will be showcased in the first consumer playable build of DEAD OR ALIVE 6 at the Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2018 inside the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, August 3-4.

Known as ?The Uncrowned Street Hero,? Diego makes his DOA debut boasting the raw and brutal skills of a street fighter, utilizing everything from headbutts to tackles in taking down opponents. This gritty fighter grew up in the back alleys of New York, earning money to support his ailing mother by competing in many street matches. Long rumored to be the strongest fighter in his neighborhood, he is seen by many locals as a hero as he utilizes his experience brawling in confined quarters to impact fights with a set of strong-style moves.

Joining Diego is returning taekwondo master Rig, who boasts the ?Kicks of Truth and Deceit.? Rig, who originally debuted in Dead or Alive 5, is a former oil platform worker whose kick-heavy style has evolved to incorporate more acrobatic maneuvers. To kick-off their confrontation in DOA6, the formidable brawler Rig challenges Diego in a New York alley, and the two decide the time for conversation is over; it?s time to fight!

Diego and Rig join the six playable characters previously announced (Helena Douglas, Hayate, Ryu Hayabusa, Zack, Kasumi, and Jann Lee), as fans in attendance at Evo will be able to test out the latest build of the game while winning exclusive swag, including DOA6 shirts, tote bags, and lanyards.

DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is currently in development for the PlayStation 4 Computer Entertainment System, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam, and is slated for release in Early 2019.

Paul Bryant

Staff Writer

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