Game improvements, a new arena and of course swimsuits coming to Dead Or Alive 5

by: Nathan - posted: 1/22/2013 2:32:00 PM

Team Ninja has released that update 1.03 for Dead Or Alive 5 has arrived and includes a free new stage, gameplay tweaks and improvements, and three new DLC packs that take advantage of the brand new Island stage. Whats in the DLC packs? Swimwear of course! The update is available now for PS3 and will be available on the 360 on January 29th. 

Zack's Island.

• This fresh new stage is set on a lush tropical island with clear blue sea and white sandy beaches—the perfect place to escape winter doldrums!
• Battles take place on a large beach and can carry into the waves of the neighboring sea
• The sea water is a “slip zone” where characters are more vulnerable to lower body attacks, which can stagger opponents
• Now players can enjoy seaside battles with new moves such as Bayman’s Death Punisher
• Tropical items such as coconuts can fall from trees when shaken or hit during battles, so watch out for falling objects!

General Updates

• Combat balance adjustments and new fighting moves
• Online gameplay adjustments and improvements
• Updated content and movie upload functions
• General updates based on player feedback
• In-depth details of the 1.03 update are available for viewing at:

New swim suit packs

• Hotties Swimwear Pack 1 features new swimsuits for Kasumi, Kokoro, Helena, and Sarah
• Pack 2 features swimwear for Hitomi, Leifang, Mila, and Pai
• Pack 3 features swimming outfits for Ayane, Christie, Tina, and Lisa

Each costume pack will cost $4.99 (400 Microsoft Points) or you can buy all the packs together for $12.99 (1040 Microsoft Points)

All of this content will also be compatible with the upcoming Dead Or Alive 5 Plus for Playstation Vita. 

We also got a trailer for the DLC which you can check out below!