Dead or Alive 6 designer says the characters aren't as sexualized

Yohei Shimbori says that DOA 6’s developers at Team Ninja have attempted to tone down the series’ overt sexual nature. It’s part of an effort to attract new players as the team makes a push into esports. But how true is the claim?

Dead or Alive 6 tones down female character sexualisation

Dead or Alive 6 hasn't toned down the sexualisation, it's just tucked it away : r/DeadOrAlive

DoA:6 - Toning down the sexual expression doesn't relate to esports. It's more of a world trend. We're considering how to make this franchise well-received everywhere : r/KotakuInAction

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