Along with the reveal ofNiCO, La Mariposa and Kokoro inDead or Alive 6, Koei Tecmo Games announcedDead or Alive Xtreme 3 Scarletfor PS4 and Switch. The game will release physically and digitally in Japan on March 20th, for 7800 Yen, excluding tax.
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Scarletis the latest DOAX game, followingDead or Alive Xtreme 3 Fortunefor PS4,Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Venusfor PS Vita and DMM’s browser gacha gameDead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation. Scarletwill include Misaki, one of the new girls currently exclusive toVenus Vacation.Another girl will be in the game as well, for a total of 11 characters:
The game will be overall easier to play than previousDOAXgames, with less grinding. Moreover, the PS4 version and the Switch version will be different.
The Switch version will use the “4D Soft Engine”, a combination of the Soft Engine from past games and the HD Rumble function of the Switch’s Joy-Con. Each Joy-Con will vibrate independently depending on the actions of the players.
The PS4 version of the game will include “VR Paradise”, a VR mode which was added toDead or Alive Xtreme 3 Fortune with an update in 2017.Just like withFortune,this mode requires a PlayStation VR and a “VR Passport”, which can be bought on the Japanese PlayStation Store for 1620 Yen.
A trailer for the game will be released soon. Early print copies of the game will include a DLC code for two “prohibited swimsuits” costumes. A limited edition was also announced, for 12800 Yen, tax excluded. Sample illustrations weren’t published yet, but it will contain:
A free-to-play version for Switch will also release after the game, more details will be revealed later.
Lastly, some items or functions influencing aspects in the game such as breast physics won’t be present in the PS4 version ofScarlet,and this should be related to Sony Interactive Entertainment’s new policy whichalready affected multiple games.
you may find in the gallery below the game’s logo, the logo of the “4D Soft Engine”, 3D models of the girls from the official site and a sample illustration of Misaki wearing one of the “Prohibited Swimsuit” costumes.
Courtesy ofGematsu, here is a translation of the table on the game’sofficial websitelisting all the main differences between each version. Please keep in mind that this information is subject to change.
Main Differences Between Versions
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Fortune
Full / F2P Ver.
Soft Engine
Soft 4D (Soft Engine + HD Rumble)
Soft Engine 2.0
VR Paradise
○*”VR Passport” required to play
Owner Shop
Jet Black Fan
×*”Loosening” occurs through activity
Softening Gel
Save Data Compatibility
×*Compatible with theFree-to-Play Versiondue out at a later date
Please check theDead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortuneproduct page
DLC Compatibility
Premium Ticket
Other Paid Content
“VR Passport” and “Costumes” (some excluded) can be downloaded for free if previously purchased
Resolution
TV Mode: 900p(1600×900)Handheld Mode: 720p (1280×720)
1080p (1920×1080)