Check out the new character Marie Rose in Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate. Marie Rose. The Japanese gaming publication, Famitsu, posted a bit of Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate news recently, regarding upcoming content. First up, DOA5U will be receiving a brand new fighter to the roster: a Kasumi clone created by the M.I.S.T. organization named Phase 4.
Naturally, this new combatant’s fighting style is derived from Kasumi’s, however, the article refers to her as a “human stealth weapon,” and notes that Phase 4 may have some stealthy attacks hiding underneath her cloak.
Additionally, images of some new costumes for Marie Rose have surfaced, including a cheerleader uniform, nurse outfit, and more. Marie Rose will become available as paid DLC, along with her stage and 1.05 patch, which will be free on March 25 for PlayStation 3 users, and the following day on Xbox 360. Phase 4 is only available in arcades at the moment.
Previously only playable as an exclusive character in the DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE Arcade edition released in Japan, Marie Rose will be available to download on consoles for the first time on March 25, 2014 via the PlayStation Store for the PlayStation3 and March 26 via the Microsoft Games Store for the Xbox 360.
But wait- that’s not all! They are also offering a free stage on the way, the popular Lorelai stage.
“Lorelei Stage: Set in Germany off the banks of the Rhine, this fan favorite multi-level fighting stage made its debut in DEAD OR ALIVE: DIMENSIONS and will be available to download for free on March 25, 2014, via the PlayStation®Store for the PlayStation®3 and March 26 via Microsoft Games Store for the Xbox 360 (accessible after downloading Patch 1.05, available without charge).”
Dead Or Alive 5 Ultimate: Core Fighters comes with the Core Fighters Pack, which contains Ayane, Hayate, Kasumi, and Ryu Hayabusa. It’s enough characters to get a decent taste of the game and see if the full version is right for you. For more info on the game check out Team Ninja’s site and enjoy the new Marie Rose trailer below.
