Overview
- The PlayStation 5 edition is launching imminently as an enhanced re-release that consolidates content from the 2019 game and adds a new Photo Mode that lets players control camera composition, character poses, facial expressions and sweat effects.
- Team Ninja has introduced its Oboro lighting system to improve reflections, shadows and water effects but only some stages support Oboro at launch and more Oboro-ready stages will arrive in free updates.
- Last Round includes five characters that were previously paid DLC in the standard edition and adds 4K support, but it does not include PlayStation-specific features such as DualSense haptics or a PS5 Pro mode.
- Reviewers praised the sharper visuals and the powerful Photo Mode while criticizing the package for lacking rollback netcode and crossplay, limitations that leave online play and cross-platform matchmaking unchanged at release.
- Koei Tecmo plans ongoing post-launch support with additional Oboro stages, more characters and skins via DLC, and a completely new character developed alongside Last Round to help rebuild interest in the franchise.