Despite not being as big a name as other fighting games, Dead or Alive 5 has had a steady competitive presence throughout the past few years. This is thanks to constant updates and a company sponsored competitive tour.

That said, many may be wondering what’s next for Dead or Alive. Well, based on recent statements from producer Yosuke Hayashi, it seems that Team NINJA still has something in store for the game’s 5th installment.

KOEI Tecmo recently discussed their future outlook for their five big brands, of which Team NINJA is a part. Alongside comments about the other IPs under their belt, Hayashi specifically mentioned that they were preparing a big surprise for Dead or Alive 5’s future.

Dead or Alive 5’s most recent installment, DOA5: Last Round for PlayStation 4, XBox One and PC recently got updated with a new guest character and stages. Whether or not this “big surprise” is simply more of the same or something bigger is still to be seen.

At the very least, we know that Team NINJA is planning to continue support for their game for the foreseeable future.

Source: Gematsu via Free Step Dodge, with a tip from NightmareSteam