Dead or Alive Xtreme 3

Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 is a sports game played from a third-person perspective and retains the camera mode from the earlier installments in the Dead or Alive Xtreme series. It features multiple gameplay modes, which includes mini-games such as beach volleyball and "butt battle".{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2015/10/dead-alive-xtreme-3-launches-february-25-japan|title=Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 launches February 25 in Japan|date=October 13, 2015|website=Gematsu}} Game modes include beach flag, in which characters will compete in a race to retrieve a flag, and rock climbing.{{cite web|url=http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/doax3/activity.html|title=Dead Or Alive Xtreme 3|date=December 25, 2015|website=www.gamecity.ne.jp}} The feature which displays tan lines and swimsuit malfunctions is only available in PlayStation 4 version.{{cite web|url=http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/doax3/yawaraka.html|title=Dead Or Alive Xtreme 3|date=December 25, 2015|website=www.gamecity.ne.jp}} In addition, there is a new suntanning system. As the player unlocks new costumes for one character, the items will also be available for use to all characters. There are also new modes like Girl Mode, where the player can take direct control of the girl they have selected, and Owner Mode, where the player becomes an owner of another island.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201512/15095376.html|title=【先出し週刊ファミ通】『デッド オア アライブ エクストリーム 3』やわらかエンジン2.0がぷにぷにでむにむに（2015年12月17日発売号）|date=December 15, 2015|magazine=Famitsu}} The player is also able to initiate various activities with the girls, such as dating.

A new variation known as Photo Paradise was released in September 2016, allowing owners to take gravure pictures of the heroines in a variety of poses and swimsuits.{{cite news|url=http://www.dualshockers.com/dead-or-alive-xtreme-3-getting-first-destructible-swimsuits-new-sexy-bikinis-and-photo-stage/|title=Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Getting First Destructible Swimsuits, New Sexy Bikinis and Photo Stage|date=August 31, 2016|website=dualshockers.com|access-date=June 26, 2017}} The PlayStation Vita version uses the console's touch panel and gyro sensor features. The PS4 later added a virtual reality functionality.

In Venus Vacation the player does not directly control the characters during beach volleyball matches. Instead, the game adopts a turn-based strategy system in which the player can issue commands during time outs to prioritize attacking/spiking (labeled POW in-game) or defensive play (labeled TEC in-game), substitute players to conserve their stamina, and choose which opponent to target.

New events and gacha banners are introduced weekly as part of in-game festivals. Through these banners the player can obtain swimsuits called trendy suits which highly boost the character stats during the corresponding event. Each festival has beach volleyball matches divided in difficulty levels ranging from E to SSS+ difficulty. The higher the level cleared, the higher the rewards obtained. These rewards may contain premium currency and tickets to use on the game's gacha and consumable items to gift to the characters to raise their exp. As characters level up, new character episodes and gravure-themed cutscenes are unlocked.{{cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/2019/03/26/dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-released-on-steam-for-asia-with-english-support/|title=Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation released at Steam|date=March 26, 2019|work=Siliconera|access-date=March 26, 2019}}

Venus Vacation has an extensive photo mode in which the player can make the characters pose in different parts of the Venus Island including the beach, bar, onsen,{{cite web |url=https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1366448.html |title=湯けむりに包まれる女神たち！ 「DOAXVV」、新機能・温泉が追加決定 |last=Iwase |first=Kento |date=2021-11-16 |website=Game Impress Watch |publisher= |access-date=2024-07-26 |quote= |language=ja |trans-title=Goddesses in hot water! New feature, hot springs, to be added to "DOAXVV"}} and the player's private room. The latter can be decorated by the player with different motifs.

The development of Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 was first disclosed by Team Ninja head Yosuke Hayashi during Dead or Alive Festival on August 1, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2015/08/dead-alive-xtreme-3-development|title=Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 in development [Update]|work=Gematsu|date=August 2015|access-date=August 28, 2015}} It was officially unveiled one week later in Famitsu,{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2015/08/dead-alive-xtreme-3-announced-ps4-ps-vita|title=Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 announced for PS4, PS Vita|work=Gematsu|date=August 18, 2015|access-date=August 28, 2015}} and the first screenshots were published on August 21.{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/news/bikini-s-boobs-and-volleyball-here-to-stay-in-dead-or-alive-xtreme-3-3423712|title=Bikini's, boobs and volleyball here to stay in Dead or Alive Xtreme 3|author=GameZone|work=gamezone.com|date=August 21, 2015|access-date=August 28, 2015}} The PlayStation 4 version of game features an improved breast physics engine from Dead or Alive 5 Last Round, called Soft Engine 2.0, with the PlayStation Vita version using Soft Engine Lite.{{cite web|url=http://techraptor.net/content/hayashi-yosuke-interview-reveals-new-details-about-dead-or-alive-xtreme-3|title=Hayashi Yosuke Interview Reveals new Details about Dead or Alive Xtreme 3|author=Georgina Young|work=TechRaptor|date=August 23, 2015 |access-date=August 28, 2015}} The Soft Engine 2.0 also allows the developers to implement greater realism towards object interactions, such as clothing wetness and deformation. The PlayStation 4 version is compatible with the PlayStation VR headset system.{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2015/09/dead-alive-xtreme-3-launches-spring-2016-japan-playable-characters-announced |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 launches spring 2016 in Japan, playable characters announced |publisher=Gematsu |date=September 7, 2015 |access-date=September 19, 2015}} The release date was originally scheduled for February 25, 2016, however it was later pushed back to March.

A free-to-play version of the game was released on May 16, 2016. The version contains all gameplay features and activities to try out, but the player can only play as Kasumi; all other characters need to be purchased additionally.{{cite web |author=Sato |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/05/06/dead-alive-xtreme-3s-free-play-version-launching-may-16/ |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme 3's Free-To-Play Version Is Launching On May 16 |date=May 6, 2016 |publisher=Siliconera |access-date=September 11, 2016}} Originally, the PlayStation VR support patch was meant to be included for October 13, 2016, but was recently delayed for unknown reasons. Support was made available on January 24, 2017.

During the 2018 Dead or Alive festival held in Japan in November, Koei Tecmo announced a new edition of the game, Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet, would launch for the PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2019, in Japan and Asia at least, with pre-orders for the game opening on November 19, 2018.{{cite web |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/11/dead_or_alive_xtreme_3_scarlet_is_splashing_onto_the_switch_early_next_year |date=November 18, 2018 |access-date=November 18, 2018 |last=Doolan |first=Liam |website=Nintendo Life |title=Dead Or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet Is Splashing Onto The Switch Early Next Year}}

Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation was announced at Tokyo Game Show 2016 as PC-exclusive game.{{cite web |url=https://www.dualshockers.com/pc-browser-dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-gets-first-teaser-trailer/ |title=PC Browser Exclusive Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation Gets First Teaser Trailer |last=Lopez |first=Azario |date= September 15, 2016|website=DualShockers |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}{{Cite web|url=http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/584/1584816/|title=DMM版『クラッシュ・オブ・キングス』が今秋配信決定。『DEAD OR ALIVE Xtreme Venus Vacation』の新情報も|website=電撃オンライン|language=ja|access-date=2019-03-03}} A year later during Tokyo Game Show 2017, Koei Tecmo revealed the first details about the game's gameplay and monetization.{{cite web |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2017/08/dmm-games-dead-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-launches-2017-japan |title=DMM Games' Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation launches 2017 in Japan |last=Romano |first=Sal |date= August 31, 2017|website=Gematsu |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}} In September 2017, the inclusion of a new original character called Misaki was announced{{cite web |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2017/09/dead-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-adds-new-character-misaki |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation adds new character Misaki |last=Romano |first=Sal |date= September 19, 2017|website=Gematsu |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2017/09/first-look-dead-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation |title=First look at Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation |last=Romano |first=Sal |date= September 20, 2017|website=Gematsu |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}} and a trailer was released showcasing the ten characters available at launch along with more gameplay details.{{cite web |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2017/09/dead-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-debut-trailer-details |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation debut trailer, more details |last=Romano |first=Sal |date= September 23, 2017|website=Gematsu |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}

In an interview with Siliconera, Yasunori Sakuda commented that the reason Venus Vacation added so many new characters was due to the difficulty in reintroducing previous characters due to their existing relationships in the mainline Dead or Alive games. For Sakuda, it was much easier to make characters from scratch whose stories had a deeper focus with the player.{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-director-on-series-characters/ |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation Director on Implementing Series Characters |author=Sato |date=2020-11-18 |website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}

Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 was released to Asian markets for PlayStation versions only,{{cite web|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Dead-or-Alive-Xtreme-3-Probably-Won-t-Getting-Western-Fans-Excited-Anytime-Soon-75657.html|title=Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Probably Won't Be Getting Western Fans Excited Anytime Soon|work=cinemablend.com|date=August 3, 2015|access-date=August 28, 2015}}{{cite web|title=Official statement from Koei Tecmo Games|url=https://twitter.com/KoeiTecmoUS/status/671690347727093760|website=Twitter|access-date=February 27, 2016}} but following protests from fans, Hayashi said a version of the game "adjusted for North America" might come to the West if the demand is high enough.{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2015/08/dead-alive-xtreme-3-might-come-west-demand-high-enough|title=Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 might come west if demand is high enough|work=Gematsu|date=August 18, 2015|access-date=August 28, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.nowgamer.com/west-might-get-adjusted-version-of-dead-or-alive-xtreme-3/|title=West Might Get 'Adjusted' Version Of Dead Or Alive Xtreme 3 – NowGamer|work=NowGamer|access-date=August 28, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gamereactor.eu/news/336373/Dead+or+Alive+Xtreme+3+might+get+a+western+release/|title=Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 might get a western release|work=Gamereactor UK|date=August 19, 2015 |access-date=August 28, 2015}}{{cite news|url=http://arcadesushi.com/dead-or-alive-xtreme-3-localization/|title=Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Could Head West, Says Producer|work=Arcade Sushi|access-date=August 28, 2015}} However, on November 24, 2015, Team Ninja posted on the franchise's Facebook page stating that they will not release the game in Western territories.{{cite web|url=http://www.kotaku.co.uk/2015/11/24/why-the-next-dead-or-alive-xtreme-beach-volleyball-game-wont-leave-japan|title=Why the Next Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball Game Won't Leave Japan|author=Julian Benson|work=Kotaku UK}}{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2015-11-28/team-ninja-confirms-dead-or-alive-xtreme-3-wont-get-western-release/.95860|title=Team Ninja Confirms Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Won't Get Western Release|work=Anime News Network|date=July 4, 2023 }} The game was distributed in Asian territories, where it does contain an English language option, along with Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean language options.

Following the announcement not to release the PlayStation version of the game outside Asia, a public debate arose whether this was to avoid criticism of the sexualized portrayal of women in the games, or the comparatively low North American and European sales of the previous game in the Dead or Alive Xtreme series.{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/dead-or-alive-xtreme-3-wont-ship-worldwide-due-to-/1100-6432590/ |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Won't Ship Worldwide Due to Sexism Backlash Fears |last=Rob |first=Crossley | work = GameSpot| date=November 25, 2015 | access-date=November 25, 2015 }}{{cite web |author= |date=November 25, 2015 |title=Dead Or Alive Xtreme 3 cancelled in West because of sexism – Metro News |url=http://metro.co.uk/2015/11/25/dead-or-alive-xtreme-3-cancelled-in-west-because-of-sexism-5524674/ |work=Metro}} Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony Interactive Entertainment at the time, said in regard to Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 that Europe and North America have their cultural differences about how to depict women in video games and other media.{{cite web|url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/251/G025118/20151208064/|title=PS4には"いい循環"が生まれている。PlayStation Experience 2015で行われたSCEワールドワイド・スタジオ プレジデント吉田修平氏へのインタビューを掲載| work = 4Gamer.net| date=8 December 2015| access-date=25 March 2024}} In response to the decision not to distribute, the developer behind the adult puzzle game and dating sim HuniePop offered Koei Tecmo a million dollars for distribution rights in North America.{{cite web|url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/165216-HuniePop-Offers-1-Million-for-Right-to-Publish-Dead-or-Alive-Xtreme-3-in-US|title=HuniePop Dev Offers $1 Million for Right to Publish Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 in the US|last=Finnegan|first=Lizzy|work=The Escapist|publisher=Defy Media|date=November 28, 2015|access-date=November 28, 2015|archive-date=November 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151130000327/http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/165216-HuniePop-Offers-1-Million-for-Right-to-Publish-Dead-or-Alive-Xtreme-3-in-US|url-status=dead}}

Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation was released in Japan on {{date|2017-11-15|MDY}}. A Steam version, available only on Southeast Asian countries entered open beta on {{date|2019-03-28|MDY}}.{{cite web |url=https://www.dualshockers.com/dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-english-steam-southeast-asia/ |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation Releases in English on Steam in Southeast Asia |last=Agossah |first=Iyane |date= March 29, 2019|website=DualShockers |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}} This version supports English, Korean, and Chinese languages and was released on {{date|2019-04-10|MDY}}. A cloud version was released on {{date|2019-04-23|MDY}} through DMM Games. A second Steam version was released on {{date|2020-08-19|MDY}}, connected to the original DMM Games version. A second international version was released on {{date|2021-07-01|MDY}} through the gaming platform Johren.

Due to its later release date, the international version of the game runs a year behind in content compared to the Japanese server. To make up for this content disparity, the international version would have occasional exclusive swimsuits and events created by the international development team that would come later to DMM. Reika, the 30th character to be added to the game, was the first character designed by the international team. To avoid upsetting Japanese players due to a delayed character release, she was released simultaneously on both versions.{{cite web |url=https://automaton-media.com/en/news/dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacations-new-character-to-launch-worldwide-simultaneously-for-the-first-time/ |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation's new character to launch worldwide simultaneously for the first time |last=Vještica |first=Amber |date=2024-06-27 |website=Automaton West |publisher=Active Gaming Media |access-date=2024-06-29 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/next-dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-character-appears-worldwide-simultaneously/ |title=Next Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation Character Appears Worldwide Simultaneously |last= Lada |first=Jenni |date=2024-06-26 |website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2024-06-29 |quote=}}

Since release, Venus Vacation has had several collaborations with other series by Koei Tecmo, games by third parties, manga series, and more.{{cite web |url=https://www.dualshockers.com/dead-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-gets-destiny-child-crossover-freebies-aplenty/ |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation Gets Destiny Child Crossover and Freebies Aplenty |last=Nelva |first=Giuseppe |date= October 10, 2018|website=DualShockers |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-kicks-off-haruhi-suzumiya-collaboration/ |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation Kicks Off Haruhi Suzumiya Collaboration |author=Sato |date= November 5, 2018|website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-x-danmachi-collaboration-adds-hestias-outfit/ |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation x DanMachi Collaboration Adds Hestia's Outfit |author=Sato |date= February 7, 2019|website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-x-shinobi-master-senran-kagura-new-link-collab-starts/ |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation X Shinobi Master Senran Kagura: New Link Collab Starts |author=Sato |date= July 18, 2019|website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/dead-or-alive-6-and-dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-atelier-ryza-collaborations-revealed/ |title=Dead or Alive 6 and Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation Atelier Ryza Collaborations Revealed |author=Sato |date= January 28, 2020|website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-gets-mecha-girl-items-in-alice-gear-aegis-collaboration/ |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation Gets Mecha Girl Items in Alice Gear Aegis Collaboration |author=Sato |date= March 30, 2020|website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/doa-xtreme-venus-vacation-adds-diaochan-costume-from-rtk-xiv/ |title=DOA Xtreme: Venus Vacation Adds RTK XIV Diaochan Costume |last=Stenbuck |first=Kite |date= December 9, 2020|website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-atelier-ryza-event-returns/ |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation Atelier Ryza Event Returns |last=Hashimoto |first=Kazuma |date= January 19, 2021|website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/doaxvv-atelier-sophie-collaboration-adds-sophie-and-plachta-costumes/ |title=DOAXVV Atelier Sophie Collaboration Adds Sophie and Plachta Costumes |last=Kiya |first=Andrew |date= February 26, 2022|website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/doaxvv-shinobi-master-senran-kagura-new-link-collab-returns/ |title=DOAXVV Shinobi Master Senran Kagura: New Link Collab Returns |last=Kiya |first=Andrew |date= March 18, 2022|website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/doaxvv-event-will-re-run-in-azur-lane/ |title=DOAXVV Event Will Re-run in Azur Lane |last=Liu |first=Stephanie |date= April 24, 2023|website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}} The game has also received merchandising since its inception.{{cite web |url=https://www.dualshockers.com/dead-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-oppai-mousepads/ |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation's $200+ Mousepads Will Keep Your Wrist Very Comfy (NSFW) |last=Nelva |first=Giuseppe |date= December 29, 2017|website=DualShockers |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/doa-marie-rose-azur-lane-steamy-venus-figure-announced/ |title=DOA Marie Rose Azur Lane Steamy Venus Figure Announced |last=Stenbuck |first=Kite |date= January 29, 2024|website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=}}

{{See also|Characters of the Dead or Alive series}}

The original game's nine playable female characters were selected from the 15 candidates of the roster of Dead or Alive 5 Last Round as the ones whose paid character themes have been downloaded most by fans on the PlayStation Store, but only the downloads from Japan count. The top two characters will also be featured in the first-print run bonuses. The results were announced during Tokyo Game Show 2015.{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2015/08/dead-alive-xtreme-3-official-website-opened-character-elections-started|title=Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 official website opened, character elections started|work=Gematsu|date=August 20, 2015|access-date=August 28, 2015}} Originally, no additional characters are planned to be added through DLC until they were added in the updated versions prior to corresponding later titles.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2015/08/new-dead-or-alive-xtreme-3-details-are.html|title=New Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 details are here!|work=digitallydownloaded.net|date=August 19, 2015 |access-date=August 28, 2015}} Characters who were originally added in Xtreme Venus Vacation, currently the returning Leifang and the new character Misaki are added exclusive in Scarlet update.

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1. Marie Rose (17.6%){{cite web|url=https://www.gamecity.ne.jp/doax3/vote_result.html |title=第一回 DOAX3総選挙 〜ザック島行きチケット争奪戦〜 |publisher=Gamecity.ne.jp |access-date=September 19, 2015}}
2. Honoka (14.9%)
3. Kasumi (12.0%)
4. Ayane (8.2%)
5. Kokoro (8.0%)
6. Nyotengu (7.6%)
7. Hitomi (5.9%)
8. Momiji (5.1%)
9. Helena Douglas (4.9%)

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Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation was released with 10 playable characters. Players starting the game for the first time must select two initial girls: one from the original Xtreme 3 roster and another from the same pool of characters plus Misaki. Over time, new characters that can be unlocked via gacha, have been added with the following release dates.

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1. Misaki
2. Luna
3. Tamaki
4. Leifang{{efn|name=10th place}}
5. Nagisa
6. Fiona
7. Kanna
8. Monica
9. Sayuri
10. Patty
11. Tsukushi
12. Lobelia
13. Nanami
14. Elise
15. Koharu
16. Tina Armstrong{{efn|name=11th place}}
17. Amy
18. Shandy
19. Yukino
20. Shizuku
21. Reika
22. Meg

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In the first week of its release, the Fortune version sold 44,723 copies while the Venus version sold 21,959 copies.{{cite web |last=Sato |date=March 30, 2016 |title=This Week In Sales: Monsters, Skeletons, Vocaloids, Bikinis, And Nobunaga |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/03/30/week-sales-monsters-skeletons-vocaloids-bikinis-nobunaga/ |access-date=May 6, 2016 |publisher=Siliconera}} In an April 2016 financial report, Koei Tecmo revealed that Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 collectively shipped 190,000 copies within a month.{{cite web|url=https://www.lewdgamer.com/2016/04/28/koei-tecmo-announces-total-quarterly-sales/|title=Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Sold 190k in the First Quarter of 2016|last=ZenithTheOne|work=LewdGamer |date=April 28, 2016|access-date=May 6, 2016}}{{Unreliable source?|date=October 2023|certain=y|reason=Attributed to username and not real name}}{{cite web|url=https://www.koeitecmo.co.jp/ir/docs/ird3_20160428.pdf|title=Investor Relations Document - 28th April 2016|date=April 28, 2016|access-date=May 6, 2016|publisher=Koei Tecmo}} LewdGamer noted that the sales are higher than Koei Tecmo's Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book (170K) and Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13 (180K), two titles in the same report which were out for months longer.{{Unreliable source?|date=October 2023|certain=y|reason=Attributed to username and not real name}}

Play-Asia, an import game retailer, reported that they had their highest pre-order record yet with the release of Dead or Alive Xtreme 3.{{cite web|url=http://www.dualshockers.com/2016/03/29/ps4ps-vita-exclusive-dead-or-alive-xtreme-3-breaks-sales-record-at-play-asia/|first=Giuseppe|last=Nelva|title=PS4/PS Vita Exclusive Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Breaks Sales Record at Play-Asia|date=March 29, 2016|access-date=May 5, 2016|publisher=Dualshockers|archive-date=May 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503094302/http://www.dualshockers.com/2016/03/29/ps4ps-vita-exclusive-dead-or-alive-xtreme-3-breaks-sales-record-at-play-asia/|url-status=dead}} The prior record holder was the Japanese release of J-Stars Victory VS, a game which was initially considered unlikely to be localised due to rights limitations involving multiple anime licenses.{{cite web|url=http://www.shonengamez.com/2014/01/13/could-j-stars-victory-versus-be-localized-very-unlikely/|first=Fabian|last=Ortiz|title=Could J-Stars Victory Versus Be Localized? Very Unlikely|date=January 13, 2014|access-date=May 5, 2016|publisher=ShonenGames}} Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 eventually broke Play-Asia sales records as well.{{cite web |author=Pierce, Walter |url=http://operationrainfall.com/2016/03/29/play-asia-sales-record-broken-new-dead-alive/ |title=Play-Asia Sales Record Broken by New Dead or Alive |date=March 29, 2016 |publisher=Operation Rainfall |access-date=September 11, 2016}}

Famitsu reviewed both versions of the game 32/40 (8/8/8/8).{{cite web |url=http://gematsu.com/2016/03/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1424|first=Sal|last=Romano|title=Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1424|date=March 15, 2016|access-date=May 5, 2016|publisher=Gematsu}} Operation Rainfall gave Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 a score of 3 stars out of 5, and although they praised the graphics and visual engine, they found Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 to be more of a technical demo than a finished game. They also noted that the game has "lots of replay value."{{cite web |author=Sigadel, Joe |url=http://operationrainfall.com/2016/03/28/review-dead-alive-xtreme-3-fortune/ |title=REVIEW: Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune |date=March 28, 2016 |publisher=Operation Rainfall |access-date=September 11, 2016}}

Due to Venus Vacation{{'}}s limited release, it did not receive enough reviews in the West to score at review aggregator Metacritic. Andrew Duncan from GameGrin gave the Steam release a 4.5/10, praising the game's graphics but criticizing its long loading times, repetitive gameplay and music.{{cite web |url=https://www.gamegrin.com/reviews/dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-review/ |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation Review |last=Duncan |first=Andrew |date=2020-02-14 |website=GameGrin |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-26 |quote=}} Matt Sainsbury from Digitally Downloaded acknowledged the game's controversial aspects but nonetheless praised its aesthetic, presentation, and relaxing gameplay.{{cite web |url=https://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2022/04/dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-gets-a-brand-new-character-and-shes-gorgeous.html |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation gets a brand new character (and she's gorgeous) |last=Sainsbury |first=Matt |date=April 2022 |website=Digitally Downloaded |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-30 |quote=Yes, these games are particularly voyeuristic and the objectification commentary around them is appropriate and accurate (and Venus Vacation takes things well beyond what the console titles do), but at the same time, it’s okay to enjoy things that you can be critical of. There’s a lot of merit to Xtreme. The gravure pin-up aesthetic is gorgeous, and when coupled with the laid-back music and presentation, Xtreme is, simply, a fun and casual, no-pressure way to relax.}}

Despite not officially being released in the West, Venus Vacation has been a success for Koei Tecmo as the game has had its most profitable year 4 years after the game's launch.{{cite web |url=https://automaton-media.com/en/interviews/20211207-7082/ |title=Interview with Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation's producer—rising Steam popularity as the vacation enters its 5th year |last=Yokoyama |first=Keiichi |date=2021-12-07 |website=Automaton West |publisher=Active Gaming Media |access-date=2024-03-31 |quote=Our four-year anniversary is coming up here soon, but we had our highest grossing month on record just this past year. So despite the fact it’s been so long since it was first released, I can confidently say our players continue to demonstrate passion for the game.}}

In June 2018, a feature in Venus Vacation was added to the game that allowed players to pull character's clothes.{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/399655-dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-introduces-non-consensual-stripping |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation Introduces Non-Consensual Stripping |last=Tamburro |first=Paul |date=2018-06-22 |website=GameRevolution |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-30 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/dead-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-lets-tug-womens-clothes |title=Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation lets you tug at women's clothes |last=Lemon |first=Marshall |date=2018-06-25 |website=VG247 |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-30 |quote=}} Motherboard called the feature a harassment simulator.{{cite web |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/7xm39b/dead-or-alive-xtreme-venus-vacation-trailer-update |title=Pulling Clothes Off Women Is the Latest Feature in 'Dead or Alive' |last=Cole |first=Samantha |date=2018-06-22 |website=Motherboard |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-30 |quote=While one character stands by a pool in a French maid-style bra and thong, the player grabs at her clothing with a cursor, often pulling it so hard that she almost falls over. She makes sounds of frustration and annoyance, clearly hating whatever it is you’re doing to her in this game. This part of the game, at least, is basically a harassment simulator.}}

In January 2021, Koei Tecmo reported to the Kanagawa prefectural police that a person was selling compilations of in-game footage using a nude patch through auction sites. The company said they will file a civil suit and seek reparations for misuse of their intellectual property.{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dead-or-alive-studio-pressing-charges-over-video-of-nude-mod-sold-on-dvd/1100-6485990/ |title=Dead Or Alive Studio Pressing Charges Over Video Of Nude Mod Sold On DVD |last=Winslow |first=Jeremy |date=2021-01-07 |website=GameSpot |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-30 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/koei-tecmo-says-it-will-sue-over-bootleg-dead-or-alive-video |title=Koei Tecmo says it will sue over bootleg Dead or Alive video |last=Sinclair |first=Brendan |date=2021-01-06 |website=Gameindustry.biz |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-30 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/dead-or-alive-xtreme-illegal-videos/ |title=Illegal Dead Or Alive Xtreme Videos Prompts Publisher To Take Action |last=Ramos |first=Alexandra |date=2021-01-07 |website=ScreenRant |publisher= |access-date=2024-03-30 |quote=}}

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{{efn|name=10th place|Originally unqualified in original Xtreme 3 poll. Later added in Scarlet.}}

{{efn|name=11th place|Originally unqualified at rank 11, 3.8% in original poll; later rank 2, 109% at Famitsu's Venus Vacation 4th anniversary poll.}}

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; Xtreme 3

• {{official website|http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/doax3/}} {{in lang|ja}}
• {{official website|http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/doax3/scarlet/}} {{in lang|ja}} (Scarlet)

; Xtreme Venus Vacation

• {{official website|https://doax-venusvacation.jp/}} {{in lang|ja}}
• {{official website|https://game.doaxvv.com/index.html}} {{in lang|en}}

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