Players can use a variety of attack moves, special moves and creepy finishes against other players. The energy bar system added from the previous generation enables players to release special moves such as the "X-ray technique", and players can interact with the environment, using it to move or use it to attack. In addition, each game character has three different specialties, each specialty will have different moves such as the character Scorpion using Ninjutsu specialties can wield two swords, Hellfire specialties rely more on flame moves, Purgatory specialties allow him to summon minions to assist in the battle. Another highlight is the addition of two new finishes, in multiplayer battles in the middle of the exit will be a quick finish, as well as the faction finishes depending on the faction the player has joined. Running action returns in this game, which can be triggered to kill the opponent directly when delivering the final blow to the opponent, in addition to using the environment for a sure kill.

Game modes include plot mode, 3 v 3 team, king of the hill, survival mode, and luck test. The newly added Survival Tower mode evolved from the series' older Challenge Tower, in which the battle environment will change every hour, allowing players to enjoy a different battle experience. Also new is Faction War, where players can choose from the Black Dragon Society, Shadow Brotherhood, Lin Kuei, Special Forces and White Lotus to join one of the factions to compete across platforms and earn points to contribute to their chosen faction, while improving their personal ranking and winning special rewards such as Faction Finale!