diff --git a/lib/ansible/modules/cloud/digital_ocean/digital_ocean.py b/lib/ansible/modules/cloud/digital_ocean/digital_ocean.py
index 6936aaaeff6..d2946fb8457 100644
--- a/lib/ansible/modules/cloud/digital_ocean/digital_ocean.py
+++ b/lib/ansible/modules/cloud/digital_ocean/digital_ocean.py
@@ -232,6 +232,12 @@ class Droplet(JsonfyMixIn):
         if attrs:
             for k, v in attrs.items():
                 setattr(self, k, v)
+            networks = attrs.get('networks', {})
+            for network in networks.get('v6', []):
+                if network['type'] == 'public':
+                    setattr(self, 'public_ipv6_address', network['ip_address'])
+                else:
+                    setattr(self, 'private_ipv6_address', network['ip_address'])
         else:
             json = self.manager.show_droplet(self.id)
             if json['ip_address']: