Developed by Bandai Namco Studios, Tekken 8 is the long-awaited sequel to Tekken 7 which was released for PlayStation 4 in 2017. The upcoming addition to the popular fighting game franchise has excited millions of fans worldwide because it will be the first title in the fighting genre that will employ Unreal Engine 5. Moreover, it will add more ‘aggressiveness’ into the game with the Heat system and the addition of special combos.
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Tekken 8 Release Date & Complete Roster
Tekken 8 will be officially released on January 26, 2024, for next-gen consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC gamers can get the fighting game on Steam or in nearby stores. Visit the official Tekken 8 website to pre-order the game and choose the desired Edition:
- Standard Edition (₹4199 on Steam, ₹4799 on PS5, ₹4974 on Xbox) – Contains base game; 2 Avatar Skins named Tetsujin and Mokujin (PS5 exclusive) and Avatar Costume: Paul Phoenix Set.
- Deluxe Edition (₹5999 on Steam, ₹7199 on PS5, ₹7199 on Xbox) – Contains base game; Year 1 Pass; Paul Phoenix Set; Character Costume: Gold Suit Pack; Kinjin Avatar Skin (PS5 only), and Tetsujin and Mokujin skin (PS5 only).
- Ultimate Edition (₹6599 on Steam, ₹7999 on PS5, ₹7999 on Xbox) – Contains base game; Year 1 Pass; Paul Phoenix Set; Avatar skins of Kazuya, Jun, and Jin; Character Costume: Gold Suit Pack; Avatar Costume: Classic TEKKEN T-Shirt Set; Kinjin Avatar Skin (PS5 only); Tetsujin and Mokujin skin (PS5 only).
Tekken 8 will continue the father-and-son battles in the Mishima family. After taking down Heihachi Mishima to take control of G Corporation, Kazuya will resume his plans to take over the world. His son, Jin Kazama, is going to have to stop his efforts. Devil Jin is a playable character in Tekken 8 and even though Devil Kazuya was featured in the trailer, it is unknown whether players can add him to their roster.
Here is the roster in Tekken 8 as confirmed by the demo and the official website of the game:-
- Kazuya Mishima
- Jin Kazama
- Devil Jin
- Jun Kazama
- King
- Paul Phoenix
- Marshall Law
- Jack-8
- Lars Alexandersson
- Ling Xiaoyu
- Nina Williams
- Leroy Smith
- Asuka Kazama
- Emilie de Rochefort aka Lili
- Bryan Fury
- Hwoarang
- Claudio Serafino
- Azucena Ortiz
- Raven
- Leo Kliesen
- Steve Fox
- Kuma
- Yoshimitsu
- Shaheen
- Sergei Dragunov
- Feng Wei
- Panda
- Lee Chaolan
- Alisa Bosconovitch
- Zafina
- Victor Chevalier
- Reina
Eddy Gordo has been confirmed to be the first DLC character in the upcoming Tekken 8. The other characters rumored to be part of DLC packs are Roger the Kangaroo, Xiao Meng, and Armor King. Devil Kazuya and Devil Jinpachi may also be introduced via additional content.
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Tekken 8 Demo Features: Arcade Quest, Player vs Player, & The Return of Tekken Ball
Available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam since December 23, 2023, the Tekken 8 demo gives a surreal experience of the epic action/fighting that awaits in the full release this year. The Demo gives a tutorial on the new ‘Heat System’ and how players can utilize it during combos after filling the meter by successfully blocking attacks.
Tekken newbies can also practice and experiment with combos of different characters, guided by the screen which shows a set of button controls for a specific combo attack. Subsequently, they can play the Arcade Quest in Tekken 8 Demo to test their skills. The Arcade mode transports the player to a world filled with chibi figures, all aspiring to be Tekken champions, and they can challenge each of them.
From normal Ranked matches to Tournament fights with NPCs, the Arcade Quest gives a taste of what lies in the actual multiplayer online modes. Bandai Namco has gone a step further in making Tekken a cinematic experience with exceptional graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5, a detailed environment, and even providing an option to players to relive the Tekken story from the beginning in a set of films.
The main strengths of Tekken 8 will be in its character and avatar customizations and its multiplayer modes. Players can decorate their favorite characters with a set of cosmetics. On the other hand, the Multiplayer section offers a Tekken Lounge (interact with other players online), Ranked Match, Quick Match, and a Player vs Player online mode to play with friends regardless of the platform (cross-play).
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Tekken Ball will be back in the eighth edition of the game. It will also include online replays and tips and the usual practice mode. Everything considered, Tekken 8 will be an unfathomable experience for players once it launches on January 26, 2024.
