The highly anticipated Tekken 8 is available on the market today, the new fighting game from one of the most famous sagas in the world. Let’s find out all the details and news that await us
Tekken 8, the newest title in the legendary TEKKEN series, is now available worldwide. Published by Bandai Namco, TEKKEN 8 brings the battle to the next generation thanks to Unreal Engine 5, debuting exclusively on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Get ready for adrenaline-filled combat that will include new features and game modes, as well as completely remodeled characters, destructible environments and much more.
Developed by Bandai Namco Studios, it pushes the limits of fighting games by making the most of the power of the new generation of consoles to create one of the most visually stunning and engaging titles in the series. The sequel picks up the story after the bloody battle that led to the defeat of Heihachi Mishima, focusing on a new rivalry between father and son with Kazuya Mishima’s mission for world domination that will see the fierce opposition of the protagonist Jin Kazama.
Anthony Macare, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer of Bandai Namco Europe said:
We are very happy to launch TEKKEN 8, the new title in the legendary TEKKEN series. “With its spectacular graphics, immersive story and an incredible roster of 32 characters including newcomers and famous returns, we are confident that TEKKEN 8 will win over our fans and new players alike. We can’t wait for everyone to experience the thrill of battle starting today.
All the news about Tekken 8
Key Features of TEKKEN 8:
- New “Aggressive” combat system: introduced a new “aggressive” combat system, designed to keep the action always at the highest levels and use new offensive tactics in your playstyle thanks to features such as the Heat and Rage System. The game includes a complete roster of 32 characters with models created from scratch, including three completely new characters: Azucena, Victor and Reina. TEKKEN 8 also introduces the Special Style, a new way to play that can be activated at any time during a fight to allow new players to have fun without necessarily having to learn all the techniques.
- “The Dark Awakens” Story Mode: The Mishima saga continues in “The Dark Awakens”. Immerse yourself in the next chapter of the Tekken story that includes a seamless gameplay experience with seamless transitions, cutscenes and intense combat. In addition to Story Mode, all 32 characters have specific Episodes that will reveal more details about their stories and goals.
- Arcade Quest Mode: In this new single-player mode, you can create your own avatar and take on a series of challenges in an adventure across multiple arcades. Quest arcade is the ideal way for less experienced fighting game players to start their journey in this fantastic title. In fact, they will be able to conquer the rankings of local arcades while honing their skills by improving their performances.
- Battle Lounge: Players can gather in this huge virtual lobby designed to recreate the feeling of being in a real game room with friends. From the lobby you can access different modes, such as the TEKKEN Dojo, the Arcade mode to challenge friends and players from all over the world, the beach area to play TEKKEN Ball or the Customization Shop to make your character’s look unique or avatar.
- Super Ghost Battle: Players will be able to test their skills against ghosts in the Super Ghost Battle. Challenge your own ghosts, CPU AI-driven fighters using game data from Tekken developers, or download and challenge other players’ ghosts in the Tekken Battle Lounge.
- Multiplayer with Cross-Play: Includes multiple multiplayer modes, including local versus, player matches and online ranked, plus the return of Tekken Ball. All will allow you to challenge friends and opponents regardless of platform thanks to online cross-play support.
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