Explore the Realm of TEKKEN 8

After an almost nine-year wait since the groundbreaking TEKKEN 7, Bandai Namco has unleashed the eagerly awaited TEKKEN 8. This latest installment in the series brings a renewed focus on the ongoing saga between Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama, delivering an immersive storyline accompanied by overhauled combat mechanics. One standout feature is the introduction of an "aggressive" combat system, prioritizing innovative offensive strategies.

 

In addition to the gripping narrative, TEKKEN 8 introduces the Arcade Quest mode, a tailor-made single-player experience designed for newcomers. This mode allows players to craft their avatars and embark on challenging quests. The game's content is further enriched with the inclusion of TEKKEN Fight Lounge and Super Ghost Battle, providing additional engaging experiences. Notably, multiplayer modes are enhanced with cross-platform capabilities.

TEKKEN 8 is now available for play on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game offers various editions: the Standard Edition priced at $70 USD, the Deluxe Edition at $100 USD, the Ultimate Edition at $110 USD, and the Premium Collector’s Edition at a premium $300 USD price point.

 TEKKEN Highlights:

1. Immersive Storyline: Explore the ongoing conflict between Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama in a captivating narrative that adds depth to the TEKKEN universe.

2. Aggressive Combat System: Experience a revamped combat system that emphasizes aggressive tactics, providing players with new offensive strategies to master.

3. Arcade Quest Mode: Engage in the new single-player mode tailored for newcomers, Arcade Quest, where players can create their avatars and take on a variety of challenges.

4. Additional Content: Enjoy TEKKEN Fight Lounge and Super Ghost Battle for extra content that enhances the overall gaming experience.

5. Cross-Platform Multiplayer: Connect with players across different platforms, making multiplayer modes more dynamic and engaging.

Sony Reveals Tekken 8 Release Dates

A new installment of the longrunning Tekken franchise is in the works at Bandai Namco. The news of Tekken 8 was unveiled during Sony’s State of Play showcase on Tuesday. The fighting video game series largely centers on the King of Iron Fist Tournament, in which players control competitors as they battle it out to win the major title. The last iteration, Tekken 7, arrived in 2015 and chronicled the events leading up to the ultimate fight between boss martial artist Heihachi Mishima and his son, Kazuya Mishima.

Tekken 7 was released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Seven years later, the forthcoming Tekken 8 will debut on the latest generation of consoles, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as well as PC via Steam. Sony’s trailer for Tekken 8 teases Mishima’s return, battling it out against his own son, Jin Kazama. The 3D animated video offers little in terms of storyline but gives a glimpse at the heated fist fight, which takes place in a fiery volcanic landscape. Watch the trailer for Bandai Namco’s forthcoming Tekken 8 above.

Tekken’s Kazuya is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Nintendo has announced that Kayuza from the Tekken fighting games will be the latest character to join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at its E3 2021 Nintendo Direct presentation. Additional details are promised at a future presentation on June 28th. The character marks the latest classic fighting game character to join Nintendo’s flagship fighter, joining characters like Street Fighter’s Ryu or Fatal Fury’s Terry Bogard. Kazuya is the fifth DLC character to be added to Super Smash Bros.

 

Ultimate’s second Fighters Pass. Previous additions included Min Min from Arms, Minecraft mascots Steve and Alex, Final Fantasy VII villain Sephiroth, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s Pyra and Mythra (the two count as a single character) released in February. The Fighters Pass costs $29.99 for six characters, with a final character who, barring any changes, will be the last fighter added to Smash Bros. Ultimate who should be announced later this year. Players who don’t want the full collection can also pay $5.99 for each character individually. Smash Bros. Ultimate also still has its original Fighters Pass, which costs $24.99 and includes five additional characters: Joker from Persona 5, Hero from Dragon Quest, Banjo and Kazooie from Banjo-Kazooie, Terry Bogard from The King of Fighters, and Byleth from Fire Emblem: Three Houses.