Fist meets fate in Tekken 8. The King of the Iron Fist tournament is ready to start or should we call war at this point of the history.
Are you ready for the next battle?
This year, after Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1, we will enjoy another legendary fighting game, Tekken 8. The much awaited fighting game is finally back and promises to put an end to the Mishima bloodline once for all. In Tekken 7, Kazuya manages after seven tournaments to kill his father Heihachi, setting the final stage to this new title, Tekken 8. Will Jin defeat his father like Kazuya before him?
New challengers
Joining the first 29 characters from the past titles are three newcomers:
- the Peruvian Azucena, a fearless and cheerful MMA fighter who is joining the tournament
- the Japanese Reina, a kohai of Jin and Xiaoyu, who master Taido and Mishima Karate
- the French Victor Chevalier, head of the Raven Unit, his fighting style is based on Raven Ninjutsu, using a vast weaponry like: knife, karambit, pistol, grenades and a sheathed katana.
In addition, more characters will be revealed through the season pass, the first fighter to comeback this spring will be the capoeira master Eddy Gordo. In Tekken 7 we have seen the addition of important guest characters from other fighting videogames like Akuma from Street Fighter and Geese Howard of Fatal Fury. A continuation of this trend would be particularly appreciated by the fans.
New fighters, new gameplay
Developed with Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 will focus on cinematic fighting matches and environments, taking advantage of the new technologies, in order to build a more realistic character’s reaction to the stage.
Fist meets fate in Tekken 8, after the successful animated series Tekken: Bloodline of two years ago, Tekken is ready to deliver its new title! What’s your main?