A Final Roster of 32 Unique Characters with Six New Reveals and
All-New Arcade Quest Game Mode Announced; Pre-orders Available Now
Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Europe today announced that TEKKEN 8, the upcoming entry in the legendary fighting franchise, is releasing on 26th
January 2024. The game is coming exclusively to PlayStation®5, Xbox
Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN 8
will harness the power of current hardware to make it the most visually
stunning game in the series yet. The title also promises a new approach
to playing fighting games, with a new aggressive combat system that
rewards offense-first tactics and delivers spectacular fights. TEKKEN 8 is now available for pre-order in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Edition.
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Watch the trailer
The reveal showcased the Arcade Quest – a completely new single player
mode that will prove the ultimate training ground, tapping into the
franchise’s roots to introduce a new way to play and polish skills. In
this mode, players can create and customize their own avatar and “visit”
different arcades to participate in matches designed to improve their
play and teach new techniques. As players progress through the story,
they will continue to develop and grow stronger along with their avatar
and hone their skills against tougher and tougher opponents in a story
not too different to how some real players got into esports.
Continuing the regular cadence of TEKKEN 8 character
reveals, the trailer announced returning favourites joining the
32-character roster, with Kuma, Leo, Shaheen, Steve, Dragunov, and
Yoshimitsu showcasing their updated looks and moves. All the characters
in TEKKEN 8 will have deep customisation
choices, including completely new options, with the possibility to
change each part’s colours as well as the size and position of
accessories, letting players really show their style and bring personal
flair to their favourite characters.
TEKKEN 8 is now available for pre-order
in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions. Pre-orders for the Standard
Edition will include the base game, once available, and grant players
the Paul Phoenix set as an Avatar Costume. PlayStation 5 players will
receive the Mokujin and Testujin Avatar skins. The Deluxe Edition
includes all standard items along with the Playable Character Year 1
Pass, which unlocks four characters, released after the game’s launch,
as well as the Kinjin Avatar skin. It also includes the Gold Suit Pack
of playable character costumes for all 32 characters, letting players
bring the bling to their battles. The Ultimate Edition includes all
content and bonuses of the Deluxe edition, along with Avatar skins for
Kazuya, Jin, and Jun, as well as 32 patterns of classic TEKKEN t-shirt sets for players to personalise their avatars and perhaps relive past memories from this legendary franchise.
For more information on Tekken 8 visit the official page. For other BANDAI NAMCO Europe products, visit our website, follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.
Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer
of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to,
all major video game consoles and PC.
Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global
audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE
NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening -
developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in
Montreal, QC.
Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings
Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing
many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including
PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently
released ELDEN RING™.
For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu.
Article by: Susan N.
