Tekken 8

Tekken 8, the new game in the famous fighting series from Bandai Namco, is ready to be released as the main video game of 2024. It has exciting improvements like a changed Rage and Heat system, a fresh gauge for recovery and an interesting mode called Arcade Quest that will make playing this game very absorbing. Tekken 8, with its 32 different characters to play and many unique moves, has created a lot of excitement through promotion events and private beta tests before the main release. Experienced gamers as well as new ones can expect to discover the deep and varied elements of this exciting combat game.

What is Tekken 8 about?

Tekken 8 continues the story of the Mishima and Kazama families, known for their complicated and stormy relationships. This part goes deeper into the combined pasts of these clans, looking at the long-standing battles and conflicts that have formed the series. Tekken 8 adds new stories for each character, giving players more understanding of the fighters' backgrounds and what drives them.

Starting with the first Tekken game in arcades back in 1994, this series has kept changing and improving. Fans enjoyed its interesting stories and tough fighting styles. Every new version of Tekken brings something fresh to fighting games but still keeps the spirit of that original game.

In Tekken 8, gamers begin a new chapter of this captivating story, meeting a combination of known and new characters showcased in impressive next-generation visuals. The game now includes the "Heat System," which brings an additional layer of strategic depth to playing, making it engaging for experienced players as well as those who are just starting out.

Tekken 8 gameplay

Tekken 8 continues from the end of Tekken 7, keeping its place as the game series with the longest story that is still going. Staying close to what it has always been, Tekken 8 provides gameplay we recognize, with three-dimensional fighting spaces and impressive fighting techniques. After it was first shown to the public, more information about how Tekken 8 is played has been coming out bit by bit. This includes things we learned from a video that is 36 minutes long and shows us playing the game.

The developers made this video to show parts of the game such as Rage, Heat, and how players can get their characters back on their feet after being hit. Producer Katsuhiro Harada is promising that Tekken 8 will have a gameplay style that encourages players to attack more than defend. The introduction of the "Heat" system rewards players who take the initiative, offering chip damage, additional movesets, and altered move properties when characters enter the "Heat" state.

Tekken 8 introduces various technical updates and revamped mechanics, such as the reworked "Rage" system and the replacement of the "Screw" mechanism with a "Tornado" extender. Additionally, certain stages feature hazards like tougher walls and floors, adding dynamic elements to battles.

Notably, Tekken 8 breaks new ground with cross-platform play, allowing PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S players to compete against each other for the first time in the franchise's history, with the option to enable or disable Cross-Platform Play based on player preference.

Tekken 8 trailers

Official Launch trailer

Ultimate Editon trailer

Official Story trailer

Story and Gameplay trailer

When was Tekken 8 released?

Tekken 8 was released worldwide on January 26, 2024. Many fans of the famous series had been waiting for it with excitement. The new game offers an experience that pulls you in, with very modern graphics and fresh ways to play the game. It also has more characters to choose from and a story that will interest people who are just starting as well as those who have loved the games for years.

Series maker Katsuhiro Harada has made it known that Tekken 8 is made completely from scratch using Unreal Engine 5. This promises a different and new experience for players since it does not reuse any parts from the earlier game, Tekken 7.

What platforms were Tekken 8 released for?

Tekken 8 became available for players and can be found on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC. Gamers now have many choices to experience the exciting game. Tekken’s cross-play allows people using different gaming devices to play together. This helps create a connected community of gamers across different platforms.