IRVINE, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2024) – TEKKEN™ 8, the latest entry in the legendary TEKKEN franchise, is now available worldwide. Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., TEKKEN 8 brings the fight to the new generation, powered by Unreal Engine 5 and arriving exclusively on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. Get ready for heart-pounding battles featuring all-new gameplay modes and features, completely remodeled characters, destructible environments, and more. TEKKEN 8 is available now in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate editions; for more information visit the official website: tekken.com.
TEKKEN 8, developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., pushes the envelope for fighting games and takes full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles to create one of the most visually stunning and immersive titles in the series yet. The sequel picks up after the gruesome battle that ended in Heihachi Mishima’s defeat, focusing on a new rivalry pitting father against son as Kazuya Mishima’s quest for world domination is defiantly opposed by series protagonist Jin Kazama.
"Today marks a great day for fighting game fans around the globe, as we launch the first entry in the Tekken franchise in nearly five years," said Mike Chang, VP of marketing and digital business, Bandai Namco Entertainment America. "With TEKKEN 8 bringing the series to new gen with stunning visuals along with new features and game modes that bring a range of ‘firsts’ to the franchise, there's never been a better time to become a fan of the series."
TEKKEN 8 features:
- “Aggressive” New Combat System – TEKKEN 8 Introduces an all-new “aggressive” combat system designed to keep the action at a high level and incorporate new offensive tactics into their playstyle with features such as the Heat System and Rage. The game comes with a deep roster of 32 characters and includes three completely new characters: Azucena, Victor, and Reina.
- “The Dark Awakens” Story Mode – The Mishima Saga continues in the “The Dark Awakens.” Experience the next chapter of the Tekken storyline featuring a seamless gameplay experience with smooth transitions, cinematic scenes, and intense battles.
- Arcade Quest Mode – In this new single-player mode, players can create their own avatar and take on a variety of challenges in an adventure across several different arcades. Arcade Quest is an ideal place for fighting game newcomers to begin their journey. Players rise through the ranks of local arcades as they bring their game play skills to peak performance.
- TEKKEN Fight Lounge – Players can gather around in this large-scale virtual lobby that has been made to recreate the feeling of being at an arcade with your friends. From this lobby, various modes can be accessed, such as the TEKKEN Dojo to train, the Arcade to fight friends and players from all around the world, the beach area to play TEKKEN Ball or the Customization shop to make your character or your avatar look unique.
- Super Ghost Battle – Players can test their skills against ghosts in Super Ghost Battle. Challenge your own ghosts, A.I. driven CPU fighters that use play data from Tekken developers or download and challenge other players’ ghosts in the TEKKEN Fight Lounge.
- Multiplayer with Cross-Play - TEKKEN 8 features various multiplayer modes, including local versus, online ranked and player matches, and the return of Tekken Ball, and lets players challenge friends and foes regardless of their platform with online cross-play.
For the latest updates on TEKKEN 8 including game features, character roster with backstories, and more, visit https://tekken.com/.
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About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.
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