The once PlayStation exclusive fighter, Tekken series, has exploded expansively since going across multiple platforms.

BandaiNamco’s latest entry, Tekken 8 holds true to this statement with a plethora of game options to keep you in the fight.

You’ll start of with a roster of over 30 characters from the Tekken universe.

You can tweak your chosen fighter in customization, creating multiple versions of the one character, dressing them for success and altering body and facial features.

There are some customisation options that do require you to purchase via Fight Money.

The first play mode if gaming on your own is likely to be the story – The Dark Awakens.

The narrative picks up six months after the events of the previous game and centers on the final confrontation between Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama, where one must dies to restore the family legacy.

As the story plays out there is some Triple A video sequences broken up by battles.

But if you’ve got mates around, or keen to take it online, Tekken Fight Lounge is where the social fights begin.

Tekken 8 also has a couple of surprises.

Arcade Quest sees you progress through the entire Tekken history, revisiting the classics and my fav newbie is Tekken Ball, where you pummel each other, or your CPU opponent with varying beachballs. Think of a deadly game of Dodge Ball, where fighting moves are allowed. This is best played in multiplayer.

Tekken 8 has almost everything and it gives itself a deserved nod to the decades long legacy that has made it the king of fighting titles.

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Bandai Namco Europe has announced that TEKKEN 8, the upcoming entry in the legendary fighting franchise, is releasing in 2024.

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.

The reveal showcased the Arcade Quest a completely new mode coming to TEKKEN 8. The Arcade Quest is a 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 of 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 customization choices, including completely new options, with the possibility to change each parts colours as well as the size and position of accessorties, letting players really show their style and bring personal flair to their favorite characters.

TEKKEN 8 is now available for preorder in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Edition. Preorders for Standard Edition includes the base game, once available, and grants players the Paul Phoenix set as 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 Kinjin Avatar skin. It also includes the Gold Suit Pack of playable character costumes for all 32 characters, letting players bring 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 personalize their avatars and perhaps relive past memories from this legendary franchise.

TEKKEN 8 will be releasing on January26th , 2024 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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