TEKKEN 8
The latest installment in the Tekken series focuses on the father-son dynamic between Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama.
Release Date:
Tekken 8 is set to be released for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on January 26, 2024.
The main features of Tekken 8 include:
• 32 FIGHTERS FOR A NEW GENERATION
Character visuals that have been completely redesigned. Detailed, intricate models that are constructed from the ground up and high-fidelity graphics that push the boundaries of new hardware to give TEKKEN’s iconic battles a new weight and atmosphere. Vibrant settings and destructible stages come together to create an intense sense of immersion that makes for the ultimate playing experience.
• NEW GAME, NEW RIVALRY
A new chapter in the timeless saga of the Mishima and Kazama bloodlines and their earth-shattering father-and-son grudge matches begins in TEKKEN 8, which holds the record for the longest-running video game storyline. The story of Jin Kazama’s growth and determination marks a new chapter six months after the conclusion of the previous match.
• THRILLING OVER-THE-TOP BATTLES, EMBODYING AGGRESSIVENESS, AND DESTRUCTION
The intensity of battles is greatly enhanced by the indestructible stages; unleashing super moves like Rage Arts is sure to enthrall both players and spectators alike; all of these hard-hitting mechanics come together to make TEKKEN 8 the most exciting installment in the series to date! The new battle system, Heat, dials up the aggressive nature of battles while maintaining the play feel and tactics unique to the TEKKEN series!
• ENJOY YOUR TEKKEN LIFE!
As the story progresses, battle your way through a variety of rivals across multiple arcades while mastering the fundamentals and useful skills in TEKKEN 8. Unlock a variety of customization items for characters and avatars as you progress. In the new single-player mode, Arcade Quest, create your own unique avatar and start your new TEKKEN life.
Gameplay:
The latest game in the series, TEKKEN 8, features a brand-new gameplay element known as the “Heat System,” which allows players to use aggression as a weapon and adapt these new offensive strategies into their playstyle. The Heat System grants characters access to special movements and amplifies their abilities based on each character’s distinct features. Other series staples, like “Rage Arts,” as well as all of the series’ trademark moves and bone-crushing combos, are also back in TEKKEN 8.
Plot:
The tragic story of the Mishima and Kazama bloodlines and their titanic father-and-son grudge bouts is continued in TEKKEN 8, where Jin Kazama will attempt to resist his destiny as he takes on his father Kazuya Mishima, who is wreaking havoc and waging war all across the planet.
