Dataminers think they've discovered Tekken 8's DLC characters
Tekken 8's upcoming DLC characters have reportedly leaked online.
A dataminer who sifted through the game files of the fighting game claims to have uncovered the names of some of those who are appearing on the DLC roster.
Tekken 8 Is Absolutely Superb — DF Tech Review — PS5/Xbox Series/PC/Steam Deck Tekken 8 Is Absolutely Superb — DF Tech Review — PS5/Xbox Series/PC/Steam Deck.Dataminer Shootmans says they «confirmed and debunked several leaks» during the Closed Network Test, and attests that their most recent exploration has revealed who may be coming back for the DLC.
Appending the new leaks to a previous thread that details how Cheat Engine – which is «used for exploring and editing the memory of actively running apps» – works, Shootsman says the program allows players to search for certain words and phrases, and the more, say, a character name pops up in the files, «that character is almost certainly going to be in the game».
Only read on if you're happy to be spoiled!
DLC S1 Spoiler thread for <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/TEKKEN8?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#TEKKEN8
For those unfamiliar, I confirmed and debunked several leaks during the CNT (see quote tweet). I will be using the same methods for this.
If you share this, PLEASE be courteous of others and only RT this first post.https://t.co/V5y5Dg8DnU— :thinking: (@shootmans) <a href=«https://twitter.com/shootmans/status/1751050311807140202?ref_src=» https:>January 27, 2024
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«With Eddy having already been announced, we can see clues to him in the strings,» they explain, as well as suggesting we have «new evidence» for an appearance from Marduk following references to Vale Tudo.
There's also a Muay Thai fighter from Thailand – widely thought to be Fahkumram – and what the leaker thinks is «100 per cent» proof that Lidia will be coming back.
As is always the case, none of this is confirmed until Bandai Namco says it's confirmed
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