Tekken 8 - Gameplay, Characters, And Everything We Know

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Tekken 8 is flexing new gameplay systems, impressive graphics, and a massive roster ahead of its release.

By Darryn Bonthuys on

Fighting game fans have been eating well throughout 2023, and for fans of familial squabbles that can only be solved with a dip in a volcano, Tekken 8 is on the way. The next chapter in Bandai Namco's fighting game franchise is shaping up to be a stylish clash, one that is powered by Unreal Engine 5 and features new aggressive gameplay mechanics to help set it apart from previous entries.

Ahead of its release, we've gathered up everything that we know about the game so far, including which fan-favorite characters are appearing in its roster, when you can try the game out, and how the Heat system shakes up the fisticuffs formula.

At Gamescom Opening Night Live, series director Katsuhiro Harada officially confirmed that Tekken 8 will launch on January 26, 2024.

First revealed during PlayStation's September 2022 State of Play, Bandai Namco has regularly dropped character trailers for the game and early builds of the game have been made available for press and at special events as work continues on the new Iron Fist sequel.

Like a number of other high-profile games, Tekken 8 will be leaving last-gen when it launches for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It's worth noting that Tekken 8 breaks away from its arcade roots by being a console-first entry in the series.

The first closed network test for Tekken 8 will be held on July 21, and will be a massive slice of the game's core content. Players will be able to choose from 16 characters on the game roster and can battle one another in one of five stages. Beyond that, Bandai Namco hasn't confirmed any other closed or open betas for the game, but it's not