The eighth installment of the Tekken universe is hitting the markets in a few days. The hype built around the game is understandably high. The gaming community had been looking forward to Bandai Namco’s follow-up to 2015’s Tekken 7. The wait is finally ending with Tekken 8 arriving on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. The promising-looking looking fighting-adventure is already up for pre-orders. But before you plan to make your investments, there are certain pointers you need to keep in mind.
Ever since Bandai Namco dropped the first gameplay trailer for Tekken 8, fans have been looking forward to this massive ‘homecoming’. The first official release of the Bandai Namco label for the year 2024 could also be the kickstart to another exhilarating year of gaming. In fact, every snippet shared by the developers hints at the strong possibility. Following a mixed reception to the last Tekken outing, the stakes for the eighth installment are also higher than ever. Would the game be able to cash on the buzz? Well, let us look at what promises Tekken 8 brings to our gaming table.
Everything to know about Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8
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The developers of Tekken 8 plan to take a strong leap from the existing dynamics of the Tekken universe. The first big focus of the game is to emphasize adapting to fresh narratives in the storyline.
The storyline in the fighting adventure franchise has almost been the same old song since its debut. But Tekken 8 looks to experiment with the foundations as well. Apparently, this coming product looks to conclude the long-running history of Kazuya and Jin. Another intriguing aspect of the forthcoming adventure is the fact that it won’t feature the iconic character of Heihachi. Well, an antagonist that served the Tekken universe for so long!
Mechanics and Presentation
As mentioned, Tekken 8 aims to take a long step forward in gameplay mechanics and detailing evolution. The biggest difference between the upcoming adventure and its predecessor is the new heat mechanic. While T7 did evolve the rage mechanic from T6, developers promoted more aggressive gameplay in T8. The heat is added in such a way that the possibility of defensive gameplay becomes almost null and avoided, only to enhance the immersion in the game.
Another aspect of Tekken 8 that might feel a bit more friendly and enhanced is the presentation of combat. Unlike any other fighting project, Tekken universe dives deeper into the bankability of presentation dynamics that allow players to feel invested in the combats throughout. The experience does not feel stretched and boring. If you resonate with the formula, T8 won’t disappoint you.
Roster
No surprises, T8 is being celebrated as the homecoming of the Tekken universe. There are a lot of familiar faces that are set to grace the upcoming Bandai Namco release. Let’s have a look at the confirmed lineup of the roster we’ll have at the time of launch.
- Alisa Bosconvich
- Asuka Kazama
- Azucena
- Bryan Fury
- Claudio Serafino
- Devil Jin
- Devil Kazuya
- Dragunov
- Emilie De Rochefort aka Lili
- Feng
- Hwoarang
- Jack-8
- Jin Kazama
- Jun Kazama
- Kazuya Mishima
- King
- Kuma/Panda
- Lars Alexandersson
- Lee Chaolan
- Leo
- Leroy Smith
- Ling Xiaoyu
- Marshall Law
- Nina Williams
- Paul Phoenix
- Raven
- Reina
- Shaheen
- Steve Fox
- Victor Chevalier
- Yoshimitsu
- Zafina
Quite evidently, a lot of these characters would be making their ‘big comeback’ in the universe after long. And for all the faces that did make their feature in T7, there are still a lot of upgrades made for the players to feed on.
How can you pre-order the game?
Bandai Namco has availed Tekken 8 pre-orders for four categories. Here’s a detail for all four packages for PC, Xbox, and PS5.
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- Standard Edition: Included basic game and for PS5 owners two bonus Avatar skins of Tetsujin and Mokujin.
- Deluxe Edition (Digital Only): Includes Base Game, Playable Character Year 1 Pass, and 4 additional playable characters. It also includes the character costume ‘Gold Suit Pack’.
- Ultimate Edition: Alongside all the perks offered by Deluxe Edition, owners get Avatar Costume- Tekken T-Shirt sets and Avatar Skins Kazuya Mishima, Jin Kazama, and Jun Kazama.
- Collector’s Edition: Base Game (physical edition included), and a Steam Card for PC. This pack includes other perks like collectible cards, arcade tokens, steelbooks, and Ultimate content.
You can pre-order your desired pack for your console or PC by visiting the link.
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So, what are you waiting for? It’s finally time to explore the Tekken universe again!
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