Ahead of its launch on January, Tekken 8's full base roster of 32 characters has now been revealed, with Reina being the final addition.
Voiced by Vincent Cassel, Victor is all about "refined violence," utilizing speed and a variety of weapons, including knives and a saber.
The total roster for Bandai Namco's fighter is now at 30 characters, with two more to be revealed on November 2nd and November 12th.
The long-awaited follow-up in Bandai-Namco's fighting game series feels like a strong contender. Here's what you should know.
Check out the new single-player focused mode where players venture to arcades present in the world and battle AI opponents.
The director of Tekken 8 has indicated that Street Fighter 6 may have been the reason for Tekken 8's January release date.
Xiaoyu's bodyguard accompanies her on a journey to find Jin, relying once more on Heihachi-style Kuma Shinken in battle.
The Heat System has been adjusted to reduce long combos, and characters like Azucena, Feng Wei and Raven will be playable.
The classic mini-game returns at last, while Super Ghost Battle generates AI ghosts based on past fight data of real players.
Introduced in Tekken 5, the martial artist returns to wreak havoc. Meanwhile, the closed beta will run from October 20th to 23rd.
Players can feel the Heat System and stage destruction through the controller's "rumbles and haptics," with 7.1.4ch audio in Story Mode.
Some titles will appear on stage, while others are playable for attendees. A mysterious announcement is also coming on September 23rd.
Bandai Namco has also revealed a new mode for the upcoming fighter, a story-focused experience that will focus on the arcade scene.
The release date could be officially announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live, where the fighting game is confirmed to appear.
Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada confirms the highly anticipated upcoming fighter will be present at tomorrow's showcase.
Bandai Namco has previously said the fighting title will be out before April 2024, but a specific release date has yet to be announced.
Director Katsuhiro Harada has also told gamers to stop having allergic reactions to every new bit of detail about the game.
Shadow Agent Raven returns after his absence in Tekken 7, while Bandai Namco has also introduced Azucena, the Peruvian queen of coffee.
Bandai Namco accidentally posted reveals for unannounced characters on its official Tekken 8 website, before promptly taking them down.
"Such actions breach the terms of service and the Tekken World Tour Code of Conduct," reminds the developer and Bandai Namco Esports Team.
