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.
A number of characters that have yet to be officially confirmed for Tekken 8's roster have seemingly leaked via its Closed Network Test.
Available next week for Xbox Series X/S and PC, the closed test will evaluate network quality and provide a "high-end game experience."
The exorcist specializes in mid-range combat with punishes, counters and the ability to unleash Starburst for massive damage.
Attendees can go hands-on with all titles, including SAND LAND, which is playable for the first time in Europe, and Tekken 8.
