Heihachi will also be available on September 30th for Year 1 Pass holders alongside a free story chapter, "Unforgotten Echoes."
New DLC character Lidia Sobieska is available in early access to those who own the Year 1 pass, ahead of a global release later in the week.
Previously only seen in flashbacks in the game's story mode, series big bad Heihachi will join the playable roster later this year, Bandai Namco has announced.
Bandai Namco has released new gameplay showcasing upcoming DLC fighter Linda duking it out in the new, free stage.
Bandai Namco is also hosting a photo mode contest between the end of July and October to commemorate the series 30th anniversary.
Year 1 Pass holders can access her starting July 22nd (PDT). Lidia will have three alternate outfits at launch, including her Tekken 7 look.
Out this Summer, the "Warrior Prime Minister" of Poland is as overwhelming as ever, with her karate style packing even more of a punch.
Gaming in general saw a decrease in year-over-year profits for Bandai Namco. The company still praises titles like Elden Ring and Tekken 8, however.
However, other fighters like Asuka, Bryan, Jack-8, Zafina ,and Kuma will receive several adjustments to make them more viable.
"The first battle balance adjustments for the season are coming soon," says Bandai Namco, which could indicate an imminent release.
Poland's Prime Minister returns, looking as fearsome as ever. Meanwhile, the third and fourth DLC fighters of Season 1 arrive in Autumn and Winter.
Eddy Gordo plays a big role in the new story content, allying with Jin Kazama. Meanwhile, Jun lies in a mysterious forest.
The new balance patch goes live this Spring. The new Seaside Resort stage and Photo Mode go live this Summer as free additions.
Patch 1.03.02 will roll out for Bandai Namco's fighter on April 16 on all platforms.
Bandai Namco's post-launch monetization for Tekken 8 continues to be a sticking point for its player base.
Producer Katsuhiro Harada also revealed that 51 percent the series sales came from Europe, followed by the United States at 30 percent.
In a move that's likely to be controversial, Bandai Namco is set to add a battle pass to the fighter.
Those who own the Playable Character Year 1 Pass will be able to start playing as Eddy ahead of his global release, on April 1.
Tekken 8 players can now spend real-world money on cosmetic items in the new in-game Tekken Shop.
"Development costs are now ten times more expensive than in the 90s," said Katsuhiro Harada. "Even the Fight Lounge servers are costly to maintain."
Other new titles like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Persona 3 Reload, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown also debuted in the latest top 20.
Though the fighter launched without microtransactions, an in-game message has revealed that it'll be adding them in with an upcoming update.
The newest entry in Bandai Namco's fighting series is selling better than expected, the publisher has said.
RGG Studio's RPG tops the weekly charts with an impressive debut, while Tekken 8 debuts at No. 5, selling a little over 20,000 copies.
The fighter is playable now on Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC and features three new characters, the Heat System and new story modes.
The two new major releases occupy the top two spots in the latest weekly charts, with Bandai Namco's fighter taking pole position.
Bandai Namco's acclaimed fighter also hit a peak of nearly 50,000 concurrent players on Steam, well over twice of Tekken 7's all-time peak.
To match its widespread critical acclaim, Bandai Namco's fighter has also seen a peak of nearly 50,000 concurrent players on Steam.
The latest title in Bandai Namco's flagship fighting game series is finally available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and PC.
Pre-loads start on January 24th at 3 PM PST for all platforms, while the fighting game goes live on January 25th at 3 PM PT.
To no one's surprise, Devil Jin will once again unleash his wrath as part of Tekken 8's launch roster.
A potentially dangerous striped filter for playable characters is being updated in the demo, as well as the final game.
As Kazuya Mishima announces the latest King of the Iron Fist Tournament, fighters worldwide get ready for the next battle.
An OG character returns, joining the fight against Kazuya Mishima in the sequel while retaining his penchant for flashy moves.
The eagerly-awaited fighter launches on January 26th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC with new modes, characters and overhauled visuals.
Cameos abound, from pro players Arslan Ash and King Jae to strongman Hafþór Björnsson, with the fighting game out on January 26th.
The first season of Bandai Namco's eagerly-awaited fighting game offers four DLC characters, with the first arriving this Spring.
Struggling to contain the power of an ancient evil, Zafina still fights with extensive range, agility, and unpredictability.
The high-speed android returns with chainsaw arms, rocket punches and more in Bandai Namco's fighter, launching January 26th.
Ling Xiaoyu's pet/bodyguard returns for the sequel, unleashing powerful punishes and smacking opponents with a beach ball.
Ahead of Tekken 8's launch, a new five-minute video attempts to recap the entire franchise's story up to this point.
"And we will be fixing the problems found in the demo version in the full product version," says director and producer Katsuhiro Harada.
Raised by Heihachi Mishima and skilled in martial arts, Kuma excels at punishing opponents and using Hunting Bear Stance for big damage.
The free demo offers the first chapters of Story Mode and Arcade Quest, Versus Mode with four characters, Super Ghost Battle and more.
Seeking revenge against G Corporation and Kazuya Mishima, Shaheen specializes in pokes and brutal slides to keep opponents off-balance.
Yohei Shimbori worked on several titles in the Dead or Alive franchise but can't discuss details about his role on Tekken 8.
Jin Kazama and the world rally together to oppose Kazuya Mishima in the new Story Mode. Chapter 1 is available to try now in a free demo.
The demo includes four playable characters, three stages and the first chapter of Story Mode and Arcade Quest, but no online play.
The leader of the Manji Clan is the star of the newest trailer for Tekken 8, which is out next month for PC and consoles.
The demo will require more than 28 GB of free storage space on all platforms. Meanwhile, Super Ghost Battle will also be included.
Introduced in Tekken 7, the feature allows practising suggestions and alternate inputs in real-time while viewing replays in the sequel.
Not up to date on one of the longest-running stories in fighting games? The sequel offers recaps to get you up to speed.
The demo will include the first chapter of the fighter's story mode and a local versus fighting mode, Bandai Namco confirms.
The Spestnaz member utilizes Commando Sambo, brutal strikes and a range of grapples to pressure opponents and keep them off balance.
The middleweight boxer is quick with his punches, dealing damage with strong lows while bobbing and weaving out of danger.
The latest entry in Bandai Namco's flagship fighting game series launches on January 26th, 2024, for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC.
Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer, shining the spotlight on German martial artist Leo Kliesen.
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.
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.
The test will feature 16 playable characters and five stages, with PS5 participants gaining access first from July 21st till July 24th.
An updated listing with images and logos from the upcoming fighter indicated a Closed Network Test, potentially being announced soon.
The sadistic kickboxer excels at punishing opponents, despite having some risky combos. He also has a Gatling gun, for some reason.
An image from the PlayX4 2023 show in Seoul showcased what seems to be an early version of the fighting game's character screen.
The Taekwondo specialist returns and his kicks are still as devastating as ever, keeping opponents off balance at all times.
Emilie De Rochefort is the latest character to join the current-gen fighter's roster, unleashing her gymnastics-based offense on Asuka.
Katsuhiro Harada also notes that while PC specs aren't confirmed, more powerful hardware is better for native 4K gameplay.
Tekken 8 game director and series producer Katsuhiro Harada confirms the game will launch with rollback netcode and cross-play.
The Grandmaster of Drip and the Spirited Peacemaker have now been confirmed for the upcoming fighter's roster.
Xiaoyu is the latest character confirmed for the current-gen sequel, using speed and mix-ups to overwhelm and annihilate opponents.
Jin's mother returns after years of absence and uses the Kazama Style Traditional Martial Arts to cleanse the world of evil.
Check out the trailer introducing the newest member of the Tekken 8 roster—Jack-8.
The leader of the Tekken Force rebel group is back, retaining his incredible speed and lightning-infused strikes and launchers.
The legendary luchador joins the sequel's roster, dishing out piledrivers, powerbombs, clotheslines and much more with ease.
Bandai Namco is continuing to fill out Tekken 8's roster of fighters, and confirms that series mainstay Marshall Law will be returning.
The hot-blooded martial artist will be included in Tekken 8's roster of fighters, Bandai Namco has confirmed with a new trailer.
Along with hard-hitting strikes, Jin's moves include instant counters to enemy attacks and techniques imbued with the Devil Gene.
Heihachi's son is still as explosive as ever, unleashing powerful strikes and transforming for long-range laser beam attacks.
Bandai Namco confirms the next instalment in is fighting series will release in the coming fiscal year, which ends on March 31, 2024.
Arika to handle "improvements, bug fixes, and usability improvements for online matches" and provide "advice on our developed online battle algorithm."
The new Heat System opens up the potential for combos and tactics while being easy for beginners to pick up and experiment with.
Special Control Style is available in all modes, including Online Ranked, and players can switch between it and Arcade Style at any time.
"Aggression" is the keyword of Tekken 8, as explained by executive director Katsuhiro Harada and game director Kohei Ikeda in a new video.
Bandai Namco confirms the Silent Assassin will be part of Tekken 8's roster of playable fighters at launch.
A release date won't be revealed at the Tekken World Tour 2022 Grand Finals in February, but the team is preparing "something special."
Classic characters like Law, Lars, Paul, King, and Jack-8 also return in the upcoming fighter, coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.
Bandai Namco has officially confirmed that it'll be offering another look at its upcoming fighter at The Game Awards next week.
Fighting game player and Twitch streamer AvoidingThePuddle shares an image of merch that says to tune in on December 8th for the sequel.
Bandai Namco says the next big instalment in is flagship fighting series could launch in fiscal year 2023.
Director and executive producer Katsuhiro Harada confirms that everything in the upcoming fighter is being built from the ground-up.
Director and executive producer Katsuhiro Harada also confirms that the game will feature dynamic battle stage effects, as seen in the trailer.
Bandai Namco has announced the next mainline entry in its popular fighting franchise with a brief new trailer.
A new video features Kazuya Mishima at the end of Tekken 1, before transitioning to a new render and the words "Get ready."
