Tekken 8 Opening Movie Revealed, First DLC Character Announced

The first season of Bandai Namco's eagerly-awaited fighting game offers four DLC characters, with the first arriving this Spring.

Bandai Namco has released the opening movie for Tekken 8, which showcases the roster battling it out. Jin tussles with Kazuya; Bryan wields a mini-gun while Alisa flies around; Lili and Asuka battle Jack-8 robots together; and much more. Check out all the action below. You can also learn the story so far here.

The development has also announced the first DLC character – Eddy Gordo, who arrives this Spring. Debuting in Tekken 3, Gordo is a master of Capoeira and one of the most beloved characters in the series. Three additional DLC characters are coming in Summer, Autumn and Winter as part of Season 1.

Tekken 8 launches on January 26th for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. It also has a free demo available for all platforms, with the first chapters of Story Mode and Arcade Quest, four playable characters and three stages to try out. Check out the latest character trailer here, which showcases Zafina in action, and stay tuned for more details.

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