Bandai Namco Entertainment has launched a brand new trailer for Tekken 8 which unveils a handful of legacy characters formally becoming a member of the beginning roster. This consists of Alisa Bosconovich, Lee Chaolan, Zafina, Panda and Devil Jin, who’s confirmed to be a separate playable fighter to Jin. Additionally, Bandai Namco additionally revealed that the final two fighters will probably be introduced tomorrow on 2 November.
The new trailer for Tekken 8 is brief and candy, introducing the brand new fighters in fast succession. We didn’t get particular person gameplay trailers for any of the newly introduced characters like earlier trailers, although we will hopefully count on them to reach quickly because it counts right down to the sport’s January 2024 launch.
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As for the fighters, the android Alisa was first launched in Tekken 6 and makes use of her nimble, robotic powers like flying and chainsaw arms to battle. Zafina was additionally launched in Tekken 6 and stood out due to her distinctive, versatile combating model that made her a posh character to study. Lee Chaolan, the adopted son of Heihachi Mishima, was launched within the unique Tekken and has since appeared in nearly each mainline sport and spin-off. Finally, Devil Jin made his debut in Tekken 5; his combating model is a little more aggressive than Jin. Panda wants no introduction.
In associated information, Bandai Namco detailed the Arcade Quest mode that will probably be obtainable in Tekken 8. This will enable gamers to create their very own avatars and compete in a digital area designed after an arcade. Here, gamers can take a look at their abilities, follow and compete in opposition to different gamers as in the event that they had been taking part in at an arcade.
Tekken 8 was initially meant to launch this 12 months however in response to director Katsuhiro Harada, it collided with the discharge date of its largest combating sport competitor, Street Fighter 6. Bandai Namco made the choice to shift the sport’s launch to early subsequent 12 months with the intention to keep away from battle and provides its growth workforce a bit extra time to refine the sport.
Tekken 8 launches on 26 January 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Make certain you take a look at the sport’s varied editions by way of our helpful South African pre-order information. Watch the newest trailer beneath:
Source: Bandai Namco
