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Bandai Namco is gearing up for the release ofTekken 8on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and fans can get their hands on the demo version in the next few days as they wait for the July 11, 2025 release date. TheTekken 8developer aims to build on the success ofTekken 7, which is of the best-selling fighting games of all time.
Tekken 8will be the first video game in the franchise to debut on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game’s teaser was revealed during theTekken 7tournament at EVO 2022, and it was formally announced at Sony’s State of Play event. The story ofTekken 8picks up from where the previous title left off, revolving around Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima. Players will be able to experience moreaggressive gameplay inTekken 8, according to the game’s director, Katsuhiro Harada.
Tekken 8will have a lot of upgrades and features, including theall-new Heat System, a gameplay mechanic that will empower in-game fighters with added abilities like Heat Burst, Heat Engager, Heat Dash, and Heat Smash. Recently, theTekkenTwitter account sent out a tweet, announcing a demo that includes the first chapter of the story, as well as the local multiplayer mode. TheTekken 8demo will be released on the PlayStation 5 on December 14 and on the Xbox Series X/S and Steam on December 21.
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Bandai Namco followed up the tweets by stating how players will be able to explore the first chapter of the story mode, which is titled “The Dark Awakens.” The name of the chapter suggests that users will be able to play as either Jin or Kazuya. Moreover, the demo version will enable gamers to choose between Jin, Kazuya, Nina, or Paul in the local versus fighting mode. The complete 32-character roster, which also featuresnewcomer Victor Chevalier, Azucena, and Reina, will be accessible once the full version ofTekken 8is released in January.
The announcement of theTekken 8demo release will have fans eagerly awaiting December 14 and 21, which are right around the corner.Tekken 8could potentially be one of the best video games in 2024, and if it lives up to the hype, there’s a chance it could surpassTekken 7’s 10 million sales record.
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Tekken 8 brings the fight to the latest generation of consoles, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Feel the power of every hit in Tekken 8, the latest entry in the legendary fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco. Utilising the power and realism of Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 pushes the envelope for fighting games by taking full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles. Ground-breaking new features, breathtakingly detailed character models and dramatic environments make this one of the most visually stunning and immersive titles in the genre yet. Tekken 8 picks up after the gruesome battle that ended in Heihachi Mishima’s defeat in Tekken 7, focusing on a new rivalry, pitting father against son as Jin Kazama stands in defiance against Kazuya Mishima in a city-shattering face-to-face showdown.
