Bandai Namco revealed a new Tekken 8 trailer at The Game Awards 2022 featuring a first look at gameplay, the main story, and the game’s roster.
The Mishima family reunion will be devastating as Jin attempts to right the wrongs of his father, Kazuya Mishima, and the Mishima Zaibatsu. The new trailer reveals Kazuya, Jin, Paul Phoenix, King, Law, Lars, Jack-8, and Jun Kazama will be playable fighters. Moreover, players can expect even more reveals in 2023 according to Bandai Namco.
Here’s an overview of the upcoming title’s features:
Aggressive Tactics
Tekken 8 will feature exciting new gameplay focused on “Aggressive” tactics. Retaining Tekken’s unique fighting game identity, the game will provide both players and spectators with the series‘ most thrilling experience yet with visceral screen-jarring attacks and environments that are both dynamic and destructible. The trailer highlights an all-new game mechanic called the “Heat System,” which triggers aggressive attacks with special moves and enhancements for each character’s abilities.
Fist Meets Fate
“Fist Meets Fate” in the dramatic new storyline in Tekken 8. The Tekken series holds the Guinness World Record for being the longest-running video game storyline. Tekken 8 continues the tragic saga of the Mishima and Kazama bloodlines and their world-shaking father-and-son grudge matches. This latest saga begins where the previous title left off, with a world mired deep in the devastating war between Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama. After suffering what seems to be a defeat from Kazuya, Jin faces his own fate. His mother, Jun Kazama, appears after her absence from the Tekken franchise to try and turn the tide in this blood feud.
Playable Roster
The trailer also showcases the return of favorite characters such as Paul Phoenix, Marshall Law, King, Lars Alexandersson, and Jack-8. Players will quickly recognize how models and animations for each character in Tekken 8 are built from the ground up to make the most out of the current generation of consoles.
Check out the new trailer below via Bandai Namco:
Tekken 8 is currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Lastly, Tekken 8’s release date is unknown at this time.
