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    Tekken 8 Trailer Highlights Gameplay of Kazuya Mishima

    The leader of the Mishima Zaibatsu

    Bandai Namco released a brand-new Tekken 8 gameplay trailer featuring Kazuya Mishima, the defacto leader of the Mishima Zaibatsu following the events of Tekken 7. His clash with Jin Kazama will be one for the ages. 

    The current roster of Tekken 8 includes Kazuya Mishima, Jin Kazama, Jun Kazama, Paul Phoenix, Law, Lars, Jack-8, Nina Williams, and King. All of the fighting game’s characters have access to the new Heat System, which triggers devastating aggressive attacks and enhancements for certain abilities. Bandai Namco plans to reveal more information about Tekken 8, including characters, at a later date. 

    Here’s an overview of gameplay mechanics found in Tekken 8 via Bandai Namco:

    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.

    Tekken 8 – Kazuya Mishima Gameplay Trailer

    Lastly, Tekken 8 is currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. 

    Soul Kiwami
    Soul Kiwami
    Raul Ochoa, a.k.a. Soul Kiwami, is the Managing Editor of Final Weapon and a Games Writer at Game Rant with four years of writing and editing experience. Raul is passionate about the Japanese gaming industry, and he's a huge fan of Nintendo Switch, PC hardware, JRPGs, and fighting games. business email: [email protected]

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