A new Microsoft Store backend leak suggests that the Tekken 8 release date is set for January 26, 2024. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, and an announcement appears to be imminent.
At EVO 2023, producers Katsuhiro Harada and Michael Murray revealed that Raven returns in Tekken 8, and Azucena is one of the game’s newcomers. Harada recently confirmed that Tekken 8 will also be featured at Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live.
Tekken 8 Release Date Leak
A leak from the Microsoft Store backend reveals a January 26, 2024 release date for Tekken 8. This particular leak was spotted by Aggiornamenti Lumia on X (Twitter), who has an extensive track record on accurate leaks. The user simply opened the official Microsoft Store page for Tekken 8, which has seen been set to private due to the leak.
Katsuhiro Harada will be on stage at Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live today, so the release date announcement could happen soon. In a quote tweet, Geoff Keighley confirmed that Tekken 8 will be shown during Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live, which starts at 2 p.m. EDT.
Gamers can expect several game announcements and updates during Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live. The showcase is expected to last roughly two hours long with several announcements and updates on existing games. Zenless Zone Zero, Tekken 8, and Mortal Kombat 1 are just a few of the confirmed titles being highlighted at Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live.
Gamescom 2023 is set August 23 to 27 at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. Games like Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Persona 3 Reload, and Persona 5 Tactica will be playable on the show floor. Additionally, publishers and developers will share news about their latest games throughout the event’s duration.
Lastly, Tekken 8 is in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A release date has not been announced.
