Bandai Namco released the “Story so Far” trailer for Tekken 8, recounting the events of past Tekken games leading up to the new entry with Brian Cox as narrator. In Tekken 8, players may experience an in-depth story mode known as “The Dark Awakens.”
A free Tekken 8 demo is available right now, allowing players to try out the game’s single-player modes before launch. The demo grants access to the first chapter of The Dark Awakens, giving players a sample of what’s to come. Before then, those who have played the previous Tekken games can get a refresher by watching the “Story so Far” trailer
Tekken 8 Trailer Recaps the “Story so Far”
In the new “Story so Far” trailer, Brian Cox recaps the aftermath of Tekken 7 and the events that eventually lead up to Tekken 8. Specifically, the trailer hones in on the motivations behind Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama’s respective decisions.
Watch the new trailer below:
Here’s a synopsis of Tekken 8’s main story, via Bandai Namco:
With the disappearance of Heihachi Mishima, the all-out war between his Mishima Zaibatsu and the Kazuya Mishima-led G Corporation came to a close, as the latter seized victory due to its increased influence.
Even so, G Corp continued to wage war across the globe. Half a year later, peace is yet to return to the world…
Various world leaders gathered at the behest of the United Nations, where they pledged to carry out sanctions against G Corp for as long as they refused disarmament. But then, Kazuya appeared as a representative of G Corp. He announced he would be rejecting their terms and immediately had his forces storm the assembly hall, turning it into a sea of flames along with the rest of New York.
Meanwhile, the rebel army led by Lars Alexandersson commenced Operation Lightning, a mission designed to take down Kazuya.
Jin Kazama would be the key to the operation, for had learned to control his demonic power at will.
Father and son: Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama… With the very world itself hanging in the balance, the battle between devils is about to begin.
Lastly, Tekken 8 launches January 26, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Tekken 8 physical and digital pre-orders are now available, and players can score new Paul Phoenix avatar costumes as an added pre-order bonus.
