During Tekken World Tour 2023, Bandai Namco released a new Tekken 8 gameplay trailer for Zafina, a returning fan-favorite character from Tekken 7! Like many other returning characters, Zafina will arrive with a revamped move-set.
A free Tekken 8 demo is available now, allowing players to try out the game’s single-player modes before launch. Only a few weeks remain before the launch of Tekken 8, and Bandai Namco is releasing various trailers focusing on each character on the roster. The latest trailers have focused on characters that are returning from Tekken 7, such as Alisa, Dragunov, and Zafina.
Tekken 8 Zafina Reveal & Gameplay Trailer
Zafina hails from a mysterious family of exorcists, and she uses the “Ancient Assasination Arts” fighting style in Tekken 8. Claudio and Ling Xiaoyu are her closest allies, which means she will naturally be aligned with Jin Kazama. She sees the future laid before her, and she will do whatever it takes to ensure the best outcome. At the same time, she attempts to hold Azazel’s power contained within her.
Here’s an excerpt of Zafina’s character bio, via Tekken 8’s official website:
Zafina is a warrior born into a family of exorcists whose lineage dates back to the time of ancient dynasties. In her day-to-day life, however, she uses her exceptional spiritual abilities to earn a living as an astrologist.
Only a few months ago, the earth-shattering clash between the two evil stars, Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima, led to the resurrection of the original devil Azazel, an evil whom Zafina’s family had kept sealed away for generations.
Watch the new Tekken 8 trailer below:
The Tekken 8 demo features the first chapter of “The Dark Awakens” story and a sample of Arcade Quest. In addition, players gain access to Super Ghost Battle after clearing the first chapter of Arcade Quest in the demo. The Versus and Gallery modes are also available with partial access. Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, Paul Phoenix, and Nina Williams are the four playable characters for the Tekken 8 demo. Save data doesn’t transfer to the full version, however.
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.
