Bandai Namco has revealed the launch trailer for Tekken 8 prior to its release next week, on January 26. The upcoming game will be available on all next-gen consoles upon launch.
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, legacy characters like Lee Chaolan, and upcoming DLC characters like Eddy Gordo.
Tekken 8 Launch Trailer Shows Off More Gameplay and Story
Bandai Namco recently revealed the launch trailer for Tekken 8. The new trailer highlights the many different features of the upcoming game, such as its “epic story,” wide variety of characters, thrilling gameplay, and multiplayer lounge. Most of the footage of the game’s story is taken directly from the recently revealed opening intro. Check out the full launch trailer below:
Bandai Namco recently revealed the opening movie for Tekken 8. The sequence shows off many of the game’s major characters such as Kazuya Mishima, Jin Kazama, Reina, Victor, Nina Williams, and more. The trailer ends with the reveal that the game’s first DLC character will be Eddy Gordo, who will be available in spring 2024.
The Tekken 8 demo is out now featuring 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.
