Overview
- Number of Players
- 2
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation 5
26th Jan 2024, $69.99
26th Jan 2024, £64.99
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- Series
- Official Site
- en.bandainamcoent.eu
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Reviews
Review Tekken 8 (PS5) - Next-Gen Tekken Is a Modern Fighting Game Masterclass
Heat haze hype
Tekken 8 has been a long time coming. Its predecessor, the unprecedentedly popular Tekken 7, launched what feels like an age ago; the original arcade release happened all the way back in 2015, before a much-updated version came to consoles in 2017. However, its shockingly long life cycle — perpetuated by an incredibly strong...
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Tekken 8 Guides
Guide Tekken 8: All Confirmed Characters
The Iron Fist Tournament returns
Looking for all confirmed characters in Tekken 8? Bandai Namco's fighting game series has given us some iconic characters over the years, and this upcoming instalment looks to be full of them. Although Tekken 8 doesn't have a release date at the time of writing, franchise boss Katsuhiro Harada has hinted that the...
Tekken 8 News
News Poland's Prime Minister Lidia Sobieska Appeals for Four More Years in Tekken 8 on PS5
Finest Polish exports
Considering the UK just voted in pasty former lawyer Keir Starmer, we’re a little jelly Poland’s prime minister looks like Lidia Sobieska – well, at least in Tekken 8, anyway. The character is being added to the PS5 fighter’s roster from 22nd July for Year 1 Pass owners, while everyone else will be able to purchase her...
News Bandai Namco, Nike Tag-Team Special Tekken 8 Sneaker Designs
Choose your footwear
Tekken publisher Bandai Namco and Nike, purveyors of fine footwear, are teaming up for a sneaker collaboration. The fun throwdown is part of the franchise's 30th Anniversary celebrations, and a pair of your own will run you $250 or your local equivalent, likely much more on the sneakerhead black market. As reported by footwear...
News Evo 2024 Player Numbers Revealed, Street Fighter 6 Still Top, Tekken 8 Breaks Record in Second
Ready? Fight!
Evo is going to be a truly massive gathering this year, having set a new record for registered players. But what do the numbers look like when you break them down by game? The PlayStation-backed event has revealed the figures for each tournament, and we're looking at some of the biggest competitions in Evo history. Street Fighter 6...
News Tekken 8 Update 1.05's Massive Patch Notes Are Here, and It's a Game-Changer
Tekken it higher
Tekken 8 is now approaching its five-month anniversary, and it's about to receive its biggest update yet in terms of gameplay adjustment. The anticipated patch 1.05 is comically being referred to as '1.0' by some players, acknowledging the sheer number of changes — many of which are quite significant. Tekken 8's finally out of...
Random Tekken 8 Director Still Fixated on Waffle House, Wonders 'What Kind of Culture is This?'
Good Food Fast 2: Electric Boogaloo
Having had several months to ponder why legions of fans keep requesting the series add a Waffle House level, Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada still has questions regarding the American Southern Diner chain. Famous for the wild brawls and fisticuffs between staff and patrons that often go viral on social media,...
Random One-Button Tekken 8 Bot Attracts Thousands of Viewers as It Beats Real Players Online
Tekken the p*ss
Now this is the kind of crazy gaming scheme that we can get behind. Over the last few days, a Twitch channel called JimMashima (very good) has been attracting thousands of viewers to its Tekken 8 livestreams — but a real person isn't behind the action. Indeed, this is a bot with a singular purpose: to mash just one button and see...
News Tekken 8 Free Updates Add Photo Mode, New Story, and More as Lidia Returns
Tekken it to the next level
Bandai Namco has spiled the beans on what's next for Tekken 8. Throughout the rest of 2024, players can expect a bunch of free updates, and Lidia has been confirmed as the game's second DLC character. She arrives at some point this summer. Lidia debuted in Tekken 7 as one of its final DLC fighters. She was quite well...
In one-on-one situations, "you have to accept all the responsibility if you lose"
Outspoken Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada has made a bold claim that is unlikely to ruffle any feathers in the broader audience: younger gamers prefer team-based games because they can blame, at least partially, any losses on their teammates rather than having to...
Random Tekken 8 Director Responds to Legions of Fans Requesting Waffle House Level
Good Food Fast
In response to the high volume of requests for its inclusion, Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada has made perhaps the inadvisable decision to ask fans why they want a Waffle House level added to the game. For the uninitiated or the international, Waffle House is an American restaurant chain, with most of the company's 1,900 US stores...
News On Top of Character DLC and Microtransactions, Tekken 8 Is Now Getting a Premium Battle Pass
Tekken the p*ss
Months after its initial release, Bandai Namco seems hellbent on squeezing as much money as it possibly can from Tekken 8. Not only does the game have seasonal DLC passes — the first is set to offer four additional characters, starting with Eddy next week — but it recently added a microtransaction store, where you can exchange...
Previews
Preview Tekken 8 Could Be One of the Best Tekken Games Ever
Serious Heat
We were lucky enough to spend close to an entire day with Tekken 8 at a recent Bandai Namco press event — and we walked away from the experience thoroughly impressed. We've had high hopes for the long-running series' latest instalment for quite some time — especially since we're such big fans of Tekken 7 — but going hands-on with...
Preview Bandai Namco Is a Publisher Quietly on the Up
More like Funco, eh?
No one really talks about Bandai Namco, but the publisher’s doing a bang-up job. Last year it released Elden Ring, which not only proved a critical darling but also a break-out commercial hit. The action RPG ended up becoming a cultural touchstone for 2022, and it helped underline a really impressive run for the Pac-Man maker...
Preview Tekken 8's Hyper Aggressive Gameplay Has Glorious Potential
Feeling the Heat
We only got to play it for a weekend, but the Tekken 8 Closed Network Test has us drooling over the potential of Bandai Namco's heavy hitting fighter. This sequel has been a long time coming — it's easy to forget that Tekken 7, although still quite popular, is over six years old on PS4 — and at first glance, the eighth...
About The Game
Get ready for the next chapter in the legendary fighting game franchise, TEKKEN 8.
32 Fighters for a New Generation
Completely redesigned character visuals. Elaborate, highly-detailed models built from the ground and high-fidelity graphics break the limits of new-generation hardware by adding a new weight and atmosphere to TEKKEN’s signature battles. Vivid environments and destructible stages combine to create an overwhelming sense of immersion, creating the ultimate play experience.
New Game, New Rivalry
Fist Meets Fate in TEKKEN 8. Holding a record for the longest-running video game storyline, the TEKKEN series begins a new chapter as TEKKEN 8 continues the tragic saga of the Mishima and Kazama bloodlines, and their world-shaking father-and-son grudge matches starting from 6 months after the closure of the last match. The story of Jin Kazama's growth and determination marks a new chapter in the timeless saga.
Thrilling over-the-top battles embodying Aggressiveness & Destruction
The new battle system, Heat, dials up the aggressive nature of battles, while maintaining the play feel and tactics unique to the TEKKEN series. The intensity of battles is greatly enhanced by the destructable stages. Unleashing super move-like Rage Arts is sure to enthrall both players and spectators alike. All of these hard-hitting mechanics come together to make TEKKEN 8 the most exciting installment in the series to date!
Enjoy your Tekken life!
In the new single-player mode Arcade Quest, craft your own unique avatar and embark on your new TEKKEN life. Battle your way through a variety of rivals across multiple arcades as the story unfolds, all while mastering the basics and practical skills in TEKKEN 8. Unlock a variety of customization items for characters and avatars as you progress.
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