Tekken 8: A New Chapter in the Cult Series
A new video has appeared on the Bandai Namco Entertainment YouTube channel revealing that in the upcoming game Tekken 8, players will be able to play as Devil Jin.
Tekken 8 continues the story that takes place nearly six years after the events depicted in Tekken 7. Holding the Guinness World Record, Tekken is considered to be a video game series with the longest narrative thread.
The release of Tekken 8 is set for January 26. The game will feature 32 characters available right from the start.
Currently in development, Tekken 8 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Steam platform. Players will have access to characters such as Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, Nina Williams, Jun Kazama, Paul Phoenix, Marshall Law, King, Lars Alexandersson, Jack-8, Ling Xiaoyu, Asuka Kazama, Leroy Smith, Lili, Hwoarang, Bryan, Azucena, Claudio, Raven, Devil Jin, Lee Chaolan, Alisa Bosconovitch, Victor Chevalier, Reina, Leo, Steve, Dragunov, Feng, Yoshimitsu, Shaheen, Kuma, Panda, Zafina, and once again, Lee Chaolan.
The game will also include downloadable characters (DLC), starting with Eddy.
Tekken 7 was released in June 2017 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via the Steam platform. The anime series Tekken: Bloodline, which tells the story of Tekken 3, premiered on Netflix in August 2022.
FAQ Section
1. Which characters will be available in Tekken 8?
Answer: In Tekken 8, players will be able to play as 32 characters, including Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, Nina Williams, Jun Kazama, Paul Phoenix, Marshall Law, King, Lars Alexandersson, Jack-8, Ling Xiaoyu, Asuka Kazama, Leroy Smith, Lili, Hwoarang, Bryan, Azucena, Claudio, Raven, Devil Jin, Lee Chaolan, Alisa Bosconovitch, Victor Chevalier, Reina, Leo, Steve, Dragunov, Feng, Yoshimitsu, Shaheen, Kuma, Panda, Zafina, and again, Lee Chaolan.
2. When will Tekken 8 be released?
Answer: The release of Tekken 8 is set for January 26.
3. On which platforms will Tekken 8 be available?
Answer: Tekken 8 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Steam platform.
4. Will Tekken 8 include downloadable characters (DLC)?
Answer: Yes, the game will include downloadable characters (DLC), starting with Eddy.
Definitions
Tekken – a video game series
Narrative thread – a series of events or story unfolding in the game
Steam platform – a digital distribution platform for computer games
Proposed Related Links
– [Official Bandai Namco Entertainment Website](https://bandainamcoent.com)
The source of the article is from the blog japan-pc.jp