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Tekken 8 Announces Return of Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr.

Prepare for an electrifying Tekken 8 Season 3 in March 2026, featuring four new characters, balance adjustments, early access to all planned content with the Season 3 Pass, and a thrilling global tournament kick-off starting at Evo Japan.

Ahmed Hassan · 2 min read

Tekken 8 Season 3 Launches with Kunimitsu, Bob, Roger Jr., and a Mystery Fighter on March 26

Bandai Namco has announced that Season 3 of Tekken 8 will launch on March 26, introducing three returning characters—Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr.—along with a fourth mystery fighter. The announcement coincided with Drx Lowhigh's victory at the Tekken World Tour Finals 2025. Season 3 is set to shake things up with significant gameplay adjustments and a complete ranking reset! Players can purchase the Season 3 Pass starting February 10, 2026, to gain early access to all four characters, a new arena, and an exclusive outfit pack. Kunimitsu will be the first character released this autumn. Bandai Namco announced the Tekken World Tour 2026 after the Tekken World Tour Finals 2025, which will begin in May 2026 at Evo Japan and conclude with the Master Final event at Thaiger Uppercut 2026. Evo Japan, Las Vegas, and Nice will be Master events, with more Master events to be announced throughout the year. Tekken 8, developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. Additional details about the game can be found on the official Bandai Namco site.

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Game info

Official Name
Tekken 8
Brief Summary
Tekken 8 is the eighth canon release and tenth overall entry in the Tekken series. The game's story features 32 former and new characters, each with their own narrative that contributes to the overall story. Tekken 8 features upgraded fighting elements and systems from its predecessor, it also introduces brand-new mechanics such as the "Heat" system and "Tornado" hits. Arcade Quest was another addition to their online mode which includes tournaments, arcade features, customizable avatars and specialized currency that is featured throughout the game.
Platforms
PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S
Released
January 26, 2024
Genre
Fighting
Play Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Content Rating
T
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English, Korean
Developer
Bandai Namco Studios
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Ratings
83/100 (116 reviews)

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