Tekken 8 is approaching its first anniversary, and Bandai Namco Entertainment is preparing for it, including the start of Season 2 of the fighting game scheduled for spring 2025. Additionally, the final DLC character from Season 1 will be revealed during The Game Awards on December 12th, and the TEKKEN World Tour will resume in 2025. Recently, at the TEKKEN World Tour 2024 event held this past Sunday in Tokyo (where VARREL | Rangchu was crowned champion after defeating Falcons | Atif Butt in a fierce battle), details about upcoming events were announced for the next few months.
The first new feature is an update to Photo Mode, which returns with a more playful twist, offering enhancements such as the ability to modify facial expressions, hand positions, add sweat effects to characters’ faces, and incorporate particle effects throughout scenes. Tekken 8 will also introduce additional customization options for players to enjoy in the menus, while the community will be able to download fan-art created by enthusiasts directly within the game starting next spring. During this period, new techniques, attacks, and movements will be added for each character, with a continued focus on maintaining the competitive integrity of the game. Expect significant updates ahead.
For all you Tekken 8 enthusiasts out there, make sure to check out the exciting news about Feng’s inclusion in the game’s launch roster and the upcoming closed beta testing period. Carlos Mendoza delves into the details of this new character and his role in the evolving Tekken universe over at our latest post dated September 20th (Tekken 8: Feng to be Included, New Closed Beta as Well). While we eagerly await the upcoming events and updates for Tekken 8, it’s worth revisiting why we’re all here in the first place. Sophie Laurent’s insightful piece from August 22nd delves into the strategic postponement of Tekken 8 to January 26, 2024, providing a fresh look at what this delay means for the game’s future and its competitive landscape Tekken 8: Will Have to Wait Until 2024 to Play, Avatars Like Mii. Exciting news for Tekken 8 fans: Sophie Laurent recently dug into the details of EVO 2023, where Bandai Namco revealed two new fighters set to join the roster—Raven and Azucena bring fresh dynamics with their unique backgrounds and gameplay styles. From the familiar ninja Raven to the Peruvian coffee enthusiast Azucena, these characters promise to inject new excitement into the competitive scene (this insightful piece). Don’t miss your chance to get hands-on with Feng before the official release and stay tuned for more updates on Tekken 8 as it continues to evolve!
