Our TEKKEN 8 game hub collects the essentials; here is everything confirmed so far.
What is TEKKEN 8?
TEKKEN 8 is a 3D fighting game and the latest entry in the TEKKEN series. It features a roster of more than 32 characters, a single-player story mode, character customisation, arcade challenges, and online battles including Ranked Match.
Release date and platforms
TEKKEN 8 was released on 25 January 2024 for Xbox Series X|S, according to the official Xbox Store listing. It is optimised for Xbox Series X|S. The store’s Play with list names Xbox Series X|S only.
Is it on Game Pass?
It is not listed in the Xbox Game Pass catalogue or the Game Pass coming-soon list, and no day-one subscription release has been announced.
Gameplay
Fights introduce Heat as a new battle system, alongside Rage Arts, powerful ultimate moves used to recover from difficult situations. Special Style is a control option that lets players perform combos with a simple button input. Ghost opponents use AI to learn a player’s fighting style, and battle replays can be reviewed for tips and new tactics. The Xbox Store lists single-player, local multiplayer for two players, and online multiplayer for two to 16 players, with 47 Xbox achievements worth 1,000 Gamerscore.
Editions
The Xbox Store lists the standard game alongside Advanced Edition, Season 2 Deluxe Edition and Season 2 Ultimate Edition, and warns buyers to be careful of duplicate purchases. A Season 3 Pass is also listed as add-on content. The UK rating is PEGI 16 for violence, with in-game purchases.
Who is making it?
It is developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Source: Xbox Store UK.
