Tekken 8

26.01.2024
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Genre: Fighting
Tekken 8 is a 3D fighting game and the eighth main installment in the Tekken series, notable for being the first entry to debut on home consoles rather than in arcades. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game introduces the "Heat" system, which rewards aggressive play by granting enhanced moves and chip damage while in an activated state, and replaces the prior "Screw" mechanic with "Tornado" hits. The game features crossplay across PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. Additional modes include Arcade Quest, an online lobby with customizable avatars and tournament play, and a cinematic story mode. It is the final Tekken game involving longtime series director Katsuhiro Harada before his departure from Bandai Namco.
Six months after the defeat of Heihachi Mishima, Jin Kazama and the rebel army Yggdrasil launch an operation against his father, Kazuya Mishima, in New York City. The mission fails when Jin loses control of his Devil Gene powers, and Kazuya openly reveals his devil form to the world. Seizing the moment, Kazuya announces a new King of Iron Fist Tournament in which nations must compete or face annihilation. Jin, recovering from his injuries and unable to reliably access his powers, enters the tournament qualifiers in Japan, where he encounters Reina, a mysterious student whose fighting style resembles that of his late grandfather. As Kazuya's true agenda begins to unfold and ancient forces connected to the Devil Gene stir beneath the surface, Jin must confront both his father and the darkness within himself.

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01.12.2025

Miary Zo embodies the vessel of the Silver Fighting God, a divine presence rooted in Madagascan legend. Her unique combat style draws from Morengy, a traditional Madagascan martial art, alongside other African influences and animal-inspired movements learned from the creatures she grew up observing. Accompanied by Vanilla and Cacao, two ring-tailed lemurs said to be messengers of the Silver Fighting God, Miary Zo channels joyful and lighthearted energy, treating every rival as a “battle friend forever.”

24.08.2026

Speed & Weight - Perfect Body Bob is joining the fight!

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10.07.2025

Thunderous Roar Garuda The undefeated Muay Thai champion is joining the fight! While his wife and daughter are held hostage, Fahkumram remains under the control of the Thai military. With the belief that he will one day reclaim his sole purpose for living, Fahkumram has been sent to the battlefield in a military breaching vehicle.

03.10.2024

Heihachi Mishima is the third DLC character for Tekken 8 planned for release in Autumn 2024 alongside a free story update for the game that includes his return to the narrative and reveals his place in the ongoing events.

04.04.2024

Capoeira master Eddy Gordo joins the tournament! Having survived a life-or-death crisis, Eddy stands up again and vows to save the world from Kazuya.

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19.12.2024

Clive Rosfield, the first prince of the Grand Duchy of Rosaria, from FINAL FANTASY XVI joins the tournament! Experience thrilling swordplay and precision coordinated attacks with Clive's loyal hound, Torgal. Wield powerful and dynamic Eikonic abilities and temporarily transform into the mighty Ifrit. Use your power as the Dominant of Fire to emerge victorious. Content: - Clive Rosfield as a playable character

25.07.2024

Warrior Prime Minister Lidia Sobieska joins the tournament! Lidia is not only a world-class karate champion, but also one of the political world's most passionate foodies. Osu! Lidia will show you what she can do in TEKKEN 8 for the people of Poland.

30.09.2024

Genmaji Temple, where mysterious ascetic monks train themselves in blood-soaked drills in a secluded area deep in the mountains, is now available! The scenery changes depending on the time of day. The daytime atmosphere is solemn, the evening is filled with dancing autumn leaves, and the night is filled with falling snow.

16.10.2025

The heel wrestler Armor King is joining the fight! Revenge beckons Armor King to take down his archenemy - the man who killed his brother. Enter King, who is determined to end his bloodthirsty vengeance and challenge the dark wrestler. Armor King breaks the seal on a forbidden move which his brother had passed onto him in secret. "I'll tear down the champion by any means necessary. It's all fair in my world. This... is the life of evil. And I live it to the fullest!"

01.12.2025

Explore Madagascar's majestic nature with the new stage, BAOBAB HORIZON! Experience a world teeming with luscious flora and fauna, dotted with baobob trees and ring-tailed lemurs. Rays of midday sunlight illuminate a magnificent landscape, while the evening ushers in a magical world tinged by twilight. Soak in the stage's unique atmosphere which differs between day and night cycles as you play.

07.07.2025

Celebrate Pac-Man's 45th anniversary with the new stage Pac-Pixels! Enjoy a blast from the past with upbeat, 8-bit style background music and Pac-Man-inspired visuals. Utilize Floor Breaks and Floor Blasts to turn up the heat in battle!

16.12.2024

A signature location from the FINAL FANTASY series, PHOENIX GATE is the site of tragic events that greatly alter the destiny of Clive Rosfield.

01.06.2026

While posing undercover as a student at Mishima Polytechnical School, Kunimitsu digs for information on the Mishima Zaibatsu and establishes a precious alliance with Reina. After decoding an ancient document, Kunimitsu's path leads her to obtain Kuatatou, nine cursed blades that contain evil spirits. To steal the Cursed Blade from her mother's sworn enemy, Yoshimitsu, Kunimitsu throws herself into the fray, equipped with new, powerful techniques.

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Tekken (last 3 games)

26.01.2024

Tekken 8 is a 3D fighting game and the eighth main installment in the Tekken series, notable for being the first entry to debut on home consoles rather than in arcades. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game introduces the "Heat" system, which rewards aggressive play by granting enhanced moves and chip damage while in an activated state, and replaces the prior "Screw" mechanic with "Tornado" hits. The game features crossplay across PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. Additional modes include Arcade Quest, an online lobby with customizable avatars and tournament play, and a cinematic story mode. It is the final Tekken game involving longtime series director Katsuhiro Harada before his departure from Bandai Namco.

23.05.2022

A port of Tekken 2, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. The game was originally released on PlayStation and added more content to the original arcade game, such as new characters and additional game modes.

28.02.2019

Julia Chang, top spokeswoman for her great reforestation program, has joined the fray! Dazzle and overwhelm your opponents with her powerful fighting style based on Xin Yi Liu He Quan and Baji Quan!

Part of franchise:
Tekken (last 3 games)

26.01.2024

Tekken 8 is a 3D fighting game and the eighth main installment in the Tekken series, notable for being the first entry to debut on home consoles rather than in arcades. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game introduces the "Heat" system, which rewards aggressive play by granting enhanced moves and chip damage while in an activated state, and replaces the prior "Screw" mechanic with "Tornado" hits. The game features crossplay across PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. Additional modes include Arcade Quest, an online lobby with customizable avatars and tournament play, and a cinematic story mode. It is the final Tekken game involving longtime series director Katsuhiro Harada before his departure from Bandai Namco.

23.05.2022

A port of Tekken 2, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. The game was originally released on PlayStation and added more content to the original arcade game, such as new characters and additional game modes.

29.06.2021

From the Tekken series, Kazuya Mishima brings his demonic DNA into the fray as a DLC fighter in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game. Kazuya’s fighting style captures the distinct style of the Tekken series as he gets up close and personal with heavy strikes and incredible comeback power. His specials tap into his Devil Gene with moves like the beam-shooting Devil Blaster and high-flying Devil Wings. The son of Tekken icon Heihachi Mishima, Kazuya has a chip on his shoulder and destructive power. What makes Kazuya Mishima unique in this game are his standard attacks—rather than 4 directional standard attacks, he has 8. This addition of diagonal inputs mimics his abilities in the Tekken games and make him an unpredictable fighter with a lot of combo options. The stage added with this fighter is the Mishima Dojo, which starts out with all four directions closed off. A strong launch or direct attack can shatter the walls and ceilings, allowing for opponents to get KO’d.

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20.03.1997

Tekken 3 is the third installment in the Tekken series. It maintains the same core fighting system as its predecessors but brings many improvements, such as significantly more detailed graphics and animations, fifteen new characters added to the game's roster, more modern music and faster gameplay.

09.12.1994

Tekken is a fighting game and the first entry in what would become the Tekken series and franchise. It was one of the earliest 3D-animated fighting games, incorporating many of the concepts from Sega's Virtua Fighter. Unlike traditional fighting games that require inputting commands as rapidly and accurately as possible, Tekken slows the action down by emphasizing rhythm, strategy, and deception over speed.

01.08.2001

Tekken 4 marks the return of Namco's premier fighting franchise, Tekken. This version features enhanced graphics, gameplay mechanics, and fearsome fighters. Newcomers engage old favorites in interactive, multileveled arenas. The addition of walls, terrain effects, position changes, and enhanced sidestepping will force you to adjust your fighting strategy. Expanded game modes such as Training, Team Battle and the new Tekken Force provide the player with a deeper gameplay experience.

29.07.2008

"Swords will be honed and weapons optimized as the world renowned weapon-based fighting series Soulcalibur unveils a fourth installment. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV strives to be the definitive fighting game experience. The unrelenting pursuit of two legendary swords continues as Soulcalibur IV re-introduces classic warriors from the series as well as debuting new characters bringing new conflict and intrigue. Soulcalibur IV propels the fighting genre into the next-gen era with visually realistic environments, interactive stages, enhanced AI, and a new battle system." Exclusive to the Xbox 360 version is Yoda from Star Wars, who’s inclusion was meant to represent the colours of the Xbox Logo.

26.11.2007

Tekken 6 is a fighting game developed and published by Bandai Namco Games. It is the seventh main installment in the Tekken franchise. It was released in Japanese arcades on November 26, 2007 as the first game running on the PlayStation 3-based System 357 arcade board. The game received an update, subtitled Bloodline Rebellion, a year later.

07.11.2022

Worlds will collide in Sonic the Hedgehog’s newest adventure. An experience like never before, accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high velocity open-zone freedom. Battle powerful enemies as you speed through the Starfall Islands - landscapes brimming with dense forests, overflowing waterfalls, sizzling deserts and more!

04.02.2016

Experience the exhilarating full-adventure Naruto Shippuden and follow Naruto Uzumaki on all his fights. With more than 12 million Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja STORM games sold worldwide, this series established itself among the pinnacle of Anime & Manga adaptations on videogames! As every good story comes to an end Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is going to be the ultimate STORM game! For the first time ever, a Naruto/Naruto Shippuden game will take advantage of the graphics power of the new generation of consoles.

19.04.2011

Mortal Kombat is a 2011 fighting game developed by NetherRealm Studios. It is the ninth main installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise and a soft reboot of the series. Although beginning during the events of Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, the plot retroactively revisits the earliest period in the Mortal Kombat series: the events of the first three games. The storyline follows Raiden, the divine protector of Earth, as he attempts to change the outcome of the Armageddon events by contacting his past self.

20.07.2006

Virtua Fighter 5 features an all-star cast of 17 fighters, including characters from the previous iterations along with two new characters named El Blaze and Eileen. The game delivers fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping action as players head into battle, taking on a host of popular characters. Players not only achieve victory by defeating highly-skilled opponents, but also by competing for prizes which earn them in-game money allowing them to buy many items at in-game shop. These items allow players to customize their ultimate warrior and become the top Virtua Fighter.

21.06.1995

Tekken 2 is the second game in the Tekken series, it made various improvements over its predecessor in terms of graphics and features. All the characters from Tekken returned and eight new characters were added to the character roster along with new moves and combos.