As you may already know, TEKKEN 8 will be out in a few weeks now.
To prepare you for your next battle, here is the major info for you to be up to date for the release day: January 26th, 2024!
What to expect from TEKKEN 8?
1. Simultaneous worldwide release
- TEKKEN 8 is the first numbered title to be released simultaneously worldwide even without having undergone arcade version.
2. Extensive single player mode
- TEKKEN8 features an extensive single player mode such as story mode, Arcade quest, etc,.. Through this single player mode, players will be able to learn and improve their skills in the unique gameplay of the Tekken series.
3. A milestone in 3D fighting games
- With high-quality graphics and music that make the most of current-generation hardware, thrilling and exciting presentation, numerous unique characters and deep gameplay, Tekken 8 will be a masterpiece for both casual action game players and skilled fighting gamers alike.
Concept
Full Power × Destruction
“Completely Exhilarating”
2 main pillars to cover this concept:
- Photoreal: Photorealistic look and over the top destruction combine for a thrilling experience
- Online Experience: Create a place where people can congregate for a shared passion
Closed Beta Test
The Closed Beta Test was conducted from October 20th to October 23rd on PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and contained 19 playables characters and 6 different stages.
Among the different modes available in TEKKEN 8, players were able to find:
- TEKKEN Fight Lounge
- Ranked Match
- Quick Match
- Battle Tutorial
- Community
- Options
Recommended specs of PC
Strongly recommend playing with a PC meeting recommended specs.
Please read details, especially if you intend to play TEKKEN 8 on a gaming PC that has been playing TEKKEN 7.
PC Minimum Specs
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PC Recommended Specs
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OS Version: Windows 10 64 bit |
OS Version: Windows 10 64 bit |
PC Minimum Specs - 4K
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PC Recommended Specs - 4K
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OS Version: Windows 10 64 bit
Game setting (Graphic settings):
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OS Version: Windows 10 64 bit
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CBT VS Final Product
Some of you might wonder what are the differences between the CBT Version and the Final Version of the game are, so we listed the key elements for you to have a clearer vision of what to expect.
TEKKEN Fight Lounge
Closed Beta Test Version
Battle Area
- Ranked Match, Quick Match, Group Match
Customization Shop
- Avatar Customization, Player Customization
Final Product Version
Battle Area
- Unlimited Ranked Match functionality
- Improved Group Match UI
Customization Shop
- Adding Character Customization
Beach Area
- TEKKEN Ball
TEKKEN Dojo
- With Practice
Ranked Match
Final Product Version
Rules
- Best-of-3 system, eliminating infinite rematch system.
Ranks
- A total of 30 ranks (37 ranks in “TEKKEN 7")
- Including completely new rank sections and revived ranks from past titles.
- Dan ranks are not lowered even if the player loses up to yellow rank.
Additional features
- Practice functions can be used while match making
- Registered friends/competitors are displayed on the Dan rank gauge
Group Match
Closed Beta Test Version
It was difficult to understand which arcade cabinets belongs to which group match.
Final Product Version
Grouping of matches gets to be easier to understand.
Super Ghost Battle
Closed Beta Test Version
Can play against other players' AI ghosts in the lounge.
Final Product Version
- Additionally, you can download other players' AI ghost data from the lounge and leaderboards to play against them.
- You can play against various AI ghost data, including yourself and developers.
Tips: Recommendations of the AI Ghost battle usage.
- Even if you have hesitation to play against other players, you can enjoy battles with ghosts feeling like playing against real player, as many times as you want.
- Ghosts can be created for all characters, so you can countermeasure a specific character.
- Ghosts learn every player's moves, so you can take countermeasures against a specific player.
Replays Feature
Matches in multiple modes could be recorded.
Online matches
- Ranked Match
- Quick Match
- Group Match
- Player Match
Offline matches
- Arcade Quest
- Super Ghost Battle
- Versus (CPU vs. CPU is not eligible)
Tekken 8 Roster
TEKKEN™8 is coming on January 26, 2024, to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®.
For more information about TEKKEN™8, check the latest news!