Bandai Namco’s Special Event Promises the Final Character Reveal for Tekken 8, Building Anticipation for the Upcoming Fighting Game
Bandai Namco is gearing up for a special event on November 12, which is sure to set the hearts of Tekken 8 fans racing. The event will host a comprehensive showcase, unveiling the last character to join Tekken 8’s diverse roster. With over 30 fighters, combining both series veterans and newcomers, this final addition will bring the base game’s roster to a formidable 32 fighters. The event will also feature esteemed guests, including the game’s producer, Katsuhiro Harada.
Throughout the year, the roster for Tekken 8 has been unveiled, introducing several beloved characters like Jin Kazama and Ling Xiaoyu, alongside newcomers like Azucena Milagros. The latest addition, Victor Chevalier, a stylish French fighter with a penchant for weaponry, brings a distinctive flair similar to Tekken 7’s DLC guest character, Noctis from Final Fantasy 15. The anticipation for this fighting game has reached a crescendo, and this event is one of the final opportunities for fans to catch a glimpse of Tekken 8 before its official launch in late January.
What to Expect on November 12:
The event announcement originated from Bandai Namco’s official Twitter account and is in collaboration with the premier competitive fighting game tournament, EVO. Scheduled for November 12 at PM PDT, the event will be streamed live on EVO’s official Twitch channel. The Tekken 8 showcase will also include a special match featuring all of Tekken 7’s EVO champion players, offering fans an early look at the game being played at a high level. The main highlight of the event will be the highly-anticipated reveal of Tekken 8’s final character.
All Confirmed Tekken 8 Characters:
- Alisa Bosconovich
- Asuka Kazama
- Azucena Ortiz
- Bryan Fury
- Claudio Serafino
- Devil Jin
- Feng Wei
- Hwoarang
- Jack-8
- Jin Kazama
- Jun Kazama
- Kazuya Mishima
- King
- Kuma
- Lars Alexandersson
- Lee Chaolan
- Leo Kliesen
- Leroy Smith
- Lili
- Ling Xiaoyu
- Marshall Law
- Nina Williams
- Panda
- Paul Phoenix
- Raven
- Sergei Dragunov
- Shaheen
- Steve Fox
- Victor Chevalier
- Yoshimitsu
- Zafina
Tekken 8’s roster had been previously leaked over the summer, accurately predicting the final roster size of 32 fighters. A comparison between the leaked roster and the officially revealed characters suggests that the last fighter is likely to be a newcomer named Reina. The leaks hinted at Reina being the secret daughter of Heihachi Mishima, a pivotal figure in the complex Tekken family, making her the sister of Kazuya Mishima and, consequently, Jin Kazama’s aunt. With her potential entry, the game appears poised to intensify the long-standing family feud, setting up an epic father-versus-son battle between Kazuya and Jin. While these details are compelling, fans are advised to take this information with a grain of salt until Bandai Namco’s upcoming event, which is now just over a week away.
