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“The Dark Awakens” as the fiery Mishima-Kazama family feud now threatens to engulf the world in flames. Players will battle for personal glory – and the fate of humanity – in TEKKEN 8. The long-awaited sequel is bringing the franchise to new-gen with a thrilling new storyline and all the fighting game action players have come to expect in TEKKEN, with heart-pounding battles featuring all-new gameplay modes, completely remodeled characters, destructible environments, and a new “Aggressive” battle system that keeps the pace of combat at a high level.

With less than one week to go before the launch of TEKKEN 8, get a glimpse of the next chapter in the legendary fighting game in the official launch trailer from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Check out the TEKKEN 8 launch here and other trailers below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MM4clV2qjE 

Bandai Namco recently unveiled several new TEKKEN 8 trailers at the TEKKEN World Tour Finals . Here’s a quick rundown of everything unveiled:

  • TEKKEN 8 Opening Movie – “Fist Meets Fate” in the TEKKEN 8 storyline, and the Opening Movie sets up this next chapter in the Mishima-Kazama feud, which now threatens all of humanity. See the epic trailer featuring numerous fan-favorite characters and unveiling the  first DLC character Eddy Gordo, who will be joining the roster this spring.
  • Lee Character Trailer – The adopted son of Heihachi Mishima, Lee Chaolon now manages the global humanoid manufacturer, Violet Systems. Lee has invested in a next-gen battle suit perfect for close-range combat that will act as a trump card against the enemy’s impenetrable armor.  
  • Alisa Character Trailer – Alisa is an android created by Doctor Bosconovitch with the sole purpose of protecting Jin Kazama. As part of the rebel army, she chooses to fight alongside Lars Alexandersson with her head turning Thruster-Based High-Mobility fighting style.
  • Zafina Character Trailer – Zafina is a warrior born into a family of exorcists using her spiritual abilities to earn a living as an astrologist. However, the clash between Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima resurrected Azazel, the devil that was sealed by Zafina’s family for generations. To prevent Azazel from being resurrected again, she sealed his indestructible spirit in her left arm which enhances her Ancient Assassination Arts fighting style.