At present, through the Tekken World Tour 2023 international finals, Bandai Namco introduced the primary DLC character for Tekken 8.
Gamers will get the prospect to play returning character Eddy Gordo when he launches within the spring of 2024.
We additionally get a roadmap for the primary season of the sport, which is able to span 4 character DLCs.
Following Eddy Gordo, we’ll have yet one more new or returning character per quarter, one in the summertime, one within the fall, and one within the winter.
It is humorous that it is referred to as Season 1 contemplating that it is truly 4 seasons, however I digress.
We truly do not but get to see a lot of Eddy, because the trailer focuses totally on the opening cutscene showcasing the entire solid, and Eddy solely will get to the very finish by exhibiting a few of his Capoeira animations.
You may watch the trailer under and catch a glimpse of the sport’s story alongside an in depth take a look at its characters.
As a bonus, we additionally get one other trailer exhibiting off the gameplay of Zafina.
This isn’t a brand new announcement as her presence within the sport was revealed in October, however this time we get to have a look in-depth take a look at her gameplay within the new sport.
Tekken 8 is coming for PC, PS5, and Xbox Collection X|S on January 26. We’re lower than two weeks earlier than gamers can sink their tooth on this new preventing sport, which seems to be very meaty.
When you’re not acquainted with Tekken 8 and wish to be taught extra, you possibly can learn our newest devoted preview and an interview with the builders sharing various fascinating particulars.
Since that is the eighth mainline sport of the collection, you too can watch an fascinating (and pretty entertaining) video wherein Succession star Brian Cox recaps the story to this point.