Bandai Namco has introduced Heihachi Mishima as the following DLC character for Tekken 8 and revealed that, for the primary time within the collection’ historical past, a brand new chapter within the story mode will likely be added to the sport. The additional story content material will delve deeper into the continuing feud between the Mishima and Kazama households.
The announcement was made throughout Evo 2024, at which Tekken 8 was a significant attraction for gamers desirous to compete in high-level battles and viewers who need to see the very best of the very best duke it out within the preventing recreation. Heihachi is a fan-favorite character and one of many predominant antagonists of the Tekken collection. His arrival follows Eddy Gordo, a DLC character that’s already accessible, and Lidia Sobieska, who will likely be accessible broadly from July 25. Heihachi is predicted to be accessible in Fall 2024.
The story growth, which builds on the continuing ‘The Darkish Awakens’ storyline, will likely be free, however writer Bandai Namco has not but confirmed when will probably be accessible.
The opposite notable Tekken-related announcement is a collaboration with Nike, which incorporates in-game gear and the Nike Air Foamposite One Kazuya Mishima sneakers. A trailer that debuted through the Tekken finals at Evo 2024 showcased quite a lot of the sport’s characters sporting Nike sneakers and the enduring branding built-in into the phases.
The sneakers, in the meantime, received a shock drop and have been accessible to buy to Evo attendees by way of the SNKRS app. Bandai Namco indicated it could present additional particulars on the Nike x Tekken collaboration sooner or later.
Evo 2024 in Las Vegas formally turned the biggest in its historical past, in addition to the biggest aggressive match in esports historical past. Over 10,224 gamers throughout 63 international locations signed up for a minimum of certainly one of Evo’s eight huge tournaments and, alongside Tekken 8, Road Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, Responsible Gear Try, and King of Fighters XV have been a number of different huge attracts. The throwback recreation for 2024 was Road Fighter III: Third Strike.