Git Reddy Fur…

Whereas we don’t have an actual launch date for Bandai Namco’s flashy-looking scrapper Tekken 8, (with the great cash pointing to spring 2024), that hasn’t stopped the writer from throwing the levers on the hype engine, having already launched over 10 dynamic character trailers, spotlighting the heroes and villains who’re getting in gear for the subsequent King of Iron Fist Match.

Since its inception approach again in 1994, the Tekken universe has grown at an alarming fee, with someplace within the area of 90 characters — do you have to select to incorporate all Jacks, all descendants, and visitor stars. As such, there may be fairly the roster to select from when placing collectively every new sequel, and whereas Tekken 8 is already filling up the ranks with fan favorites equivalent to Ling Xiayou, Asuka Kazama, Lili Rochefort, King, and Leroy Smith, there are nonetheless many acquainted faces, outdated and new, unaccounted for.

My most important squeeze, Lili, has already made the minimize, and he or she’s frankly the one Tekken character I’ve any actual diploma of competency with. However that doesn’t imply I wouldn’t additionally wish to see characters equivalent to Grasp Raven, Lidia Sobieska, and Anna Williams (think about these fashions in Unreal 5) be a part of the celebration. And, after all, there’s all the time room for one of many franchise’s most interesting creations, The Absolute Menace, Fortunate Chloe.

However let’s hear from you in our beloved group, who’re you eagerly hoping will step again into the ring, the lab, and the bowling alley this time round? Are you ready on a traditional equivalent to Julia Chang or Lei WuLong, an oddity equivalent to Mokujin or Dr. Boskonovitch, and even one of many latter-day stars equivalent to Katarina Alves or Fahkumram? Whoever you wanna see, inform us all about it!

Tekken 8 is presently in improvement for PS5, PC, and Xbox Collection X. It’s tentatively anticipated to launch late in 2023 or early 2024.