Tekken 8 is simply across the nook, and Bandai Namco launched a glimpse of Leo’s superb combos and eccentric character in a trailer Wednesday. Their trendy crimson and white jacket shines as they showcase their spectacular new counter.

The German fighter Leo Kliesen is again in Tekken 8 with their Baji Quan preventing type. With their hatred of the principle antagonist Kazuya Michima, it is smart in the event that they make an look within the story mode. With the codename “Seeker of Fact,” they’d possible be a part of the battle to search out out extra about their murdered mom and lacking father.

We didn’t get many particulars in Tekken 7 as they have been sidetracked by a love-stricken Yoshimitsu, however in Tekken 6, we realized that their mom labored for the Mishima Zaibatsu and G Company.

Leo is wanting sharp

Not a lot appears to have modified with Leo’s moveset, aside from the beforehand talked about counter. They’ll nonetheless stomp their foes’ toes and have an elaborate combo arrange with their punches and kicks. It’s been just a few years since I’ve stepped into the footwear of Leo however one new transfer appears to be an impactful swirling kick within the air, which is proven within the trailer.

Additionally they has a brand new grappling hook that’s used for Leo’s Rage Artwork. Maybe this will likely be utilized in combos too, however we haven’t seen it applied but.

The trailer additionally exhibits their cute carefree character as they’re stunned by the Espresso Queen’s title. They stagger again like an anime character as proven within the screenshot above.

We’ll be capable of play because the German blonde Leo when Tekken 8 releases on January 26, just some months away. They’ll be preventing in opposition to many combatants, like the primary French fighter in Tekken Victor Chevalier and a mysterious Heihachi-like character named Reina, and the remainder of the wholesome launch roster for the brand new Tekken.