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Tekken 8 Fighting Game Reveals New, Returning Characters

posted on by Joanna Cayanan
New character Azucena, returning character Raven revealed at EVO 2023 event

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Azucena, an all-new character, is a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter from Peru.

Returning from Tekken 6, Raven is a secret intelligence agent specializing in ninjutsu.

The game began closed network testing for Steam on July 28. Closed network tests will include cross-play. The game will also be available to play at select events worldwide. The game was available to play during the EVO 2023 event from August 4 to 6.

The game is under development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco Entertainment has not yet announced a release date. Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, Nina Williams, Jun Kazama, Paul Phoenix, Marshall Law, King, Lars Alexandersson, Jack-8, Ling Xiaoyu, Asuka Kazama, Leroy Smith, Lili, and Hwoarang will all be playable characters.

Tekken 7 launched for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC via Steam in June 2017. The Netflix in August 2022.

Sources: Official U.S. PlayStation YouTube channel (link 2)



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