Gamescom highlight: Tekken 8 with new trailer and release date - pre-order now

When it is released on 26 January 2024, Tekken 8 will delight us with a huge visual leap - based on the Unreal Engine 5. A Hi-Tekken, so to speak. Here you can see the new trailer from Gamescom 2023.

Completely new graphics for more realism, 32 male and female fighters shine in dynamic light and shadow effects in a new, contemporary look - the time for games with Unreal Engine 5 foundations has definitely come. Although: Tekken 8 still needs a few months in training camp. Because Bandai Namco announced at yesterday's ONL of Gamescom 2023 a release of Tekken 8 on 26 January 2024.

The Gamescom trailer not only provides visual impressions with real gameplay graphics, but also tangible facts. For example, Tekken 8 will feature a new game mode, the "Arcade Quest", in which the aim is to upgrade self-created characters in various missions. Among other things, this is also done with new clothes, for a bit of showing off in public rooms and fights.

This is what Tekken 8 is about

The story of Tekken 8 picks up from the end of Tekken 7, in which Heihachi Mishima was defeated. The focus is now on the battle between father and son: Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima. The two are the bearers of the devil gene, which gives them superhuman strength but also fuels their hatred. Their duel will even reduce parts of the city to rubble.

Tekken 8 will also bring back some familiar characters from the series, such as Paul Phoenix, Marshall Law, King, Lars Alexandersson and Jack-8. In addition, Jun Kazama, Jin's mother and Kazuya's former lover, will be playable again after more than 25 years.

Buy Tekken 8 - on Gamesplanet with pre-order bonus

Pre-order one of the three editions of Tekken 8 now on Gamesplanet and secure these bonus contents for Tekken 8:

• Avatar Costume: Paul Phoenix Set

A set of 5 items that allows you to become Paul Phoenix.