Bandai Namco has introduced Heihachi Mishima as the following DLC character for Tekken 8 and revealed that, for the primary time within the sequence’ historical past, a brand new chapter within the story mode will probably be added to the sport. The additional story content material will delve deeper into the continued 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 wish to see the perfect of the perfect duke it out within the combating recreation. Heihachi is a fan-favorite character and one of many most important antagonists of the Tekken sequence. His arrival follows Eddy Gordo, a DLC character that’s already out there, and Lidia Sobieska, who will probably be out there broadly from July 25. Heihachi is anticipated to be out there in Fall 2024.
The story growth, which builds on the continued ‘The Darkish Awakens’ storyline, will probably be free, however writer Bandai Namco has not but confirmed when it will likely be out there.
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 in the course of the Tekken finals at Evo 2024 showcased a wide range of the sport’s characters sporting Nike sneakers and the long-lasting branding built-in into the levels.
The footwear, in the meantime, bought a shock drop and have been out there to buy to Evo attendees through the SNKRS app. Bandai Namco indicated it will present additional particulars on the Nike x Tekken collaboration sooner or later.
Evo 2024 in Las Vegas formally grew to become the biggest in its historical past, in addition to the biggest aggressive match in esports historical past. Over 10,224 gamers throughout 63 nations signed up for no less than one in every of Evo’s eight massive tournaments and, alongside Tekken 8, Road Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, Responsible Gear Try, and King of Fighters XV have been just a few different massive attracts. The throwback recreation for 2024 was Road Fighter III: Third Strike.
