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TEKKEN 8<\/em><\/strong> is giving players a chance to experience the sequel bringing this legendary franchise into the new generation and help make it the best yet in the series. A Closed Beta Test (CBT) for the game will start on 20^{th <\/sup>October and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with registrations open now at https:\/\/beta.bandainamcoent.eu\/cb\/tekken-8-closed-beta-test.<\/p>\n}

The TEKKEN 8 <\/em><\/strong>CBT will let players test online head-to-head competitive play with cross-platform matching, raising the level of competition by letting them pair with others regardless of where they play. They will also be able to test the TEKKEN Fight Lounge, an immersive lobby where players can interact with one another and access new features and game modes.<\/p>\n

In the lounge, players can create custom Avatars, communicate with other players via chat and emotes, set up matchmaking, and experience the deep customisation and variety of game modes via four distinct areas called Battle Area, Customisation Shop, TEKKEN DOJO, and Beach Area. The lounge will also feature the return of Tekken Ball, the beloved mini game that first appeared in TEKKEN 3<\/em> where epic battles are \u201cfought\u201d on a beach volleyball court.<\/p>\n

The TEKKEN 8 <\/em><\/strong>CBT will let testers try out features in the Battle Area and Customisation Shop, while Tekken Ball will not be available. More features for the \u201cTEKKEN Fight Lounge\u201d will be announced soon.<\/p>\n

The CBT will have 19 characters that include many returning favourites as well as new fighters. Jin, Kazuya, Jun, Paul, Law, King, Lars, Jack-8, Xiaoyu, Nina, Leroy, Lili, Asuka, Hwoarang, Bryan, Claudio are coming back to this beta test, while Azucena, Raven, and the newly announced Feng will join the playable roster.<\/p>\n

There will also be a variety of environments that highlight the rich detail and dynamic sets in the game, some of which players may recognise from the many gameplay and character reveal trailers released so far. These include Urban Square (Evening), Yakushima, Rebel Hangar, Sanctum, Arena, and Ortiz Farm, a new stage that has been added since the Closed Network Test.<\/p>\n

Check out an all-new TEKKEN 8 <\/em>trailer showcasing the newly revealed character Feng<\/strong><\/h2>\n