Tekken 8 pushes the envelope for fighting games and takes full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles

"Fist Meets Fate” in the dramatic new storyline in Tekken 8.

The Tekken series holds the Guinness World Record for being the longest-running video game storyline, with Tekken 8 continuing the tragic saga of the Mishima and Kazama bloodlines and their world-shaking father-and-son grudge matches. This latest saga begins where the previous title left off, with a world mired deep in the devastating war between Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama. After suffering what seems to be a defeat from Kazuya, Jin faces his own fate. His mother, Jun Kazama, appears after her absence from the Tekken franchise to try and turn the tide in this blood feud.

Tekken 8 will feature exciting new gameplay focused on “Aggressive” tactics. Retaining Tekken’s unique fighting game identity, the game will provide both players and spectators with the series’ most thrilling experience yet with visceral screen-jarring attacks and environments that are both dynamic and destructible.

Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy XVI as the first guest character coming to Tekken 8. 

The main protagonist from the epic entry in the Final Fantasy series will join the roster as the next DLC playable character with a 72-hour early access for Playable Character Year 1 Pass holder beginning December 16, 2024, and officially releasing on December 19. This marks the fourth DLC playable character since the game’s launch in January of this year, rounding out the thrilling lineup for its debut season. 

In addition to Clive Rosfield, the new battle stage Phoenix Gate is also introduced in Tekken 8, a pivotal location from Final Fantasy XVI where tragic events reshaped the destiny of the game’s main character. The stage's destruction, brought to life through Eikons and stunning special effects, mirrors key moments of his journey to confront his past. To learn more about Clive Rosfield and the full roster of Tekken 8 fighters, visit here. 

Clive Rosfield and the Phoenix Gate battle stage will be available for players that have the Deluxe, Ultimate Edition, or Deluxe Edition Upgrade Pack which contains Playable Character Year 1 Pass. Both are also purchasable separately or as a bundle.

Capping off an exciting night for fans, Tekken 8 also took home the award for Best Fighting Game of 2024 at The Game Awards.

In Tekken 8, all characters’ models have been completely remade from the ground up, making the most of the latest generation of hardware and providing a better experience for players.

Tekken 8 is available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).