Summary
With less than two weeks beforeTekken 8’s launch, Bandai Namco revealed its first DLC character, a returning Eddy Gordo.Tekken 8’s base roster has a healthy mix of newcomers and returning fighters from across its history. Some ofTekken 8’s new charactershave been fairly popular thanks to their stylish looks or unique fighting styles. These include the series' first Peruvian fighter, Azucena, a weapon-wielding Frenchman named Victor Chevalier, and a mysterious illegitimate member of the Mishima bloodline, Reina.
Tekken 8will also have a number of returning fighters, such as the infamous Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama, who are pit against each other in what is supposedly their final bout. Other characters from various points in the franchise’s history, like Alisa Bosconovitch, Leroy Smith, and even Jun Kazama are slated to be playable inTekken8. There are 32 fighters with unique fighting styles for players to try out in the base roster. Before the game’s launch, Bandai Namco revealedTekken 8’s opening cinematic, along with its first season pass and DLC fighter.
This video was uploaded to Bandai Namco’s YouTube channel, and it shows off several characters fighting alongside some of the possiblestory beats inTekken 8. After the movie plays, Bandai Namco reveals the first season pass DLC character, with brief shots of the motion capture actor and early animation rigs doing a familiar idle stance. The trailer then briefly shows off that Eddy Gordo is back, who has been given a radical redesign forTekken 8.
Eddy Gordo made his first appearance inTekken 3, where he had entered the King of Iron Fist tournament to avenge his father’s death. Ever since his debut, he’s made an appearance in every single mainlineTekkengame, being the series' residentCapoeira martial arts practioner,and retains this fighting style inTekken 8. Many were happy to see that Eddy would be making another appearance, with some saying that aTekkenroster wouldn’t be complete without him in it.
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Before Eddy was officially confirmed,a leak had detailed possible DLC characters forTekken 8. Eddy Gordo was among the fighters suggested for this first season pass, which was based on an alleged screenshot from the German PlayStation Network page. Other fighters in this Year 1 pass include Roger the Kangaroo, Xiao Meng, and Armor King. Bandai Namco’s first season pass includes four fighters, so it’s likely there was some merit to that leak. This should still be taken with a grain of salt until more official information is revealed by Bandai Namco. In the meantime, fans are celebrating that one of the franchise’s classic fighters will be coming toTekken 8.
Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 brings the fight to the latest generation of consoles, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Feel the power of every hit in Tekken 8, the latest entry in the legendary fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco. Utilising the power and realism of Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 pushes the envelope for fighting games by taking full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles. Ground-breaking new features, breathtakingly detailed character models and dramatic environments make this one of the most visually stunning and immersive titles in the genre yet. Tekken 8 picks up after the gruesome battle that ended in Heihachi Mishima’s defeat in Tekken 7, focusing on a new rivalry, pitting father against son as Jin Kazama stands in defiance against Kazuya Mishima in a city-shattering face-to-face showdown.
