On the publisher's Website, Bandai Namco highlights 'destructive and stunning visual effects' for each stage of the game. Tekken 8 was built with Unreal Engine 5, bringing high-definition graphics and character models to next-generation consoles.
RELATED: Tekken: Bloodline Season 1 Episode 1 Release Date And Time For NetflixĪlthough an official release date for Tekken 8 has not yet been revealed, the fighting game will be exclusively available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. On September 13, Sony's State of Play officially revealed that the next release for the series would, in fact, be Tekken 8. At EVO 2022 in August, publisher Bandai Namco teased an upcoming game with a short video, telling fans to 'Get Ready.' It was speculated that the title would be Tekken Tag Tournament 3, Tekken 8, or a remake of an earlier entry in the franchise. Since then, the franchise has expanded to consoles, included more than 50 characters of diverse backgrounds, and hosted global esports tournaments. Tekken has been an arcade staple since the 1990s, starting with just eight playable characters.