Travis Bruno of Capsule Computers writes:
"When it comes to fighting games, fans can wait many years for a new iteration to be released. This is usually because the previous version has been given an “enhanced” release or supported through DLC over the past generation but even then for Tekken fans it feels like the wait for Tekken 8 has been quite some time. This is likely because it has been nearly seven years since Tekken 7 released on consoles and showed that the 3D fighting scene is alive and well. Now, with fans eager to see what a new iteration has to offer in terms of combat as well as perhaps seeing just where the story will go after the events of 7, has Bandai Namco managed to pull off a near perfect victory here in Tekken 8?"
Tekken 8 Season Pass 3 adds four characters and a new stage, with Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr. confirmed for 2026.
Bandai Namco reveals Miary Zo, a new Tekken 8 character from Madagascar, whose gameplay trailer confirms her connection to the legendary True Ogre.
I think people where hoping a future announcement would be Tifa Lockheart from FF7. It feels like they knew that but couldn't deliver so they introduced this character who still has ties to Ogre but can also easily be cosplayed as Tifa with all the ingame outfits Tekken has.
@shinXsijuro
Paul looks nothing like Hercule/Mr. Stan from DBZ but that didn't stop people from cosplaying him as that.
Tekken 8 downloadable content character Miary Zo will launch on December 1 for Season 2 Character Pass owners and December 4 for all users, Bandai Namco announced.
They had to do something to make her stand out as a newcomer closing a season pass. I get it, but I wonder if they'll do anything with it in the next story now that [spoiler] is back in the fray much like Azazel and Zafina. Probably not, though.
