Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. released the gameplay trailer for the 7th playable character, Armor King, for Tekken 8. Additionally, it was announced that Miary Zo would join the roster as the 8th playable character.
Armor King Gameplay Trailer Released!
A gameplay trailer has been released for Armor King, who will join the roster as the 7th playable character in Tekken 8.
- Fighting Style: Professional Wrestling
- Nationality: Unknown
- Birthday: January 17
Armor King, a heel wrestler, participated in The King of Iron Fist Tournament 7 to settle the score with his arch-nemesis who killed his brother.
However, before their fated showdown could happen, the tournament organizer went missing and the tournament was suspended.
After that, the G Corporation dominated the world, and his days were filled with frustration, as he and his rival never got the chance to fight.
One day, King, who reigns as the undisputed champion of the pro wrestling world, appeared before Armor King.
King, who was once also consumed by revenge but had the experience of overcoming that struggle, tried to stop Armor King.
However, King's plea did not reach Armor King.
"Don't give me that nonsense. I have no intention of stopping my revenge."
"...If that is the case, then defeat me in the ring first!"
King, who rarely speaks with such strong words, threw down a challenge, risking himself to stop the revenge.
Armor King didn't hate King, his brother's favorite disciple, but he had to eliminate the obstacle in his way.
"Fine. I will defeat you, the champion, by any means necessary and do what I must. That is my... way of evil."
To put King down on the mat, Armor King decided to unseal the foul techniques taught to him by his brother, which he had previously forbidden himself from using.
While keeping the desire for revenge against his arch-nemesis—who awaited him at the end of his victory—hidden in his heart....
(This caption is translated from Japanese because an official English profile has not yet been released as of the time of writing)
Tekken 8 Official Website
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The heel wrestler Armor King, nicknamed the "Dark Supernova," is scheduled for early and general access beginning this autumn.
The character page has been released on the Tekken 8 official website, so be sure to check it out.
(Note: English page has not been updated yet.)
Back with a vengeance and aura unmatched.
Armor King claws his way into #TEKKEN8 pic.twitter.com/C0OYi5BqMW— TEKKEN (@TEKKEN) August 3, 2025
8th Playable Character Miary Zo Confirmed to Join!
It was revealed that the 8th playable character, Miary Zo, will join the roster in the Armor King gameplay trailer.
Miary Zo is the first character in the Tekken series to be from Madagascar, Africa.
A new stage, BAOBAB HORIZON, with a Madagascar motif, has also been revealed to coincide with Miary Zo's joining.
Miary Zo is scheduled for release this winter.
"I'm Miary Zo. Hit me with all that you've got!"
The new #TEKKEN8 challenger, and first character from Madagascar, Miary Zo joins the fight!
Get ready to meet her in winter 2025 - stay tuned 🤜🤛 pic.twitter.com/ri3rerhwaN— TEKKEN (@TEKKEN) August 3, 2025
Submissions are now open for Season 2 Additional Character Illustrations!
To commemorate the announcement of all the Tekken 8 Season 2 additional playable characters, the "TEKKEN FANDOM Campaign Season 2" is being held.
For this campaign, we are looking for illustrations of Anna, Fahkumram, Armor King, and Miary Zo.
The application method is as follows:
- Follow the official Tekken 8 X (@TEKKEN_Project) or the official TEKKEN X (@TEKKEN).
- Post your artwork with the hashtag "#TEKKEN8Art."
The campaign period is from Monday, August 4, 2025, to Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Read the application guidelines and submit your artwork for each character!
Details of the campaign are available on the Tekken official website.
"TEKKEN World Tour 2025 Global Finals" to be Held in Sweden!
It was announced that the "TEKKEN World Tour 2025 Global Finals" will be held in Sweden from Thursday, January 29, 2026, to Sunday, February 1, 2026.
In conjunction with the announcement, the "TEKKEN World Tour 2025 Global Finals Trailer" has also been released.
Registration for the LCQ (Last Chance Qualifier) is also scheduled to start on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
The #TEKKEN8 FANDOM Campaign is back for Season 2!
We're looking for fanarts of Anna, Fahkumram, Armor King & Miary Zo posted with the #TEKKENArt hashtag🖌️
The selected artworks will be featured as a character panels ingame!🖼More information: https://t.co/2bDzjFKXqq pic.twitter.com/yvuGtQsbPx
— TEKKEN (@TEKKEN) August 4, 2025
