Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. launched general access for the second Season 3 DLC character, Bob, in Tekken 8 on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
At EVO France in October 2026, Bandai Namco will unveil a gameplay trailer for the third Season 3 DLC character, Roger Jr.
General Access Begins for Season 3 Character, Bob!
General access has officially begun for Bob, the second DLC playable character of Season 3 in Tekken 8, sporting his fully refined Perfect Body!
In this installment, Bob takes on the role of a Manhattan District Attorney's Detective Investigator to apprehend Kazuya Mishima.
Keep an eye out for his story-reflective new costume and special pre-fight interactions with Kazuya.
PR TIMES
In battle, players can unleash devastating offensive pressure simply by utilizing his straightforward core moves, while mastering him teaches the core fundamentals and neutral game of Tekken.
He is a rewarding fighter for both newcomers starting with Tekken 8 and seasoned veterans alike!
Additionally, a Starter Guide video breaking down Bob's basic controls and maneuvers is now live.
You can view full character details on the official Bob character page on the website!
Latest Roger Jr. Info Scheduled for EVO France! Japanese Stream Confirmed
The gameplay trailer for Roger Jr., the third playable DLC character of Season 3, will debut at EVO France in October 2026!
The official Tekken YouTube channel will also host a Japanese broadcast.
Social Media Campaign Commemorating Bob's Release Underway! Win Exclusive Bob Items
A release commemoration campaign for Bob is currently running on the official Tekken series X account (@TEKKEN_Project)!
Participants have a chance to win an exclusive Bob cap via lottery.
Note: Participation in this campaign is open only to residents of Japan.
Campaign Details
- Entry Deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026, 11:59 PM JST
- How to Enter: Follow official Tekken 8 on X and post with the hashtag #ボブおにぎり (Bob Onigiri)
- Prizes: Exclusive Bob Cap (20 winners)
For more details, visit the Tekken 8 official website campaign page.
Note: Participation in this campaign is open only to residents of Japan.
General access for Bob launched on Tuesday, August 25, 2026!
Why not jump into Tekken 8 and experience Bob's power-packed action for yourself?
Check the official Tekken 8 X account (@TEKKEN) for the latest updates!
◤🤜#TEKKEN8 Season 3◢
Bob General Access starts 🔥today🔥!
Now available on all platform stores!
— TEKKEN (@TEKKEN) August 24, 2026
