Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that a demo featuring select modes of Tekken 8—scheduled for release on Friday, January 26, 2024—will launch for free starting Thursday, December 14, 2023.
In addition to offline modes and Versus, the announcement revealed a mode where you can battle against AI.
Tekken 8 Demo Officially Announced for Release!
Get ready for your first battle in #TEKKEN8 🥊
The #TEKKEN 8 Demo releases on December 14 on @PlayStation and December 21 on @Xbox and @Steam! pic.twitter.com/K8ZrBl9ZKr— TEKKEN (@TEKKEN) December 12, 2023
Bandai Namco Entertainment will release the Tekken 8 demo for PS5 at 5:00 PM JST on Thursday, December 14, 2023, and for Xbox Series X|S and Steam (PC) at 5:00 PM JST on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
The demo comes packed with the following content:
- STORY: “The Dark Awakens” (up to Chapter 1)
- ARCADE QUEST (up to Chapter 1)
- SUPER GHOST BATTLE
- Select VERSUS modes
- Select GALLERY movies
Whether you're a seasoned Tekken player or a newcomer, you're sure to enjoy it!
STORY: 'The Dark Awakens'
Tekken 8 Official WebsiteWhen it comes to the Tekken series, one of its greatest appeals is the grandiose "family feud" spanning three generations: Heihachi Mishima, Kazuya Mishima, and Jin Kazama.
Though described as a family squabble, the scale gradually expands to involve the entire world around them.
In the latest installment, Tekken 8, the direct showdown between Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama serves as a major theme.
Tekken 8 Official WebsiteWith the disappearance of Heihachi Mishima, the all-out war between his Mishima Zaibatsu and the Kazuya Mishima-led G Corporation came to a close, as the latter seized victory due to its increased influence.
Even so, G Corp continued to wage war across the globe. Half a year later, peace has yet to return to the world...
Various world leaders gathered at the behest of the United Nations, where they pledged to carry out sanctions against G Corp for as long as they refused disarmament. But then, Kazuya appeared as a representative of G Corp. He announced he would be rejecting their terms and immediately had his forces storm the assembly hall, turning it into a sea of flames along with the rest of New York.
Meanwhile, the rebel army led by Lars Alexandersson commenced Operation Lightning, a mission designed to take down Kazuya.
Jin Kazama would be the key to the operation, for he had learned to control his demonic power at will.
Father and son: Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama... With the very world itself hanging in the balance, the battle between devils is about to begin.
ARCADE QUEST
Tekken 8 Official WebsiteIn ARCADE QUEST, a player-focused story mode unfolds, distinct from the Mishima family's feud.
Players control custom-designed avatars of their own creation, battling across various arcades as they strive to become full-fledged Tekken players.
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The protagonist avatar hones their skills alongside friends at the arcade.
By fighting friends and rivals at arcades across various regions, players can learn the fundamental knowledge and techniques of battle.
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By watching battle replays to receive advice and clearing various tutorials, even Tekken beginners will be able to acquire practical skills while having fun.
SUPER GHOST BATTLE
Tekken 8 Official WebsiteThere's no way a game wouldn't utilize AI, the very symbol of next-generation technology!
In the newly included SUPER GHOST BATTLE mode, you can battle against AI ghosts that have learned the movement patterns and characteristics of yourself or other players.
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Fighting games are all about going head-to-head with other players, but it's totally understandable to feel like they have a high barrier to entry or are intimidating.
That's where SUPER GHOST BATTLE comes in, allowing you to gain practical combat experience by fighting AI that moves just like real players!
Whether you want to fight against yourself to objectively analyze your own movements or prepare strategies against specific characters and players, the possibilities are endless.
The full potential of SUPER GHOST BATTLE is playable right in the demo!
PS5 Version on December 14, Xbox & Steam Versions on December 21!
The Tekken 8 demo launches for PS5 starting at 5:00 PM JST on Thursday, December 14, 2023, and for Xbox Series X|S and Steam (PC) starting at 5:00 PM JST on December 21, 2023!
The playable characters are Jin, Kazuya, Paul, and Nina, and the battle stages are URBAN SQUARE (EVENING), YAKUSHIMA, and SANCTUM.
Be sure to check the Tekken 8 Official Website for more details regarding the demo.
