Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. announced that it will begin releasing the third additional playable character for its latest title, TEKKEN 8, Heihachi Mishima, starting on Friday, October 4, 2024.
Details on a paid additional battle stage, a major update, and the start of pre-orders for Excellent TEKKEN Festival merchandise were also announced!
Third Additional Playable Character Heihachi Mishima Joins the Fight!
The third additional playable character, Heihachi Mishima, will finally be released on Friday, October 4, 2024.
Those who own the Playable Character Year 1 Pass will have early access starting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024!
- Fighting Style: Mishima-Style Fighting Karate
- Nationality: Likely Japanese (Refuted by Japanese government)
- Birthday: June 10
TEKKEN 8 Official WebsiteHeihachi Mishima rightly earned hsi moniker the “King of the Iron Fist” after founding the Mishima Zaibatsu with its formidable private army and being feared worldwide for his countless acts of tyranny.
Heihachi waged a brutal war that divided the world in two with G Corp–led by his son who bore the devil gene, Kazuya Mishima.
At its culmination, Heihachi was defeated by Kazuya and thrown into a river of lava, leading the world to believe that he was truly dead…
GENMAJI TEMPLE Is Now Available
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The GENMAJI TEMPLE, a training ground for Tekken Monks, is now available as paid DLC!
It is scheduled for release on Tuesday, October 1, 2024!
The scenery changes as the rounds progress, and you can see Tekken Monks training in the background!
More details about the Tekken Monks and GENMAJI TEMPLE will be available in the additional episode Unforgotten Echoes, to be released as part of a major update.
Major Update v1.08
Update v1.08 will be available starting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
This free update is scheduled to add new features and a new episode.
New Episode Unforgotten Echoes
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In the new episode Unforgotten Echoes, you can play as the additional playable characters Eddy, Lidia, and Heihachi.
Experience the other story of how Heihachi was revived after he was presumed to have died in his mortal combat with Kazuya Mishima.
In this mode, you can still control each character even if you have not purchased Eddy, Lidia, or Heihachi, so be sure to try them out if you are considering a purchase!
New Feature ONLINE PRACTICE
PR TIMESA new feature has been added that allows you to practice with other players in the lounge!
You can use this feature by selecting "Practice with a friend" on the practice stand installed in the TEKKEN DOJO in the TEKKEN FIGHT LOUNGE!
New Feature: Main Menu Character Display Settings
This feature allows you to set the character displayed on the main menu.
To display your favorite character, select Main Menu Character Display Settings from Screen Settings in OPTIONS!
In-person Event Excellent TEKKEN Festival to Be Held!
Excellent TEKKEN Festival is an in-person event being held in conjunction with the TEKKEN World Tour 2024 Finals to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the TEKKEN series.
At the main stage, the Global Finals will be held to determine the first world champion of TEKKEN 8!
A wide range of content is planned, including a watch party for TWT2024, a tournament for past TEKKEN titles that players can enter on the day of the event, and a DJ event!
Merchandise for the TEKKEN series will also be available for purchase at the TEKKEN SHOP inside the venue!
Pre-orders for the TEKKEN series merchandise will be available from Thursday, September 26, 2024, to Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Items may sell out and become unavailable on the day of the event, so don't miss out!
In addition, entries for the final qualifier are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to register early!
For more information about the event and to register, please check the Excellent TEKKEN Festival official website.
With the release of Heihachi Mishima, a major update, and Excellent TEKKEN Festival, TEKKEN 8 is packed with content.
Please check the TEKKEN 8 official website for more details.
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