Bandai Namco showcased every fighter previously introduced in Tekken 8's story and gameplay trailer from The Game Awards 2022
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Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8 has been generating a lot of buzz amongst fighting game enthusiasts, and the excitement levels were further elevated with the announcement of two returning characters, sporting new, trendy attire. Fans have been anticipating any news regarding the game’s launch roster, and the confirmation of the comeback of these beloved characters has generated a lot of hype. With these new characters’ gameplay trailers providing glimpses of the returning or new fighters set to feature in the game, the excitement and anticipation for Tekken 8 continue to build up amongst the game’s enthusiasts Tekken 8 Brings Back Two Iconic Characters with Revamped Appearances.
Bandai Namco showcased every fighter previously introduced in Tekken 8’s story and gameplay trailer from The Game Awards 2022. These new character gameplay trailers have been revealing more of the launch roster, returning or brand-new otherwise. The returning characters don’t stop at familiar faces like Paul Phoenix, Jack-8, or even the wrestling luchador King.
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The first of these new trailers focused on Ling Xiaoyu, who was first introduced in Tekken 3. She became one of the franchise’s regular veterans alongside her close friend and potential love interest, Jin Kazama.
Bandai Namco revealed two more of these returning characters, one of them being another regular, while the other was a relatively new addition hailing from Tekken 7. The first returning character is the stylish African American master of Wing Chun, Leroy Smith. He was such a fan favorite that even rapper T-Pain cosplayed as Leroy Smith before his inclusion as a DLC fighter in Tekken 7.
The “Grandmaster of Drip,” as Tekken 8 calls him, is spared no expense in his flashy moveset, with some even saying that his appearance in this game surpasses his presentation in the last. Special praise was not only given to his incredible outfit but also to his Rage Art, where he incorporates the famous “One-Inch Punch” technique into it.
The other returning character is Asuka Kazama, who was first introduced in Tekken 5 as the cousin of Jin Kazama. Much like her predecessor, Jun Kazama, she uses the same martial arts style practiced by her family. This is evident with the number of shared moves between the three Kazamas. With Jun Kazama returning after ten years to the playable roster, this marks the first time that all three well-known members of the Kazama bloodline have been present in the roster of a mainline Tekken game.
With all three Kazama family members present, fans are hoping that Jun and Asuka aren’t just included for fanservice and are relevant to the game’s story mode. Considering the dysfunctional Tekken family relationship, along with this game touting the fated confrontation between father and son, having Asuka and Jun present is the prime opportunity to explore their relationships with Jin and Kazuya before their final fight.
Tekken 8 is currently in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. With the confirmation of the return of fan-favorite characters, Tekken 8 is shaping up to be one of the best games in the franchise. The anticipation for this game is at an all-time high, and fans can’t wait to see what other surprises Bandai Namco has in store.
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