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TEKKEN 8

TEKKEN 8 is a 3D fighting game with a roster of more than 32 characters. Players choose a fighter and face opponents in one-on-one battles, with a single-player story mode continuing the series’ ongoing saga. Combat features Heat, which adds battle options, and Rage Arts, powerful moves for difficult situations. Special Style offers simplified combo inputs, while training mode, battle replays and AI Ghosts provide ways to practice and study fighting styles. Beyond the story, players can take an avatar through arcade challenges, customize characters and meet other players in an interactive online lobby. Online options include ranked matches and battles against players around the world.

Pick a fighter for 3D battles, using Heat, Rage Arts and combos across story, arcade, training and online modes.

Released 25 Jan 2024

57%positive of
73k player reviews

~~$39.99~~ $23.99

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Fight With Heat

Unleash Rage Arts

Customize Your Fighter

TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made!

Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. · Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment

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Players Praise Most

Fun With Friends
Core Fighting
Strong Visuals
Beginner-Friendly Tools

Common Player Critiques

Offense-Heavy Combat
Expensive DLC And Passes
Balance Patch Frustration
DLC Practice Restrictions

57%

positive of 73k player reviews

91/100

Metacritic

From the Devs

TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025, and has now sold over 59 million units worldwide.

The game features a rich roster of over 32 characters with meticulously detailed high-resolution models that push modern hardware to its limits. Experience exciting battles with new battle features like Heat, or get yourself out of tough situations with powerful ultimate moves known as Rage Arts. With the new control system, Special Style, you can perform powerful combos with just a simple button, making the game even more accessible to newcomers.

There are many ways to enjoy TEKKEN 8. Become immersed in the longest ongoing storyline in video game history with single-player story mode or fully express yourself with character customization. Create your avatar and take on various arcade challenges or visit the interactive online lobby to face off against players from around the world. And with online battle modes like Ranked Match, you can jump straight into the action.

Want to improve your skills? You can fight against your own or other players' Ghosts that learn a player's fighting style using AI technology. Plus, you can check out battle replays to receive tips and develop new tactics.

Awards & Kudos

Back of the Box

Platforms	Windows
Achievements	47
Age ratings	ESRB T — Violence Suggestive Themes Language PEGI 16 — Violence In-Game Purchases USK 12 — Fantasy-Gewalt Handlungsdruck Chats CERO D — Sexual content CRL 16 CSRR C15 — Sex ClassInd (Brazil) 12 — Violência Conteúdo Sexual Interação de usuários Compras on-line FPB 13 IGRS (Indonesia) 18 — Simulasi dan/atau kegiatan judi Penampilan Tokoh Kekerasan KGRB 15 — Violence MDA AA16 NZOFLC M — Fantasy themes violence online interactivity chat OFLC M — Fantasy themes violence online interactivity chat STEAM AUSTRALIA MA15 — Strong Violence Sexualized Imagery Suicide Mild Coarse Language Steam (Germany) 18 — Drastische Gewalt Sexuelle Andeutungen Alkohol / Tabak
Players	1–2
Play modes	Online PvP Local PvP Split screen
Other modes	Ranked Match casual matchmaking quick play interactive online lobby / arcade lobby / Tekken Fight Lounge lobby matches with friends PvP rematches cross-play multiplayer Ghost battles against your own AI ghost Ghost battles against other players' AI ghosts downloadable opponent ghosts for practice battle replays with tips online tournaments mentioned in a PS5 review TEKKEN Ball with friends online mentioned in one review
Multiplayer	TEKKEN 8 supports multiplayer focused on versus play. Store features explicitly list Online PvP and Shared/Split Screen PvP, and the descriptions mention an interactive online lobby, Ranked Match, and fighting players from around the world. Reviews also indicate cross-play, rollback netcode, lobby matches with friends, PvP rematches, and Ghost battles based on player data.
Multiplayer & mods	No multiplayer mod support is described in the provided information.
Controller support	PlayStation, Xbox
Controller required	No
Demo	View demo on Steam
DLC / extras	24 listed on Steam
DRM / EULA	Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA TEKKEN 8 EULA
Metacritic	91/100 View on Metacritic
Website	Official website