Bandai Namco revealed a new video for the upcoming fighting game Tekken 8, summarizing the series’ story so far. The five minute video is narrated by Succession actor Brian Cox, and features several new concept art, as well as cutscenes and gameplay of several games across the series. Tekken 8 will launch on January 26, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. The demo is also currently available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.
The game’s details via Bandai Namco:
Story: The Dark Awakens
The ongoing clash between Jin Kazama, determined to defy his destiny, and his father, Kazuya Mishima, who opposes him, progressively transforms into a major conflict involving the entire world.
The seamless gameplay experience, showcasing smooth transitions from cinematic scenes to intense battles, encourages deep immersion into the TEKKEN universe and delivers the pinnacle of exhilaration in the series’ history.
Synopsis
With 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 is 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 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.
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