Bandai Namco has announced that it will host a closed network test for Tekken 8 from July 21 to July 24 for PlayStation 5, and from July 28 to July 31 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. Registration is available now on the game’s official website. The network test will feature Ranked Matches, (Up to 10 rank) will support cross-platform matchmaking, and will feature several stages and 16 characters. A new trailer for the closed network test was also released. Tekken 8 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. A release date has yet to be announced. A trailer for the character Bryan Fury was recently released.
The full details via Bandai Namco:
The purpose of the closed network test is to test the network and monitor the gameplay experience of Tekken 8.
We aim to obtain feedback on the quality of the network and gameplay. We would greatly appreciate it if all participants could provide feedback through an online survey that we plan to send out via email after the closed network test. Your valuable opinions will be used as a reference for adjustments to the battle system.
Mode
Ranked Matches (Up to 10 rank)
Support Cross-platform Matchmaking
Gameplay Changes
“Heat Energy” has been removed.
The upper limit (heat activation time) of “Heat Timer” will change depending on how the heat is activated.
The “Heat Smash” command has been standardized for all playable characters.
Playable Characters
Asuka
Bryan
Claudio
Hwoarang
Jack-8
Jin
Jun
Kazuya
King
Lars
Law
Leroy
Lili
Nina
Paul
Xiaoyu
Stages
Arena
Rebel Hangar
Sanctum
Urban Square (Evening)
Yakushima
Tekken 8 is in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). A release date has yet to be announced.
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