Bandai Namco has introduced Heihachi Mishima as the following DLC character for Tekken 8 and revealed that, for the primary time within the collection’ historical past, a brand new chapter within the story mode can be added to the sport. The additional story content material will delve deeper into the continuing feud between the Mishima and Kazama households.
The announcement was made throughout Evo 2024, at which Tekken 8 was a significant attraction for gamers eager to compete in high-level battles and viewers who need to see one of the best of one of the best duke it out within the combating recreation. Heihachi is a fan-favorite character and one of many primary antagonists of the Tekken collection. His arrival follows Eddy Gordo, a DLC character that’s already out there, and Lidia Sobieska, who can be out there broadly from July 25. Heihachi is anticipated to be out there in Fall 2024.
The story enlargement, which builds on the continuing ‘The Darkish Awakens’ storyline, can be free, however writer Bandai Namco has not but confirmed when will probably be out there.
The opposite notable Tekken-related announcement is a collaboration with Nike, which incorporates in-game gear and the Nike Air Foamposite One Kazuya Mishima sneakers. A trailer that debuted throughout the Tekken finals at Evo 2024 showcased quite a lot of the sport’s characters sporting Nike sneakers and the enduring branding built-in into the phases.
The footwear, in the meantime, acquired a shock drop and have been out there to buy to Evo attendees by way of the SNKRS app. Bandai Namco indicated it might present additional particulars on the Nike x Tekken collaboration sooner or later.
Evo 2024 in Las Vegas formally grew to become the biggest in its historical past, in addition to the largest aggressive event in esports historical past. Over 10,224 gamers throughout 63 international locations signed up for at the least considered one of Evo’s eight huge tournaments and, alongside Tekken 8, Road Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, Responsible Gear Try, and King of Fighters XV have been just a few different huge attracts. The throwback recreation for 2024 was Road Fighter III: Third Strike.
