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 will likely 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 wish to see the most effective of the most effective duke it out within the preventing recreation. Heihachi is a fan-favorite character and one of many fundamental antagonists of the Tekken collection. His arrival follows Eddy Gordo, a DLC character that’s already out there, and Lidia Sobieska, who will likely be out there broadly from July 25. Heihachi is predicted to be out there in Fall 2024.
The story enlargement, which builds on the continuing ‘The Darkish Awakens’ storyline, will likely be free, however writer Bandai Namco has not but confirmed when it is going to 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 through 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 had been out there to buy to Evo attendees by way of the SNKRS app. Bandai Namco indicated it could present additional particulars on the Nike x Tekken collaboration sooner or later.
Evo 2024 in Las Vegas formally grew to become the most important in its historical past, in addition to the most important aggressive event in esports historical past. Over 10,224 gamers throughout 63 nations signed up for at the very least certainly one of Evo’s eight large tournaments and, alongside Tekken 8, Road Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, Responsible Gear Try, and King of Fighters XV had been a number of different large attracts. The throwback recreation for 2024 was Road Fighter III: Third Strike.
