Rangchu is Immortalized as TEKKEN 8’s First King of Iron Fist
TOKYO, Japan (Dec. 9, 2024) – Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. celebrated a thrilling conclusion at TEKKEN World Tour Finals 2024 in Tokyo, crowning Rangchu as the champion after an intense showdown with ATIF. The game’s inaugural Finals event also included exciting announcements, unveiling upcoming content updates planned for TEKKEN 8 as well as a tease of Season 2, which begins in Spring 2025.
Developed by Bandai Namco Studios, TEKKEN 8 brings the fight to the new generation, harnessing the power of Unreal® Engine 5 to push the envelope for fighting games. The long-awaited sequel in the legendary franchise is one of the highest rated titles in the series. It continues to deliver new content following its launch in January 2024, for the first time adding a new Story Mode chapter and providing players with new characters and stages, in-game items, and exciting collaborations with high-profile brands such as NIKE and Gentle Monster. TEKKEN 8 is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. For more information on the game, please visit https://tekken.com/.
At the event, exciting content updates were revealed for TEKKEN 8 including a tease of the game’s Season 2. Details revealed included that Photo Mode has been further enhanced, featuring a Player Search function that allows players to locate others using their TEKKEN ID. Additionally, bonus levels will be added to the Fight Pass, offering players even more rewards and challenges to enjoy. Additional details on upcoming content will be unveiled at a later time.
For more information on TEKKEN World Tour 2025, the tournament portal can be accessed at https://tekkenworldtour.com. For more information on everything coming to TEKKEN 8 including game features, character roster with backstories, and more, visit https://tekken.com/.
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About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, DRAGON BALL, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.
8 as well as a tease of Season 2, which begins in Spring 2025.
