In terms of the game's narrative, not too much is known yet, aside from a couple of surprising changes to the character roster.
Players can also use a new Heat system which should further reward aggressive play styles. The new Rage system grants additional attacking power when health is low, and the player can also recover some of their health at certain times by landing attacks of their own. Defensive play styles may have to give way to a more aggressive approach, as the game looks to place a heavy emphasis on fast, attacking gameplay. In fact, it was at this very event last year that the first teaser for Tekken 8 was shown, as footage of Kazuya from the original Tekken game gave way to his modern-day appearance, while he smiled at the camera before the words 'Get Ready' appeared, much to fans' excitement.ĭeveloper Bandai Namco is looking for Tekken 8 to serve as the series' catalyst into a bold new direction. The esports tournament, which focuses specifically on fighting games, was founded in 1996, and has featured Tekken games as part of its line-up for the best part of 20 years. The Tekken franchise has a long history with the Evolution Championship Series, otherwise known as EVO.
