Bandai Namco has exciting news for fans of the highly anticipated fighting game Tekken 8. The publisher has announced that it will be hosting a major EVO event, where several EVO Tekken champions will face off against each other. But that’s not all – the event will also reveal the final new character launching with Tekken 8.
Tekken 8 has been generating a lot of buzz with its trailers, videos, and events showcasing its upcoming characters and features. This time, the publisher has decided to unveil the last character in a special way during the upcoming EVO show match.
The event will bring together all the Tekken 7 EVO champions, including Book, Low High, Nobi, Saint, Knee, and Arslan Ash. These skilled players will compete against each other in ladder matches, providing an intense showdown for fans to enjoy. To make the matches even more exciting, there will be commentary by Tasty Steve, Blood Hawk, and JustASpirit.
But the excitement doesn’t end there. After the show match, there will be an exclusive Tekken Talk segment featuring special guests Katsuhiro Harada, Michael Murray, and Kohei “Nakatsu” Ikeda. These key figures behind Tekken 8 will delve into the game’s details, including character breakdowns for the latest fighters. They will also discuss feedback from the Closed Beta Test and share important information about the upcoming Tekken World Tour 2023 Finals in New Orleans. And of course, they will reveal the final character who will be joining the Tekken 8 roster.
Fans won’t want to miss this thrilling event, which will be livestreamed on the Twitch Evo channel on November 12 at 5 PM PST. It’s a chance to witness top-tier gameplay, gain insights from the developers, and be among the first to know about the final character in Tekken 8.
Tekken 8 already boasts an impressive lineup of 31 characters, both new and returning. The confirmed roster includes fan favorites like Alisa, Asuka Kazama, Bryan Fury, Jin Kazama, King, Nina Williams, and Yoshimitsu, among others. With the addition of the final character, the game will launch with a total of 32 fighters.
While there have been leaks and rumors about the last character being a newcomer named Reina, said to be the illegitimate daughter of Heihachi, these claims have yet to be confirmed. Fans will have to wait until November 12 to find out the truth and see who will join the Tekken 8 universe.
In summary, Bandai Namco is set to host a thrilling EVO event for Tekken 8, featuring a show match with EVO champions, a Tekken Talk segment with key developers, and the highly anticipated reveal of the final character. Fans can tune in on November 12 to witness the excitement and get a glimpse of what Tekken 8 has in store.
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