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Tekken 8has unveiled a new trailer that hints at Anna Williams' return to the franchise. For the first year, the developers brought back names that were very dear to the hearts ofTekken 8players. Now, with only one fighter left to close out the list, many fans are wondering who might be the lucky one.
The first to return as a DLC fighter was Eddy Gordo, the Brazilian capoeirista who debuted inTekken 3and has since become one of the fans' favorite characters. After Eddy, Bandai Namco added Lidia Sobieska to theTekken 8roster, who, after making her debut in the franchise’s previous entry, returned to showcase the karate skills of the Prime Minister of Poland. Against the odds, Heihachi was the third DLC fighter announced, being added to the game with anewTekken 8stage.
With the release of the newestTekken 8trailer, a tease suggests that Anna Williams may be the last Year 1 character. The video shows the moment when a helicopter shoots at Nina Williams at the 2:12 mark, at which point the trailer zooms in on the missile. The zoom then reveals a lipstick mark on it, making players highly suspicious about Anna Williams returning. Anna Williams is Nina’s younger sister who debuted in the firstTekkenand appeared in all subsequent releases. While Anna is unavailable, Nina Williams has been available on theTekken 8rostersince the game’s launch.
Tekken 8 Reveals New Content Coming Soon
In addition to the potential addition of Anna Williams, the latest trailer revealedTekken 8’s content plans, confirming that winter and spring updates are in the works. The winter patch, specifically, will bring improvements to the new photo mode and cosmetics to celebrate 30 years of theTekkenfranchise. The video also confirms thatTekken 8Season 2 will arrive in spring 2025 with moves for all fighters, but the Year 2 DLC characters' names are unknown.
Despite the anticipation, it won’t be long beforeTekkenfans know who will be the next name to join the ranks of the franchise’s eighth entry. On Thursday, December 12, The Game Awards 2024 takes place, and during the ceremony Bandai Namco will revealTekken 8fourth Year 1 character. The evening also promises more excitement for fans becauseTekken 8is one of the nominees for Best Fighting Game, vying for the award with other high-profile releases such asMultiVersus, andDragon Ball: Sparking ZERO.
Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 brings the fight to the latest generation of consoles, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Feel the power of every hit in Tekken 8, the latest entry in the legendary fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco. Utilising the power and realism of Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 pushes the envelope for fighting games by taking full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles. Ground-breaking new features, breathtakingly detailed character models and dramatic environments make this one of the most visually stunning and immersive titles in the genre yet. Tekken 8 picks up after the gruesome battle that ended in Heihachi Mishima’s defeat in Tekken 7, focusing on a new rivalry, pitting father against son as Jin Kazama stands in defiance against Kazuya Mishima in a city-shattering face-to-face showdown.
