Tekken 8, the latest instalment in the popular fighting game series from Bandai Namco, is set to launch sometime in 2023. However, fans who can’t wait to get their hands on the game will have a chance to try it out next month in a Closed Network Test (CNT), essentially a closed beta that will test the online features and performance of the game.
The Tekken 8 CNT will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and will run over two weekends in July. The first weekend will be exclusive to PS5 players, while the second weekend will include cross-play with Xbox and PC players.
The CNT will allow players to compete in cross-platform ranked matches using 16 characters and five stages from the game. If you’re interested in joining the Tekken 8 CNT, here’s everything you need to know about how to sign up, when it starts, and what it includes.
How to Sign Up for Tekken 8 CNT?
To sign up for the Tekken 8 CNT, visit the official website and fill out a registration form with your details and platform of choice. You can register for either or both weekends, but you must do so before June 28, 2023, at 1 a.m. PT / 4 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. BST / 10 a.m. CEST.
However, registering does not guarantee that you will be selected for the CNT, as participants will be randomly drawn. If desired, you will receive an email with a code to redeem on your platform’s store to download the CNT client. You will also need an internet connection to play, but you won’t need an active PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription.
When Does the Tekken 8 CNT Start?
The Tekken 8 CNT will start on July 21, 2023, and end on July 31, 2023. However, it will be divided into two weekends with different platforms and maintenance periods. Here are the exact dates and times for each weekend:
Weekend 1: PS5 Only
- Start time: Friday, July 21, 2023, at 1 a.m. PT / 4 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. BST / 10 a.m. CEST.
- End time: Monday, July 24, 2023, at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. BST / 9 a.m. CEST.
- Maintenance period: Friday, July 21, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET / Saturday, July 22, 2023, from midnight to 3 a.m. BST / from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. CEST.
TEKKEN shared a post on Twitter:-
It’s time to get this show on the road 🥊
16 characters.
5 stages.
Full-on power & destruction.
Come and get it in the #TEKKEN8 Closed Network Test, starting on July 21st, 2023!
Registration is now open: https://t.co/L1guXTTdFf pic.twitter.com/LrHUsPVsvt
— TEKKEN (@TEKKEN) June 9, 2023
Weekend 2: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC
- Start time: Friday, July 28, 2023, at 1 a.m. PT / 4 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. BST / 10 a.m. CEST.
- End time: Monday, July 31, 2023, at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. BST / 9 a.m. CEST.
- Maintenance period: Friday, July 28, 2023, from midnight to noon PT / from noon to midnight ET / Saturday, July 29, from noon to midnight BST / from noon to midnight CEST.
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What is in the Tekken 8 CNT?
The Tekken 8 CNT will include the following features and content:
- Online ranked matches with cross-platform matchmaking
- Five stages: Mishima Dojo, Dragon’s Nest, Jungle Outpost, Arctic Snowfall, and Infinite Azure
- Sixteen characters: Kazuya Mishima, Heihachi Mishima, Jin Kazama, Lars Alexandersson, Asuka Kazama, Lili Rochefort, Alisa Bosconovitch, Claudio Serafino (newly revealed), Hwoarang, Marshall Law, Paul Phoenix, King II, Armor King II, Nina Williams, Anna Williams, and Yoshimitsu
- Various customization options for characters and UI
- Feedback survey at the end of each weekend
The Tekken 8 CNT is meant to test the online functionality and performance of the game before its official launch, so it may not reflect the final quality or content of the game. Players may encounter bugs, glitches, or other issues during the CNT, and Bandai Namco encourages them to report any problems or suggestions via the feedback survey.