Bandai Namco Entertainment of America just revealed in a new trailer for Tekken 8 that Lidia Sobieska is joining the game as the second DLC character. They also shared a plan for season 1, which includes adding a photo mode, updating the story, and making gameplay adjustments.
The gameplay tweaks are coming in the spring, while the summer will bring the photo mode and a cool new “Seaside Resort” stage. Then, in the fall, the story will get an update. Plus, there’s a hint about a new mode called “Ghost vs Ghost” and an “Online Practice” feature.
Eddy Gordo was the first DLC character, arriving on April 4. He’s been a part of Tekken since Tekken 3. Players who got the Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition got to play with him early on April 1.
Tekken 8 came out on January 26 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. It kicked off with 32 characters. By February, it had sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
The story of Tekken 8 picks up about six months after Tekken 7. It’s so epic that the Guinness World Records recognize Tekken for having the longest-running storyline in video game history.
You can play as a bunch of characters, including Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, Nina Williams, and many more. There’s also a Tekken shop where you can get extra stuff for free or buy it. The DLC characters will have their stories expanded in a special mode, and the Tekken World Tour was added in April.
They’ll keep updating the shop with new stuff, like the UNIQLO UT x Tekken pack. Plus, they’re planning to expand the story mode in the summer, exploring how different characters fit into the main story. And guess what? It’s all free!