Tekken 8 is Getting More Pre-Orders And Positive Feedback Thanks to Its Demo

In a recent tweet, Tekken director and producer Katsuhiro Harada revealed that the upcoming fighting game Tekken 8 has been receiving very positive feedback and an increased number of Pre-orders following the recently released Demo. Additionally, Harada states that the developers are working to fix all of the issues found in the demo version of the game. Tekken 8 will launch on January 26, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. The  demo is also currently available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.

The full tweet reads:

“The Tekken 8 demo, which is now available, has attracted very positive feedback and pre-orders are steadily increasing. Thank you all for your support. And we will be fixing the problems found in the demo version in the full product version. Please wait for a while for the release.”

The game’s details via Bandai Namco:

Story: The Dark Awakens

The ongoing clash between Jin Kazama, determined to defy his destiny, and his father, Kazuya Mishima, who opposes him, progressively transforms into a major conflict involving the entire world.

The seamless gameplay experience, showcasing smooth transitions from cinematic scenes to intense battles, encourages deep immersion into the TEKKEN universe and delivers the pinnacle of exhilaration in the series’ history.

 

Synopsis

With the disappearance of Heihachi Mishima, the all-out war between his Mishima Zaibatsu and the Kazuya Mishima-led G Corporation came to a close, as the latter seized victory due to its increased influence.

Even so, G Corp continued to wage war across the globe. Half a year later, peace is yet to return to the world…

Various world leaders gathered at the behest of the United Nations, where they pledged to carry out sanctions against G Corp for as long as they refused disarmament.But then, Kazuya appeared as a representative of G Corp. He announced he would be rejecting their terms and immediately had his forces storm the assembly hall, turning it into a sea of flames along with the rest of New York.

Meanwhile, the rebel army led by Lars Alexandersson commenced Operation Lightning, a mission designed to take down Kazuya.

Jin Kazama would be the key to the operation, for had learned to control his demonic power at will.

Father and son: Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama… With the very world itself hanging in the balance, the battle between devils is about to begin.

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