TEKKEN 8 Reveals the Latest Returning Fighter, and Showcases the “Aggressive” Combat System
Two new TEKKEN™ 8 videos have arrived, highlighting new content in the next title of the legendary fighting game franchise coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®.
An all-new trailer revealed Nina Williams, the silent assassin who first appeared in the original TEKKEN™, is blasting her way back onto the roster in the upcoming game. The company also released a developer video showcasing new game play elements that are bringing an “aggressive” style of play to the series.
Watch the Official TEKKEN 8 Nina Reveal and Gameplay Trailer
Nina Williams is bringing back her smooth and deadly fighting style inspired by various martial arts. As a trained assassin, she's also armed with weapons to help defeat her foes in style. For TEKKEN 8, the development team has completely reworked Nina’s character model for new-generation game platforms. Her moves and techniques are also enhanced, including introducing new abilities to fit with the philosophy of “aggressiveness” in the game’s new combat system. Nina Williams joins previously announced characters in TEKKEN 8 that include Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, Jun Kazama, Paul Phoenix, Marshall Law, King, Jack-8, and Lars Alexandersson.
Watch the Official Developer Gameplay Mechanics Introduction
The TEKKEN 8 developer video features Katsuhiro Harada, executive director, and chief director Kohei Ikeda (Nakatsu) on the TEKKEN Project, as they detail the different elements that make up this “aggressive” game play philosophy. These include enhancements to the combat system, destructible stage effects, and even a visceral visual style that add new weight and atmosphere to TEKKEN’s signature battles.