Bandai Namco announced the a demo for Tekken 8 will be released this week offering anxious fans a sneak glimpse inside the highly awaited game.
Tekken 8 Demo which is set to be released on the PlayStation 5 on December 14, will be followed by releases for the Xbox Series X/S and PC (Steam) on December 21. The first part of the game's riveting plot, dubbed "The Dark Awakens," will be explored, along with the extra thrill of a local vs battle mode.
Tekken 8 is described by Bandai Namco as a continuation of the interesting story around the Mishima and Kazama bloodlines defined by dramatic father-and-son revenge battles. The story begins with Jin Kazama attempting to fight his destiny as he confronts his father, Kazuya Mishima, who caused global war and destruction.
The primary storyline of the game smoothly blends Hollywood-quality cutscenes with adrenaline-pumping battles, while character-specific episodes provide deeper insights into each character's personal journey. A notable innovation is the inclusion of a new single-player Arcade Quest mode, which allows players to create avatars and navigate numerous digital arcades fighting in periods to become the world's best player.
In an interview with the PlayStation Blog, game director Kohei Ikeda explained the reason behind the Arcade Quest mode highlighting the nostalgic origins of arcade culture. Ikeda recalled the camaraderie and passion shared by arcade players, which fostered a learning atmosphere and the delight of finding new features of the game.
Kohei Ikeda said
"Originally, this kind of genre was born in the arcades. And they’ve kind of all but disappeared in the West, and even in Japan more recently. But the great part about it was that you would just show up at the arcade, and your friends would be there, or you’d make new friends, and you all share this passion for the game, you were able to learn new things while you were there."
He added,
"It was a great experience. So people who experienced that culture before could be like, ‘Oh, wow, I remember that. It was awesome.’ Or younger players who maybe had heard of it could get some kind of taste of that online."
With its release on January 26, 2024, Tekken 8 will surely interest players worldwide delivering a unique combination of intriguing narratives and exciting gameplay. Fans are looking forward to the demo because it will provide a tempting insight into the immersive world of Tekken 8 showing the development of this renowned fighting game franchise.