
At this point, a release date is really all that Tekken 8 is missing. While it's widely believed that the PS5 fighting game will launch in 2024 — preferably before Evo 2024, which takes place at the end of July — Bandai Namco hasn't been dropping any hints. What's more, the current Tekken World Tour — based around the aged Tekken 7 — is ongoing, and is set to end with a finals event in January.
Now, we could be handed a Tekken 8 launch date at said finals — it would be a great way for Tekken 7 to bow out and welcome its successor to the stage — but new evidence may just suggest that we're getting a date sooner than many anticipate.
As spotted by Twisted Voxel, Tekken 8 has received an age rating in South Korea. Such ratings often point towards some kind of imminent announcement, typically to do with release dates and pre-order information. But before you get too excited, this isn't always the case; the appearance of a rating is no guarantee, even if it does show that something is happening behind the scenes.
We're just connecting the dots here, but it's worth noting that Gamescom 2023 is fast approaching. The German convention begins next week, on the 22nd August, with Geoff Keighley's Gamescom Opening Night Live show. We can think of worse places to announce a release date...
When do you think Tekken 8 will launch? When will it get a date? Feel free to make some bold predictions in the comments section below.
(Thanks Greatsong1 for the tip)
[source twistedvoxel.com]
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We’re living in a fighting game golden age, you love to see it (sans aggressive monetisation).
I'd guess February or March. Give 7 its grand send-off and move on. That would allow the game a month or two before Evo Japan in April next year. Also, Evo said they were planning a third event, so I wouldn't be shocked if it was a Euro event and an announcement at Gamescom.
Judging by the annoying case of the Suikoden remaster, it's definitely possible to still be left hanging as the article states.
May or June 2024.
14th May 2024 to coincide with Mokujin‘s 2001st birthday.
Seems like everybody is going crazy for Mortal Kombat 1, but this is the fighting game I'm most hyped for. Tekken 7 was a nice step up from 6 and 8 is looking like it could be the successor to 5 that I've been waiting for. I'm thinking this game would be a great way to kick off very early 2024.
Hope it's next year I want them to take their time with this one. With Street Fighter VI and Mortal 1 Kombat out this year we aren't exactly starved of fighting games right now 😅
@Keyblade-Dan There's no way it's coming out this year. Earliest would be first quarter somewhere in 2024. Judging from the leaked roster, we're only just close to getting trailers for half the characters.
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