The next actor summarizes the story of the Guinness record-holding brand before its launch on January 26
Kodoani.com – Bandai Namco Entertainment America has just launched a promotional campaign for Tekken 8 by airing a new video in which Succession star Brian Cox recounts the journey of the Tekken franchise from its inception to the present day. This video was broadcast on Tuesday.
Tekken 8’s story continues the success of Tekken 7 and takes place nearly six years after the events of the previous game. Guinness World Records has recognized Tekken as the video game brand with the longest story in history, proving its popularity and appeal in the gaming community.
The official release date of Tekken 8 is January 26. The game will launch with a total of 32 characters, including familiar characters such as Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, Nina Williams and many others, including also Kuma.
Tekken 8 is in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC platforms via Steam. The appearance of characters like Devil Jin, Hwoarang, and Zafina promises to bring a unique experience to players.
Previously, Tekken 7 was launched in June 2017 and achieved great success on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam. The anime series Tekken: Bloodline, which continues the plot of Tekken 3, premiered on Netflix in August 2022, expanding the franchise’s fandom further.