Eddy is Tekken 8’s first DLC character, Bandai Namco has introduced.
The veteran Tekken character launches sooner or later this spring, as revealed in a brand new video displaying off Tekken 8’s opening film.
Eddy sports activities a brand new high-top dreads coiffure and a brand new outfit for Tekken 8, though his capoeira combating type is current and proper.
The video reveals 4 DLC characters are at the moment deliberate for season 1, the primary of which is Eddy. One other follows in summer time, one other within the autumn, then the fourth within the winter.
As for the opening film, it’s extra of a personality montage reasonably than a narrative set-up, with over-the-top expressions from the various characters packed into the clip.
We see acquainted faces in addition to just a few newcomers, however the ongoing battle between Jin and Kazuya stays the main focus. In the event you want a Tekken catch-up (at this stage, who doesn’t?), try the Tekken 8 story thus far explainer from none aside from Succession’s Brian Cox.
Tekken 8, due out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X and S, and PC on January 26, sees the return of the well-known combating recreation franchise following Tekken 7’s launch in 2015. Try IGN’s Tekken 8 Ultimate Preview to see the way it’s shaping up.
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