Bandai Namco has revealed a primary have a look at the upcoming Tekken 8 DLC character Armor King, and introduced a model new character.
On the Evo preventing recreation event, followers received an in-depth have a look at Armor King, the following DLC character coming to the sport, in an all-new gameplay trailer, under.
Armor King hits Tekken 8 on October 16, with 72-hour early entry for Season 2 Character & Stage Move and Season 2 Character Move holders starting 13 October.
The trailer additionally revealed the ultimate DLC character for Season 2, introducing new fighter Miary Zo. Hailing from Madagascar, Miary Zo joins the roster in Winter 2025 as the primary authentic DLC character for Tekken 8. The Winter DLC additionally features a new stage set in Miary Zo’s dwelling nation.
Right here’s the official blurb on Armor King:
Thirsting for revenge, the jet black villain Armor King returns to the Tekken ring. The “Darkish Supernova” now sports activities a fiery mane, and as showcased within the trailer, brings again his arsenal of explosive strikes and devastating combos. His addition to Tekken 8 grows the sport’s roster to 39 fighters.
And right here’s the blurb on Miary Zo:
Whilst they put together to play Armor King, followers can already look ahead to the following fighter, Miary Zo — the primary authentic DLC character coming to Tekken 8. Miary Zo’s temporary reveal included glimpses of a brand new stage coming together with her as a part of the Winter DLC. The trailer showcased environments set in her traditionally wealthy homeland of Madagascar, that includes the island nation’s recognizable structure and iconic baobab timber basked within the glow of a setting solar. Bandai Namco will reveal extra details about Winter DLC content material within the coming months.
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