Tekken 8 is the latest installment in the Tekken Series, which is the go-to for many fighting game enthusiasts. The title is coming out in January 2024, and fans anticipate a massive improvement, as teased by the various teasers and trailers.
The game will be released nine years after the last title, which, in all fairness, does not show its age. From the reveal and various character trailers the game received, it will most likely utilize the power of Unreal Engine 5 to its advantage. The game already has one of the best, if not the best, character rosters in the series, confirmed so far. Now, before release, the first DLC character has been revealed, and it is one that series veterans know and love!
Tekken 8’s first DLC character, Eddy Gordo, is revealed to be released in the spring of 2024
Gamers stuck by the Tekken series from its arcade days will quickly identify the iconic Eddy Gordo. Undoubtedly, Eddy, the character with the most panache and athleticism out of the original characters, was a popular choice among players who preferred button spamming instead of learning combos.
That is because Eddy’s playstyle is fluid and velvet-smooth. The character will soon be available as the Character Year 1 Pass, as revealed in the title’s opening movie, which initially features Jin Kazama going head-to-head with Kazuya going head-to-head with each other. This is followed by other characters and armed troops appearing as energetic background score rolls in the background.
Soon, we are treated to a look at the game’s rich and diverse character roster in a cinematic montage focusing on each character’s fighting style and combinations. Right towards the end of the opening movie, we see the thrilling announcement at the 2-minute and 20-second mark.
Eddy Gordo is seen taking his signature. Capoeira’s stance as he effortlessly waltzes around, and the viewer gets a peak of his shadow formed on the ground. After that, we see the motion capture of Eddy being teased with a high poly 3D model moving in his signature style. Right at the next instant, we see the Brazilian fighter make a much-hyped appearance with his usual carefree swagger. Springboarding on solid ground and indulging in somersaults and flawless handstands.
The character then quips:
Keep a passionate heart and a cool head
Afterward, we see him standing and taking his position in a slot reserved for the Spring DLC character and three other slots titled Summer, Autumn, and Winter, respectively. It is clear that Eddy is not the only DLC character that will be added to the game post-launch, and at least three more will be gracing the fighter’s roster.
The game currently has 32 confirmed characters apart from Eddy, who will be added at launch; readers can find the complete list below:
- Asuka Kazama
- Azucena
- Bryan Fury
- Claudio Serafino
- Devil Jin
- Devil Kazuya
- Emilie De Rochefort (Lili)
- Hwoarang
- Jack-8
- Jin Kazama
- Jun Kazama
- Kazuya Mishima
- King
- Lars Alexandersson
- Leroy Smith
- Ling Xiaoyu
- Marshall Law
- Nina Williams
- Paul Phoenix
- Raven
- Kuma/Panda
- Steve Fox
- Dragunov
- Shaheen
- Leo
- Yoshimitsu
- Feng
- Zafina
- Alisa Bosconovich
- Lee Chaolan
- Victor Chevalier
- Reina
The list contains iconic characters like Eddy viz. Nina, King, Paul, and Jin, and new additions like Raven and Azucena that players will look forward to controlling. Tekken 8, apart from using Unreal Engine 5 to incorporate graphical improvements, will also incorporate new mechanics, such as the confirmed Heat System, to make the game stand out in the series.
When fans were treated to the first look at the gameplay, the new heat system was praised by fans because it increased a given character’s move-set variety. The related intricacies in the mechanics allow players to be more attack-oriented in their strategy. With additions like the Heat Burst Attack and Heat Engagers, the game will be an innovative addition to the series lineups. Tekken 8 releases on January 26 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | Series S, and PC.
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