Is Tekken 8 Coming to Xbox?

The answer to the question of whether Tekken 8 is coming to Xbox is a resounding yes, with the game scheduled for release on Xbox Series X|S, in addition to PS5 and PC, on January 26, 2024. This confirmation puts to rest any speculation about the game’s availability on Microsoft’s next-generation console, ensuring that Xbox fans can enjoy the latest installment of the iconic Tekken series with its Unreal Engine 5 powered graphics and high-definition character models.

Tekken 8 FAQs

General Information

1. What is the release date of Tekken 8? The release date of Tekken 8 is scheduled for January 26, 2024, as confirmed by a new trailer shown during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live ceremony on August 22.
2. Which platforms will Tekken 8 be available on? Tekken 8 will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
3. Will Tekken 8 have a closed beta test? Yes, the Tekken 8 Closed Beta Test will be released on October 20, 2023, and will run from Friday, 20th October 10 AM CEST to Monday, 23rd October 9:00 AM CEST on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

Game Features and Gameplay

4. What are the new features in Tekken 8? Tekken 8 features high-definition character models built from the ground-up with high-fidelity skin, hair, and muscles that flex realistically to portray lifelike character animation.
5. Will Tekken 8 have a story mode? Yes, Tekken 8 will have a story mode that focuses on the Mishima family.
6. Who is the main character in Tekken 8? The main character in Tekken 8 is Jin Kazama, who mixes his bloodline’s own Kazama Style martial arts with the brutal Mishima Style.

Characters and Roster

7. Will Steve Fox be in Tekken 8? Yes, Steve Fox is one of the characters set to return to Tekken 8, along with Shaheen, Leo Kliesen, Dragunov, Kuma, and Yoshimitsu.
8. Is Heihachi in Tekken 8? There is no confirmation of Heihachi being in Tekken 8, making it potentially the first game without him.
9. Will Devil Jin be in Tekken 8? Yes, Devil Jin is one of the new fan-favorite characters revealed for TEKKEN 8.

Technical and Compatibility

10. Why won’t Tekken 8 be on PS4? Tekken 8 is skipping the last-gen PS4 and Xbox One likely due to the technical limitations of the older hardware and the game’s use of Unreal Engine 5.
11. Do you need Xbox Live to play Tekken 8? Online multiplayer on console requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Game Pass Core (sold separately).
12. Can Tekken 8 be played on Xbox? Yes, Tekken 8 can be played on Xbox Series X|S, and it will also be available on PS5 and PC.

Legacy and Reception

13. Is Tekken 7 kid-friendly? Tekken 7 contains some suggestive material, including female characters wearing revealing outfits and a scene where a man falls face-first into a woman’s chest, making it not entirely kid-friendly.
14. Did Tekken 7 sell well? Yes, Tekken 7 was a critical and commercial success, selling over 10 million copies as of December 2022.
15. Why was Tekken 7 so successful? Tekken 7 changed the game enough visually to attract new casual players, and its simplicity made it a game that people like to watch on Twitch and in the pro scene.