Tekken fans, get ready to witness the return of two beloved characters in Tekken 8! Bandai Namco Entertainment has recently released two new gameplay trailers showcasing the reimagined movesets of Jun Kazama and Ling Xiaoyu.
Jun Kazama has been absent from the Tekken series since Tekken Tag Tournament 2 in 2011, and fans have eagerly awaited her return to the series even though she made a brief appearance in the free-to-play game Tekken Revolution in 2013.
In her trailer, Jun Kazama, the Light of Hope, exhibits her graceful and fluid fighting style as she faces off against Kazuya Mishima, one of the franchise’s main antagonists. Jun’s martial arts prowess is highlighted as she effortlessly dodges and counterattacks Kazuya’s aggressive strikes.
In a dramatic conclusion to the fight, Jun unleashes a blinding light that seems to purify Kazuya of the evil energy that has consumed him. The trailer also showcases Jun’s new look, which features an updated costume and visual design that retains her gentle manner.
Ling Xiaoyu, the Dancing Phoenix, demonstrates her unique fighting style that incorporates dance-like movements and acrobatics. She takes on her opponents with impressive agility and speed, delivering swift kicks and punches that showcase her mastery of the Chinese martial arts, Baguazhang and Piguazhang.
Like Jun, Ling also has a new look in Tekken 8, with an updated costume and visual design that stays true to her playful and cheerful personality. The trailer highlights her versatility and speed, which are sure to make her a formidable opponent in the game.
The return of these two iconic characters is sure to excite longtime fans of the series, and newcomers can look forward to experiencing the thrill of Tekken’s fast-paced and intense battles.
Players can look forward to mastering Jun Kazama’s and Ling Xiaoyu’s signature moves and combos, and executing their powerful finishers when Tekken 8 arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, although the exact release date is yet to be announced.
▍About Tekken 8
Tekken 8 is an upcoming 3D fighting game and a direct sequel to Tekken 7, continuing after that game’s story as Jin Kazama gets ready for the final battle against his father Kazuya Mishima to once and for all end the Mishima bloodline. The game builds on Jin’s relationship with his family, his mother Jun Kazama, and finally comes to terms with his Devil gene power.
Fight against AI or human opponents along a 3D stage in this 4-button fighting game that’s been around since 1994, with several characters and the series’ staple juggling mechanics, and an emphasis on movement.
Tekken 8 also has a new gameplay mechanic called the Heat mechanic, letting you cancel out of certain attacks or activate them from neutral to power up your character, granting your attacks new properties, new movement options, and the ability to follow up on attacks as combo extensions. The game’s built from the ground up with re-rendered character animations and new voice lines for its characters.
