Bandai Namco has announced that it will be releasing a demo for TEKKEN 8 as early as this week for players who want to try out the 3D fighter ahead of its release next year on January 25, 2024.
According to a tweet from the official TEKKEN account, the demo for TEKKEN 8 will initially be released for the PS5 this Thursday, on December 14, while Xbox Series X|S and Steam gamers can try out the demo next Thursday, on December 21.
“Enjoy the first chapter of the #TEKKEN8 story, The Dark Awakens, and a local versus fighting mode,” reads a follow-up tweet that explains what players should find in the demo:
Get ready for your first battle in #TEKKEN8 🥊
— TEKKEN (@TEKKEN) December 12, 2023
The #TEKKEN 8 Demo releases on December 14 on @PlayStation and December 21 on @Xbox and @Steam! pic.twitter.com/K8ZrBl9ZKr
Bandai Namco previously announced that “Mastery,” a new song from The Last Rockstars, a Japanese rock band featuring some of the country’s biggest rock artists, such as X Japan’s Yoshiki, will be the official theme song for TEKKEN 8:
The new song “Mastery” was written for TEKKEN 8 and has an ultra-aggressive sound reminiscent of the intense battles and emotional storylines of the game, with Sugizo’s heavy, muscular guitar and Miyavi’s guitar and raps delivered as if they are posing challenges to opponents in battle. Hyde’s vocals sound as if they are violent punches, and YOSHIKI’s piano weaves the entire storyline. The track will be released as the official theme song of TEKKEN 8 in the near future.
Bandai Namco also shared a reveal and gameplay trailer for Dragunov last week, showing off the character’s Sambo combat style:
“Dragunov will make your blood run cold,” Bandai Namco said.