TEKKEN 8

An offense-first entry

Developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco, TEKKEN 8 launched on 26 January 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam), with online cross-play. It offers 32 characters at launch, including three newcomers (Azucena, Victor and Reina), a Heat system and Rage Arts that encourage offense, and a Special Style that lets beginners pull off moves with a single button. Single-player content includes the “The Dark Awakens” story mode, character episodes, the avatar-based Arcade Quest mode and Super Ghost Battles against AI that mimics a player’s style. The game keeps receiving characters as DLC, sold separately or in season passes.

What the press says

On PS5, Push Square (9/10) calls it a modern fighting game masterclass: accessible yet deeply technical battles, a hype story mode, solid single-player options and great rollback netcode, with no team battle mode and a too-short Arcade Quest as the downsides. TheSixthAxis (9/10, PS5) praises the smoothest fighting in the series, lots of customisation and single-player content, but notes a move list that can overwhelm newcomers. GamingBolt (9/10, PS5) praises excellent visuals, enjoyable new characters and the Heat system, while noting awkward pacing at times in the story mode. TheGamer (4.5/5, PS5) likes the Heat system and the story mode, but feels Arcade Quest won’t offer much to veterans.

Editions and prices

Checked on 12 November 2026: the Standard Edition costs €39.99 on Steam, the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Store. The Advanced Edition (three extra characters) costs €49.99 on Steam and Xbox; on the PlayStation Store it is on sale at €27.49 instead of €49.99 until 21 November 2026 at 00:59 (Paris time). The Season 2 Deluxe Edition costs €79.99 and the Season 2 Ultimate Edition €89.99 on all three stores; these editions do not include Season 3 content. Standalone DLC (characters, season passes) and subscriber-only prices are not listed as offers. Physical editions were not checked for this survey.

Who is it for?

One-on-one fighting game fans, from series veterans to newcomers thanks to Special Style and Arcade Quest. Players hoping for a team mode or a long single-player campaign beyond the story may be left wanting.

Press average

The score block above shows the press average computed from original reviews of the PS5 version, checked on 12 November 2026: Push Square 9/10, TheSixthAxis 9/10, GamingBolt 9/10 and TheGamer 4.5/5. Each score is converted to /20 and averaged with equal weight. The PC and Xbox versions are not covered. This summary is not a hands-on review.