Bandai Namco has revealed a first look at the upcoming Tekken 8 DLC character Armor King, and announced a brand new character.
At the Evo fighting game tournament, fans got an in-depth look at Armor King, the next DLC character coming to the game, in an all-new gameplay trailer, below.
Armor King hits Tekken 8 on October 16, with 72-hour early access for Season 2 Character & Stage Pass and Season 2 Character Pass holders beginning 13 October.
The trailer also revealed the final DLC character for Season 2, introducing new fighter Miary Zo. Hailing from Madagascar, Miary Zo joins the roster in Winter 2025 as the first original DLC character for Tekken 8. The Winter DLC also includes a new stage set in Miary Zo’s home country.
Here’s the official blurb on Armor King:
Thirsting for revenge, the jet black villain Armor King returns to the Tekken ring. The “Dark Supernova” now sports a fiery mane, and as showcased in the trailer, brings back his arsenal of explosive moves and devastating combos. His addition to Tekken 8 grows the game’s roster to 39 fighters.
And here’s the blurb on Miary Zo:
Even as they prepare to play Armor King, fans can already look forward to the next fighter, Miary Zo — the first original DLC character coming to Tekken 8. Miary Zo’s brief reveal included glimpses of a new level coming with her as part of the Winter DLC. The trailer showcased environments set in her historically rich homeland of Madagascar, featuring the island nation’s recognizable architecture and iconic baobab trees basked in the glow of a setting sun. Bandai Namco will reveal more information about Winter DLC content in the coming months.
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