The TEKKEN World Tour Finals 2023 concluded with a bang, crowning Arslan Ash as the new champion. This victory marks a significant transition as Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. gears up for the TEKKEN World Tour 2024, set to commence on April 13. The upcoming tournament heralds a new era, featuring TEKKEN 8 as the main title, promising a fresh and exhilarating experience for players and fans alike.
TEKKEN 8: Ushering in a New Generation
Developed by Bandai Namco Studios, TEKKEN 8 leverages the capabilities of Unreal® Engine 5, bringing the iconic fighting game series to new heights. Players can look forward to engaging in battles that amplify the franchise’s hallmark traits, including stunning visuals, remodeled characters, destructible environments, and an innovative “Aggressive” battle system. Set for release on January 26, 2024, TEKKEN 8 will be available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X | S, and PC via Steam®.
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New Partnerships and Exciting Collaborations
The TEKKEN World Tour 2024 welcomes notable partnerships with Chipotle, Venum, Uniqlo, and Victrix by PDP. These collaborations bring unique offerings to the TEKKEN community:
- Chipotle: Demonstrating its commitment to esports, Chipotle joins as a partner, offering fans the chance to vote for the next TEKKEN 8 themed menu item.
- Venum: This collaboration unveils an apparel line inspired by TEKKEN legends Marshall Law, Paul Phoenix, and Jin Kazama, blending style and performance.
- Victrix by PDP: The partnership introduces a line of eight Special Edition Tekken 8 products, including controllers, backpacks, and arcade fight sticks.
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Tournament Format and Schedule
The TEKKEN World Tour 2024 will feature global and regional leaderboards, with MASTER+, MASTER, CHALLENGER, and DOJO in-person competitions. Points will be awarded to top players, leading to the Global Finals where the TEKKEN World Tour 2024 Champion will be crowned.
- MASTER+ EVO JAPAN 2024: The tour includes two Master+ qualifying events, starting with EVO Japan 2024 from April 27-29.
- DOJO Events: These offline competitions offer both global and regional leaderboard points, with a detailed approval process for tournament organizers.
As the TEKKEN World Tour 2024 approaches, fans and competitors can stay updated on event dates, locations, and signups at tekkenworldtour.com. The announcement trailer is available for viewing, and for more details on TEKKEN 8, including game features and character roster, be sure come check out our gaming section.
Players can prepare for the main game of the world tour when Tekken 8 releases on January 26, 2024.
About Tekken 8
Release Date: January 26, 2024
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows
Developers: BANDAI NAMCO Studios, Arika
Publishers: BNE Entertainment, Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
Genre: Fighting game
Modes: Single-player video game, Multiplayer video game
Series: Tekken
Logline
The TEKKEN series holds the record of being the longest-running story in a video game franchise. Just as the ending dialogue of Tekken 7 mentioned, this new entry will focus on the father and son showdown between Kazuya
Are you ready to experience the next level of competitive gaming with TEKKEN 8? What are your expectations for the new partnerships and collaborations in the TEKKEN World Tour 2024? How will the new game mechanics and visuals in the latest installment enhance the tournament experience? Let us know what you think on Discord!
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