Tekken 8's Grand Finale: Last Fighter Reveal and More at Bandai Namco's November Showcase

Bandai Namco has announced a special event scheduled for November 12, featuring an extensive Tekken 8 showcase that promises to unveil the final character to join the game's roster. With over 30 diverse fighters, Tekken 8's roster is a mix of both seasoned veterans and newcomers to the franchise, and this upcoming addition will bring the total count to 32 playable combatants in the base game. The event will also host special guests, including the game's producer, Katsuhiro Harada.

Throughout the year, Tekken 8 has been gradually unveiling its roster, introducing fan-favorite characters like Jin Kazama, Ling Xiaoyu, and fresh faces like Azucena Milagros. Notably, Bandai Namco recently introduced a new fighter, Victor Chevalier, a stylish French combatant skilled in weapon-based combat, reminiscent of Tekken 7's DLC guest character, Noctis from Final Fantasy 15. With the anticipation for this fighting game at an all-time high, this event stands as one of the final showcases before Tekken 8's official launch in late January.

What to Expect on November 12

The announcement of this event was made via Bandai Namco's official Twitter account, in collaboration with the premier competitive fighting game tournament EVO. Set to go live on November 12 at PM PDT, the event will be streamed on EVO's official Twitch channel. The special Tekken 8 showcase will feature a match involving all of Tekken 7's EVO champion players, offering fans a chance to witness high-level gameplay early on. The announcement also tantalizingly hints at the revelation of the game's ultimate character addition.

Confirmed Tekken 8 Characters

• Alisa Bosconovich
• Asuka Kazama
• Azucena Ortiz
• Bryan Fury
• Claudio Serafino
• Devil Jin
• Feng Wei
• Hwoarang
• Jack-8
• Jin Kazama
• Jun Kazama
• Kazuya Mishima
• King
• Kuma
• Lars Alexandersson
• Lee Chaolan
• Leo Kliesen
• Leroy Smith
• Lili
• Ling Xiaoyu
• Marshall Law
• Nina Williams
• Panda
• Paul Phoenix
• Raven
• Sergei Dragunov
• Shaheen
• Steve Fox
• Victor Chevalier
• Yoshimitsu
• Zafina

Earlier this summer, Tekken 8's roster was leaked, revealing 32 fighters, and these predictions have since proven accurate as new characters have been announced. Based on the current roster and the leak, the final fighter is expected to be another newcomer, Reina.

According to early leaks, Reina is believed to be the secret daughter of Heihachi Mishima, the head of the troubled Tekken family. If this holds true, she would be the sister of Kazuya Mishima and, by extension, the aunt of Jin Kazama. With the game's narrative setting up a dramatic father-son clash between Kazuya and Jin, the introduction of Reina could add another layer to the longstanding family feud. It's important to exercise caution and await further details until Bandai Namco's upcoming event, which is just over a week away.