Tekken 8 (NoHateDrake)

Tekken 8 is the tenth installment in the Tekken series. It takes place 3 years after the events of Tekken 7, after Kazuya threw Heihachi into the lava of a volcano, presumably dead.

Plot
Tekken 8 takes place 5 months after the events of Tekken 7. After defeating Heihachi, Kazuya has taken control of G Corporation and The Mishima Zaibaitsu. He has taken the throne. Now, the fate of the world as we know it lies in Jin, Lars, Alisa, and Lee's hands as they now have to take down Kazuya and the two largest organizations in the world before it's too late. But, there is another who lurks in the shadows...

Unreal Engine 5
Tekken 8 uses the Unreal Engine 5, and is the first game in the series to use the engine. This allows for stunning graphics, like the graphics shown in The Matrix Awakens, a demo showcasing the engine released in 2021.

Beta
A beta for Tekken 8 was released In late 2022. The beta would be open for 1 week and would be available to play on Playstation 4, Playstation 5, and Xbox Series X.

Gameplay
The gameplay is similar to Tekken 7 with some new features added.

Reversal Clash
Parry an attack to activate the Reversal Clash, both you and your opponent will impact. Press a certain button to do a certain move. This mechanic is similar to the Reversal Edge mechanic in Soul Calibur VI.

Rage Combo
Rage Combo is a special combo you can use when Rage Art is activated, it is a fast 20 hit combo that ends with either a mini Rage Drive or Rage Art. Due to the move being broken in beta, Bandai Namco made a meter for this move.

Scenario Campaign
A returning game mode from Tekken 6. It is now divided into three sub-modes.


 * Main Scenario - Play as Lars, Anna, and Lee as you fight through the G Corporation and The Mishima Zabaitsu HQ with the final fight being against HEI-8.
 * Scenario Playthrough - play through scenarios. Play different scenarios starring certain characters. Boss fight varies by scenario. Here are some of the scenarios to choose from.

Jun's Awakening
Play as a possessed Jun and fight through G Corporation soldiers and reach Jin and Kazuya in their final battle.

Kazuya: Fighting Demons
Play as Kazuya in a flashback to Tekken 1 and 2 when Kazuya was tring to contain the devil gene within him.

Story Mode
Tekken 8's story mode focuses on the final battle between Jin and Kazuya. The story mode is divided into two sub-modes.


 * The Mishima/Devil Gene Saga - the main story mode. Jin and Kazuya face in the final battle, the story also focuses on characters such as Alisa, Lars, Lee, and Jun Kazama.
 * Character Episodes - character specific story modes. This time, all characters have their own character episode. However, unlike Tekken 7 where each character had 1 fight, this time each character has 8 fights against predetermined opponents, similar to how it was in previous titles.

Arcade Mode
Traditional arcade mode. Play the Arcade version of Tekken 8. The player chooses a character and goes through 10 stages in which the player goes through the character's story. The first 7 are random characters, 8th is the character's rival, the 9th is against Jin, Kazuya, or Jun, and the 10th is one of the devil versions of one of the 9th characters, Angel, or Unknown.

Ghost Battle
You can now play Ghost Battle against real players. If you get to the 30th stage and achive the highest rank "Tekken God" You get +1,000,000 fight money.

Survival Mode
The player goes through 100 stages in which the player fights as much characters as possible. The 100th stage is a boss fight. If you win the 100th stage on the boss fight you will get +1,000,000 fight money, Your rank will go up, and you will unlock customization items for all characters, amount varying on how much time it took

5 to 40 Minutes = Maximum awards

40 to 60 Minutes = Medium awards

60 to 90+ Minutes = Minimum awards

Tag Battle
A game mode from the Tekken Tag Tournament series. Play as two characters and fight the opponents tag team style

Tag Controls:
Xbox = Click Right Analog Stick

Playstation = Click Right Analog Stick

Arcade = TBA

Tag Move Controls:
Same as Tekken Tag Tournament 1 & 2.

Character Customization
New Character Customization items have been added with some being from Tekken 6, TTT2, and T5 and even parts of costumes from previous games, along with the option to create your own character.

Tekken Bowl
Game mode from Tekken 7

Tekken Ball
Returning game mode from Tekken 3.

Tekken Dance
A dance competition between two characters in a Dance Dance Revolution playstyle.

Theater
Theater is back and is now divided into three sub-modes.


 * Jukebox - listen to soundtrack from Tekken 8. DLCS come with additional music. You can also import music from various music apps to certain characters, along with importing existing soundtrack to characters and stages. This feature, unlike in Tekken 7, is available for all platforms, including Nintendo Switch.
 * Gallery - view the art of Tekken 8 and previous games. Art can be unlocked via Arcade, Story, Survival, and Scenario Modes. Art can also be unlocked from the shop.
 * Replay Library - view screenshots and video replays captured in your game. There are 100+ slots for replays and screenshots.

Story Mode
Tekken 8's story mode focuses on the final battle between Jin and Kazuya. The story mode is divided into two sub-modes.


 * The Mishima/Devil Gene Saga - the main story mode. Jin and Kazuya face in the final battle, the story also focuses on characters such as Alisa, Lars, Lee, and Jun Kazama.
 * Character Episodes - character specific story modes. This time, all characters have their own character episode. However, unlike Tekken 7 where each character had 1 fight, this time each character has 8 fights against predetermined opponents, similar to how it was in previous titles.

Opening/Prologue
The opening starts with a flyer for the King of Iron Fist Tournament 2 on the floor as Jun picks it up.

The narrator comes on. "20 years ago, there was a warrior named Jun, an animal protection officer, protecting all wildlife."

It then cuts to artwork of Kazuya in his devil form.

"Sensing a mysterious power in Kazuya, she enters the tournament to release the mystic forces surrounding him."

"But, the power was too much for her. Her touch led out a different side of Kazuya."

It shows artwork of Angel.

"Angel, the power of Jun and Kazuya fused into one being, made to protect Earth."

"Yet, their power together also created evil; Jin Kazama."

"Jin now uses that evil to destroy more evil; his family."

"That quest comes to an end, now."

It then cuts to Jun and a child Jin Kazama running in grass fields. This is the happiest Jin has ever been, and the happiest Jun has seen Jin.

"Catch me if you can!" Jun says as Jin giggles.

Jin looks all over for Jun. He cannot find her.

All of a sudden she finds Jun choked out by Ogre, the ancient warrior.

Jin is now seen as an adult.

You fight Ogre as Jin.

After you beat Ogre, you get knocked over by Ogre as Jun gets brutally choked out and her head gets crushed by Ogre in front of Jin.

Jin wakes up, as it was a nightmare.

"Jun.." He mumbles.

It then cuts to Jun laying next to a cliff. The devil gene has been boiling inside of her, trying to revive her for 15 years

She opens her eyes.

Cutscene 2
Many people are gathered in the arena for the King of Iron Fist Tournament 8. Jin has entered the tournament to defeat Kazuya.

Earlier that day, Jin, Alisa, and Lars planned how they were going to defeat Kazuya and put an end to the devil gene.

"Jin, you are our only hope to defeating Kazuya." Lars says

"Right", Jin says, "I can't defeat him alone, however. You two will help lure the prey by fighting the tekken force soldiers."

"Roger", Alisa replies.

Later that day, Kazuya announces the next King of Iron Fist Tournament.

"Just so you know, things will not go your way as you think they will", Jin says to Kazuya

"I will put an end to you, i will be the last Mishima standing.. but.. not the last Kazama standing," Jin adds.

Kazuya has a suspicious face, as he thinks Jin may be planning something.

Kazuya scoffs.

"If you think you can take down my new and improved Tekken Force soldiers, you might as well kill yourself right here. Good luck, Jin."

Meanwhile, Alisa and Lars are fighting through the Tekken Force soldiers.

Cutscene 1
"I cant believe we have to fight off this damn organization again!" Lars says.

"Don't worry. This time, we'll do it right!" Alisa replies.

The player has to fight 5 Tekken Soldiers and 3 Jack-8's as Lars and Alisa.

Cutscene 2
Lars knockes out a Jack-8. They then run through the halls of the G Corporation head quarters.

Cutscene 1
As Jin, you face Lidia Sobieska, a Polish woman seeking revenge on the Mishimas.

"So, who are you?" Jin asks.

She stares cold into Jin's soul and without saying a word, she charges at Jin and knocks him back.

Jin gets up and the fight starts.

Cutscene 2
"I wont back down, you will not take down my country of Poland!" Lidia says.

"I have nothing to do with the Mishima Zaibatsu, I want to destroy it, like you do. Now, i'd appreciate if you get the hell out of my way." Jin says

"Hmph. Very well. Your still on my list, though, ally or not. I will be your bloodline's worst nightmare." Lidia says as she runs off."

Cutscene 1
For the 2nd battle, you fight Bryan Fury.

"Oh, its you. Get the hell out of my way or get your face smashed in!" Bryan says

"You first," Jin replies

Bryan laughs, "We'll see about that! After i'm done with you, i will be the first to kill Kazuya Mishima!"

Cutscene 2
With his foot on Bryan, Jin smirks.

"Kazuya is way stronger than you think. The devil within him is too much for a low life like you. Stay out of this and let me handle defeating Kazuya."

Cutscene 1
For the 3rd battle, you face Nina Williams as she bursts through the window of the stage.

"Well well well, if it isnt Jin Kazama, Still trying to take down the Zaibatsu?" Nina says.

"What do you want? If you wanna help me, you can help by staying out of my way. Leave Kazuya to me," Jin replies.

"The only thing thats gonna be in your way is my strikes. Dont worry, this wont take long."

Jin scoffs.

Cutscene 2
Kazuya feels a very strong power up ahead. A power that feels somewhat familiar..

He heads out to where it leads him. A shadowy figure arises.

"Another devil gene user? Wait, no.... it cant be-"

It's Jun Kazama. Revived by the devil gene, she has been completely consumed by it. She attacks Kazuya.

The player now faces Jun Kazama as Kazuya Mishima

Cutscene 1
Alisa and Lars fight off more Tekken Force soldiers.

The player fights more Tekken Force soldiers and Jacks.

Cutscene 2
Alisa and Lars encounter Eddy Gordo who is seeking revenge on Kazuya. Eddy agrees to help them take down the Mishima Zaibatsu, once and for all.

Suddenly, an explosion happens as the room floor collapses into a room where several robots with Kazuya and Heihachi's likeness are hidden under the headquarters. It is revealed that Kazuya has mind controlled Lee with the devil gene and now he and Violet Corporation is under Kazuya's control. Kazuya has ordered Lee to create strong Tekken Force soldiers as a backup plan and to kill Jin. Lee has fought the devil gene controlling him and has fought Kazuya, but he has failed. Kazuya is shown holding Lee's neck and throwing him into the wall.

"So, you've come all this way to die? Pathetic." Kazuya says as multiple Kazuya soldiers led by one robot Heihachi charge at the group.

The player now fights 3 of them along with HEI-8 as the boss fight of the level.

Cutscene 3
Lars is seen getting a green thin sword from one of the soldiers (A sword replicating Yoshimitsu's) and cuts the Heihachi bot in half. As both of his halves come apart, Kazuya is behind the bot as both pieces fall down as he smirks and knocks out Lars with the dragon uppercut. Alisa tries to fight back against Kazuya but fails.

Cutscene 1
Lee wakes up with incredible power. So incredible that Kazuya can sense it. He hasnt sensed this amount of power since Jin's devil gene awakening. When Lee was under Kazuya's control, the devil gene took over Lee.

"You will pay..for...YOUR SINS!" Lee says as he charges at Kazuya.

The player now faces Kazuya as Devil Lee.

Cutscene 2
Lee punches Kazuya in the gut so hard that Kazuya gets flashbacks of Lee and Kazuya training together and having a good time. This puts Kazuya in tears. But, Kazuya isnt as forgiving as the average human. He then has an evil smirk on his face as he punches Lee in the gut even harder, sending him out of the building. Several ambulances and policemen observe this. Jin looks at the smoke coming from the area. He gets in his devil form and flies over there. He blasts the ambulance cars and police cars with his laser eyes. He flies down to Lee in the flames around him, as there is too, flames in his own eyes. He believes Lee is dead.

"I will do what i must, i will end this." Jin said.

He flies rapidly to the building in under two seconds as he bursts in, grabs Kazuya's face and throws him out of the building, like he did to Heihachi in Tekken 3. He pushes Kazuya into the ground, punching him mercilessly. He ends him with one punch with all his might, a punch engulfed with all the flames of his enemies; and the flames that lay by Lee's seemingly dead body. Kazuya is laid out deep into the ground.

"The deed is done, Jun ." Jin says as he smirks.

Cutscene 1
Jin picks up Kazuya to put into the volcano. Suddenly Kazuya grabs Jin's throat and throws him into the spikes on the gate. Jin gets up, however. The two battle it out in both of their devil forms.

The player now has to battle Kazuya as Jin in the final battle.

Returning Characters

 * Alisa Bosconovitch
 * Anna Williams
 * Armor King II
 * Asuka Kazama
 * Bob Richards
 * Bryan Fury
 * Christie Monteiro
 * Claudio
 * Craig Marduk
 * Devil Jin
 * Devil Kazuya
 * Devil Lee
 * Eddy Gordo
 * Eliza
 * Feng Wei
 * Gigas
 * Hwoarang
 * Jin Kazama
 * Julia Chang
 * Jun Kazama
 * Katarina Alves
 * King II
 * Kuma II
 * Lars Anderson
 * Lee Chaolan/Violet
 * Leo Kliesen
 * Lei Wulong
 * Leroy Smith
 * Lidia Sobieska
 * Lili De Rochefort
 * Ling Xiaoyu
 * Lucky Chloe
 * Marshall Law
 * Master Raven
 * Michelle Chang
 * Miguel Callabrero Rojo
 * Nina Williams
 * Panda
 * Paul Phoenix
 * Shaheen
 * Steve Fox
 * Yoshimitsu
 * Zaheen

New Characters

 * Angel
 * Devil Jun/Unknown
 * Jack-8
 * HEI-8

Stages
TBA

Arcade Version
There are only 30 of the 46 total characters in the Arcade Version. These 30 characters include:


 * Alisa Bosconovitch
 * Angel
 * Asuka Kazama
 * Bob Richards
 * Bryan Fury
 * Christie Monteiro
 * Craig Marduk
 * Devil Jin
 * Devil Jun/Unknown (Unlockable via cheat code)
 * Eliza
 * Jin Kazama
 * Julia Chang
 * Jun Kazama (Unlockable via cheat code)
 * Katarina Alves
 * Lee Chaolan/Violet
 * Lidia Sobieska
 * Lili De Rochefort
 * Ling Xiaoyu
 * Lucky Chloe
 * Marshall Law

Only Arcade Mode and Story Mode are available in this port.

Console Version
After 2 years, Tekken 8 was ported to Xbox and Playstation consoles in 2024.

All Characters are available in this port.

Al Game Modes are available in this port.

Nintendo Switch - Tekken 8: The Final Battle
Tekken 8 was ported to Nintendo Switch in February 2025.

Only Arcade Mode, Story Mode, Character Customization, and Scenario Battle, Tekken Bowl, Tekken Ball, and Tekken Dance were game modes are in this port.

5 Smash Bros characters are in this port, along with several Nintendo customization items.

The only Arcade boss in this port is Kazuya and Unknown.

Character Episodes are the only form of Story Mode in this port.

Trivia
TBA

Soundtrack

 * Kazuya - Emotionless Passion (Remix)

Gallery
TBA

Trailers
TBA