Surprise! Tekken 8 Brings Back Beloved Fighter

Tekken fans are in for a treat with the recent accidental leak of a gameplay trailer for Tekken 8, which confirms the return of Bryan Fury as a playable character. Bandai Namco has also announced the comeback of Hwoarang, a fan-favorite known for his speed and powerful kicks. The excitement surrounding the return of these beloved characters is palpable among fans.

Bandai Namco is keeping the hype going with new character trailers that showcase their abilities and unique combat styles. Nina Williams has also been confirmed to make a return in the upcoming game, set to release in late 2023 or early 2024. In addition to expanding the roster of playable characters, Tekken 8 will introduce a brand-new mechanic called the "Heat System," which allows players to harness their aggressiveness as offensive attacks to enhance their playstyle.

After accidentally posting a gameplay trailer on Instagram dedicated to Bryan Fury, Tekken's official account confirmed that he will join the roster of Tekken 8. The trailer, which was quickly deleted, showcased Bryan Fury's impressive combination of punches and knee attacks, as well as his electrifying high and mid-kicks. Despite the excitement surrounding his addition to the game, some fans expressed disappointment with the character's design, suggesting that more deviation from his original appearance would have been preferable. While Bandai Namco did add a small skull to Bryan's leg, some fans felt that additional changes could have been made to further fuel anticipation for the game.

Bryan Fury's return is expected, as he has been a staple character in almost every mainline Tekken game since his debut in Tekken 3 in 1997. Known for his visually satisfying hits, the former police officer has won over fans and will showcase his unique Kickboxing style and impressive pressure tactics against even the toughest opponents in Tekken 8. Joining him are returning characters Leroy Smith and Asuka Kazama, the latter of whom is a member of the powerful Kazama bloodline and possesses superhuman attributes such as agility and reflexes. Leroy, on the other hand, is renowned for his defensive prowess and has proven his worth against formidable foes in his own storyline.

Tekken 8 is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.