Devil Jin, the powerful but cursed alternate fighting form of protagonist Jin Kazama, is one of four new fan-favorite characters revealed for TEKKEN 8. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. also revealed Zafina, Lee Chaolan, and Alisa Bosconovitch, and showed the first in-game glimpse of Panda, bringing the current number of fighters to 30 of the ultimate 32 unique characters who will make up the game’s full roster.
The title is coming on January 26, 2024, to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam., and is available now for pre-order in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate, with bonuses included for every edition. Also available is the limited Premium Collector’s Edition that features collectibles including a ten-inch tall glowing Jin figurine, a vintage style “King of the Iron Fist” Arcade Token, a Leroy Smith metal ring, and more.
The newest characters include:
Devil Jin
Devil Jin returns as the “Blank Wings of Ruin,” Jin’s demonic side coming from the devil gene in his blood and the embodiment of him living with his sins. Devil Jin’s appearance matches his name, and his fighting skills are beyond human capabilities.
Lee Chaolan
Lee Chaolan fights with Martial Arts, but his true power comes from the Violet Suit, a one-of-a-kind battle suit that uses sophisticated technology and unleashes attacks that reflect his “Silver haired-Demon” persona.
Alisa Bosconovitch
Alisa Bosconovitch is the “Destroying Automaton” developed by the brilliant scientist Dr. Bosconovitch.
Alisa’s fighting skills come from her high-mobility flight suit and her arsenal of technological weaponry.
Zafina
The “Mystic Stargazer” Zafina brings back her unique fight style rooted in her warrior heritage and her spiritual abilities as a mystical astrologist. Her methods are as old as her lineage, using Ancient Assassination Arts in her attacks.
Panda
Panda’s nickname as the “Pretty Protector” comes from her double duty as both Ling Xiaoyu’s pet and bodyguard. She uses Heihachi-Style Advanced Kuma Shin Ken as her fighting style.
Alongside these characters, we got the reveal of a brand new character Victor Chevalier, a completely new character from France joining the game’s roster. The character is voiced by famed French actor Vincent Cassel.
In the game, Victor Chevalier is a living legend who founded the UN’s independent forces. Descended from a lineage of distinguished knights, with a dream to rescue those in need, he followed the footsteps of his father and enlisted in the French Navy before joining the UN.
As he felt the world was on the brink of being taken over by a corporate giant, he founded and trained the Raven Force, armed forces that have the authority to act at their own discretion to counter the corporation's private armies.
Armed with an haute couture suit and the latest optical weapons, Victor takes up the mantle as leader of the UN forces and readies himself for the fight. For more information, please visit https://tekken.com/.