Developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, TEKKEN 8 promises to be the most visually stunning TEKKEN title yet and comes along with major new changes to combat, with a new “aggressive” combat system that encourages an offense-first play style, rewarding players who stay on the attack while offering spectacular plays. With the upcoming CNT, players will have a chance to experience this new philosophy and play a part in helping influence key game mechanics and features coming to TEKKEN 8.
The TEKKEN8 Closed Network Test will feature 16 characters and 5 beautiful stages.
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Developed by Bandai Namco Studio Inc., TEKKEN 8 promises to be the most visually stunning TEKKEN title yet and comes along with major new changes to combat, with a new “aggressive” combat system that encourages an offense-first play style, rewarding players who stay on the attack while offering spectacular plays. With the upcoming CNT, players will have a chance to experience this new philosophy and play a part in helping influence key game mechanics and features coming to TEKKEN 8.
The TEKKEN 8 CNT will feature online head-to-head “Ranked matches” with cross-platform matchmaking. Selected players will be able to pick from 16 characters including Jin, Kazuya, Paul, Law, King, Lars, Jack 8, Xiaoyu, Nina, Leroy, Lili, Asuka, Hwoarang, Bryan and the newly announced Claudio. There will be five stages available, Urban Square, Yakushima, Rebel Hangar, Sanctum, and Arena.
The CNT will take place across two different sessions, with a Week 1 CNT only on PlayStation 5 and Week 2 CNT available for all three platforms, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A subscription to Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus is not required to participate. Participants to the CNT will be selected on a first-come, first serve basis. More information on the TEKKEN 8 CNT can be found here.
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Date and session times for the TEKKEN 8 are as follows:
- Week 1 – PlayStation 5 only
- 21st July at 09:00 BST – 24th July at 08:00 BST
- Maintenance will be held from July 21st, at 21:00 BST until July 22nd, 00:00 BST
- 21st July at 09:00 BST – 24th July at 08:00 BST
- Week 2 – PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- July 28th, at 09:00 BST – July 31st, at 08:00 BST
- Maintenance will be held from July 29th, 09:00 BST until 29th July at 12:00 BST
- July 28th, at 09:00 BST – July 31st, at 08:00 BST
PlayStation 5 players participating in the Week 1 session will also be able to participate in the Week 2 session.
⚠️Attention fighters⚠️
Please be aware that the registration page to the #TEKKEN8 Closed Network Test differs depending on your location.
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