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This includes the addition of the Heat System and an intuitive Special Style control scheme.\u00a0 Heading into a busy season for fighting games, with events like Combo Breaker, CEO, and Evo 2023 all on the agenda for Tekken 7, it is likely T8 will get more reveals and even be playable in an early build frequently in the near future. That could mean more new and returning characters, gameplay showcases, and more\u2014though we already have a pretty good grasp on what the game will be.\u00a0 Related: Tekken 8 hands-on: A console-first approach levels up an arcade classic For everyone looking to keep in the loop about everything Tekken 8 has to offer, here is a full breakdown of playable characters, gameplay changes, a release date, and other details we already know about.\u00a0 Tekken 8: Release date, all characters, and gameplay changes Tekken 8: Release date and details Despite how polished the game looks, and Bandai Namco bringing playable builds to various events, we still don\u2019t have a confirmed release date for Tekken 8 just yet.\u00a0 Based on what we know now, Bandai has not even set a release window for the game. With how feature complete a lot of the actual gameplay looks and feels, this likely means the developers are working to get areas like the story, cutscenes, and more playable fighters in shape before committing to something.\u00a0 If we use Street Fighter 6 as a guide, and take into account that Mortal Kombat 12 is reportedly going to release in 2023, T8 is probably going to be a 2024 title. SF6 was teased at Capcom Cup 2022 last February before getting a full blowout in June. After that, Capcom brought early, playable builds to events throughout the Summer before leading to multiple closed beta tests in the Fall and Winter. Bandai could follow a similar pattern with its playable builds leading into an eventual closed beta, with a release being confirmed for Spring or Summer 2024 closer to the end of the year.\u00a0 Tekken 8: All new and returning playable characters Tekken 8 feels like it is going to have a deeper roster than T7 did when it launched on consoles, already showing plenty of returning faces\u2014including at least one that was a newcomer in the last title.\u00a0 Bandai has been dropping trailers frequently for characters and showing in-depth gameplay for all of them, though only 10 have been playable in early builds. Here is a full list of confirmed characters that have been shown with gameplay, with a note next to those who players have already been able to use in testing.\u00a0 Jin Kazama playable in preview build Kazuya Mishima playable in preview build Paul Phoenix playable in preview build King playable in preview build Marshall Law playable in preview build Lars Alexandersson playable in preview build Jack-8 playable in preview build Jun Kazama playable in preview build Nina Williams playable in preview build Ling Xiaoyu playable in preview build Asuka Kazama Leroy Smith Tekken 8: All gameplay changes and new mechanics While an early build of the game has been shown and is playable in limited capacities, we don\u2019t have a full list of new mechanics and general gameplay changes.\u00a0 The two key factors players will want to know about is the introduction of the Heat System, which replaces Rage Drive from T7. 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This includes the addition of the Heat System and an intuitive Special Style control scheme.\u00a0 Heading into a busy season for fighting games, with events like Combo Breaker, CEO, and Evo 2023 all on the agenda for Tekken 7, it is likely T8 will get more reveals and even be playable in an early build frequently in the near future. 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With how feature complete a lot of the actual gameplay looks and feels, this likely means the developers are working to get areas like the story, cutscenes, and more playable fighters in shape before committing to something.\u00a0 If we use Street Fighter 6 as a guide, and take into account that Mortal Kombat 12 is reportedly going to release in 2023, T8 is probably going to be a 2024 title. SF6 was teased at Capcom Cup 2022 last February before getting a full blowout in June. After that, Capcom brought early, playable builds to events throughout the Summer before leading to multiple closed beta tests in the Fall and Winter. Bandai could follow a similar pattern with its playable builds leading into an eventual closed beta, with a release being confirmed for Spring or Summer 2024 closer to the end of the year.\u00a0 Tekken 8: All new and returning playable characters Tekken 8 feels like it is going to have a deeper roster than T7 did when it launched on consoles, already showing plenty of returning faces\u2014including at least one that was a newcomer in the last title.\u00a0 Bandai has been dropping trailers frequently for characters and showing in-depth gameplay for all of them, though only 10 have been playable in early builds. Here is a full list of confirmed characters that have been shown with gameplay, with a note next to those who players have already been able to use in testing.\u00a0 Jin Kazama playable in preview build Kazuya Mishima playable in preview build Paul Phoenix playable in preview build King playable in preview build Marshall Law playable in preview build Lars Alexandersson playable in preview build Jack-8 playable in preview build Jun Kazama playable in preview build Nina Williams playable in preview build Ling Xiaoyu playable in preview build Asuka Kazama Leroy Smith Tekken 8: All gameplay changes and new mechanics While an early build of the game has been shown and is playable in limited capacities, we don\u2019t have a full list of new mechanics and general gameplay changes.\u00a0 The two key factors players will want to know about is the introduction of the Heat System, which replaces Rage Drive from T7. 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After years of waiting, and finally getting a look at extended gameplay, Tekken 8 <\/em>feels very close to completion\u2014meaning more information will be shared as we approach an eventual release.\u00a0<\/p>

Various previews of the game have allowed players to get hands-on time with the game and experience most of the key changes that have been made to the core mechanics and systems. This includes the addition of the Heat System and an intuitive Special Style control scheme. <\/p>

Heading into a busy season for fighting games, with events like Combo Breaker, CEO, and Evo 2023 all on the agenda for Tekken 7<\/em>, it is likely T8 <\/em>will get more reveals and even be playable in an early build frequently in the near future. That could mean more new and returning characters, gameplay showcases, and more\u2014though we already have a pretty good grasp on what the game will be. <\/p>

For everyone looking to keep in the loop about everything Tekken 8 <\/em>has to offer, here is a full breakdown of playable characters, gameplay changes, a release date, and other details we already know about. <\/p>