Tekken 8 Closed Beta Announced
While the network test will first open up exclusively for PlayStation 5 for a week, it’ll then also be available on Xbox and PC, provided you register before June 27.
After appearing on the Steam Database at the end of May, it’s now been confirmed by Bandai Namco that the network test starts on July 21 for PlayStation 5 players, running from 9PM BST until 8AM BST on July 22. The second test will then run for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC via Steam from July 28 at 9AM BST to July 21 at 8AM BST. PlayStation players who get into the first test will also get access to the second one, giving you double the time to fight.
During the test, you’ll be able to play across five stages with all 16 of the characters currently revealed: Jin, Paul, Xiaoyu, Kazuya, Lars, Jack 8, Nina, King, Asuka, Lili, Nina, Leroy, Hwoarang, Law, and Bryan, who was accidentally leaked by Bandai on its European Twitter page only a few weeks ago.
That’s only 15 characters, though. The final one was revealed in the same trailer as the network test: Claudio Serafino, making a return from his debut in Tekken 7. Claudio is one of the more out-there characters in Tekken’s canon, which is impressive considering there are bears, demons, and kangaroos, being an Italian exorcist who fights using his own special brand of sorcery.
He’s not the fastest or strongest, but his magic makes a big threat in the mid-range, and his Starburst mechanic in Tekken 7 allowed him to gain access to even wilder moves, provided he could keep on dealing damage to your opponent. The trailer for the network test only gives us a brief look at Claudio, though, so it’s hard to judge if his playstyle has been revamped majorly for his second time in the ring.
You can register for the network test through the Bandai Namco website. While you won’t need a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription to play, and the test isn’t being limited to any specific region, it is being selected on a first-come, first-served basis. You’ll likely want to get in there quick if you want a chance of taking Claudio for a spin.
The last month has been huge for fighting games, with the release of Street Fighter 6 and the announcement of Mortal Kombat 1, due for release later this year. Just yesterday, the latter had its first big gameplay showing at Summer Game Fest, confirming Kenshi and Goro are returning to commit horrific acts of violence against each other.
Posted:
Related Forum: Gaming Discussion
Source: https://www.thegamer.com/tekken-8-closed-beta-announced/
Related Articles
Comments
LukeGPosted:
Runts sweet cant wait to try out the beta. hopefully more then 2 characters is in the beta.
Should be more than 2 mate haha
Latest Downloads
- 01. MotoGP 22 Save Game(0)
- 02. ACE COMBAT™ ASSAULT HORIZON Enhanced Edition(0)
- 03. Trikaya | Part 1 Save(0)
- 04. Pac-Man Championship Edition (Xbox 360)(0)
- 05. Crash Of The Titans (Xbox 360 - Game Save 93% complete)(0)
- 06. Titan Quest - Anniversary Edition: SaveGame (Level 85 caster)(0)
- 07. [EU] Space Roguelike Adventure (Insta-Plat Save) [CUSA35362](2)
- 08. Operation: Matriarchy - SaveGame (The Game done on hard difficulty) [1.0](1)
- 09. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - SaveGame (The game done 100%) [Steam](2)
- 10. Through the Woods: SaveGame (The Game done 100%) [Steam](1)
- 11. Humans are not that against Lizardwomen: SaveGame (The Game done 100%)(1)
- 12. Tekken 1 100% save game file for Retroarch US version(0)
- 13. The Expanse: A Telltale Series - SaveGame (all chapters are opened, trophies are unlocked)(2)
- 14. Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) - SaveGame (Good start, 6 cars) [1.0](1)
- 15. Commandos: Strike Force - SaveGame(1)
Latest Tutorials
- 01. The Redress Of Mira 100% Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement(798)
- 02. Russian Pinocchio Quick Trophy Guide(1,067)
- 03. Venatrix Quick Trophy & Achievement Guide(1,160)
- 04. Call of the Sea 100% Platinum Walkthrough(1,080)
- 05. Wire Lips 100% Platinum Walkthrough(1,179)
- 06. The Expanse 100% Platinum Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement(1,029)
- 07. Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality - PS4 Platinum P/Thru(964)
- 08. Doctor Who:The Lonely Assassins - 100% Guide(810)
- 09. DAYMARE 1998 PS4 - Full game 100% TROPHY WALKTHROUGH(854)
- 10. Stray Platinum Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement Guide(807)
- 11. Raji: An Ancient Epic | Complete Gameplay Walkthrough(1,102)
- 12. Corpse Killer: 25th Anniversary Edition - Longplay(1,063)
- 13. Song of Horror: Complete Edition Gameplay Walkthrough(756)
- 14. Remoteness 100% All Trophies Walkthrough(1,185)
- 15. Detective Inspector Mysterious Clues Platinum Walkthrough(882)
"Tekken 8 Closed Beta Announced" :: Login/Create an Account :: 5 comments