Fighters get ready, as Tekken 8 will be having a closed network test as early as July 21, letting players try out the game a little early and to help stress-test the game so the developers can get an idea of what they need the servers to be like on launch!
The game’s closed Network Test will be available over two weekends, The first test, available exclusively on the PlayStation 5 begins on July 21, 16:00 [SGT] to July 24, 15:00 [SGT]. The second test, available to players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam begins on July 28 16:00 [SGT] to July 31, 15:00 [SGT].
Due to a planned maintenance period, however, the second test will be a little shorter than the first one, as it won’t be playable from July 29 16:00 to July 29 19:00. It should be noted that players on PS5 that have access to the first test, can continue playing the game during its second test.
The game’s latest trailer for its CNT also revealed that Claudio is returning to the game with a new look and that we can expect the next character trailer to feature the Exorcist himself with his glorious hopkicks!
▍Tekken 8 Closed Network Test Trailer
▍About Tekken 8
Tekken 8 is an upcoming 3D fighting game and a direct sequel to Tekken 7, continuing after that game’s story as Jin Kazama gets ready for the final battle against his father Kazuya Mishima to once and for all end the Mishima bloodline. The game builds on Jin’s relationship with his family, his mother Jun Kazama, and finally comes to terms with his Devil gene power.
Fight against AI or human opponents along a 3D stage in this 4-button fighting game that’s been around since 1994, with several characters and the series’ staple juggling mechanics, and an emphasis on movement.
Tekken 8 features new gameplay mechanics called the Heat mechanic, letting you cancel out of certain attacks or activate them from neutral to power up your character, granting your attacks new properties, new movement options, and the ability to follow up on attacks as combo extensions. The game’s built from the ground up with re-rendered character animations and new voice lines for its characters. The game even brings back an old fighting game staple in special intros depending on the characters that show up to battle!
