Huge Announcements & Character Reveals Coming During Tekken 8 Finals

Summary

In this video, the speaker reflects on the current state of Tekken 8, discussing its sales struggles and the impact of balancing issues, alongside speculation about the game's final Season 1 character. The excitement builds around the upcoming Tekken World Tour Finals, where the final character and stage reveal are expected. Guest character theories are popular, but the developers, Harada and Michael Murray, have yet to confirm this. The speaker also hints at a potential collaboration with Payday 3, potentially adding iconic masks or cosmetics to Tekken 8. Ultimately, the video builds anticipation for the game’s future and the high-stakes TWT Finals event.

Takeaways

• 😀 Tekken 8 is approaching a significant event on December 6th, where the first-ever champion of the year will be crowned and the final character of Season 1 will be revealed.
• 😀 The game reached 2 million sales quickly but has stagnated since then, with no growth to the 3 million mark, unlike competitors like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat.
• 😀 Despite issues with monetization, character balance, and review bombings, Tekken 8's sale discounts and hype around the final character could help push the game past 3 million sales.
• 😀 Steam reviews for Tekken 8 are still locked due to backlash following controversial decisions by the developers, such as the $5 stage and a ban of a Chinese player.
• 😀 The Tekken World Tour Finals is the key event where fans expect the final character reveal, aligning with Tekken’s tradition of showing reveals at their own events, not major gaming awards.
• 😀 Speculation is high that the final character could be a guest character, but this has not been confirmed by the developers, making it an informed guess rather than a certainty.
• 😀 There is potential for a collaboration with the Payday franchise, as Tekken’s producer, Harada, is a fan of the series, and previous interactions with Payday developers have sparked these rumors.
• 😀 Harada has openly shared his long-term admiration for Payday, which could lead to some form of collaboration in the future, either in character form or through cosmetics like masks in the store.
• 😀 Some fans speculate that the final character might be tied to a Fortnite-style crossover or a Yakuza character, though these are speculative ideas.
• 😀 The Tekken World Tour Finals, spanning three days, will begin with the LCQ (Last Chance Qualifier) on December 6th, followed by regional finals, and culminate in a grand showdown with top players from all regions.
• 😀 Players entering the Tekken World Tour Finals will face intense competition, with many highly skilled players from around the world set to compete, promising exciting and unpredictable matches.

Q & A

What is the significance of December 6 for Tekken 8?

December 6 marks the Tekken World Tour (TWT) finals and is also the day when the final character of Season 1 for Tekken 8 will be revealed, making it a key event for the game and its fanbase.

How has Tekken 8's sales performance been since its release?

Tekken 8 reached 2 million sales quickly, with 1 million copies sold on day one due to pre-orders. However, the game has struggled to surpass 3 million sales, unlike other fighting games like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat.

Why has the game's Steam review system been locked?

The Steam review system was locked following several controversies, including a pricing issue with a stage and the banning of a Chinese player, which led to backlash from the community.

What could push Tekken 8 over the 3 million sales threshold?

The ongoing Steam sale, along with the excitement around the final character reveal and possible DLC characters, including a potential guest character, could help Tekken 8 cross the 3 million sales mark.

What is the speculation regarding the final character in Tekken 8?

There is heavy speculation that the final character will be a guest character, though this has not been confirmed by the developers. Fans are also considering possible collaborations, like with Payday 3.

What hints suggest a possible collaboration with Payday 3 for Tekken 8?

Harada, a big fan of Payday, has previously tweeted about the game and expressed interest in a collaboration. Furthermore, during a Tekken 30th anniversary event in Sweden, the Payday 3 developers were present, fueling speculation about a collaboration.

How has Harada shown his interest in Payday 3?

Harada has been a fan of Payday since 2013 and has tweeted about it multiple times. He even responded to the Payday developers' inquiry about collaboration, expressing his long-standing desire to work with them.

What could a Payday 3 collaboration mean for Tekken 8?

A collaboration could involve unique cosmetic items, such as iconic Payday masks being added to Tekken 8’s customization shop. It's also possible that the collaboration could include new content like skins or a special stage.

What is the structure of the Tekken World Tour finals?

The Tekken World Tour finals will span three days: December 6 for the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), December 7 for the regional finals, and December 8 for the main finals, where the top players from each region will compete.

Why is December 6 so important for Tekken 8's competitive scene?

December 6 marks the beginning of the Tekken World Tour finals, which will feature some of the best Tekken players from around the world. This event is highly anticipated by both fans and the competitive community.