Bandai Namco has also revealed a new mode for the upcoming fighter, a story-focused experience that will focus on the arcade scene.
The release date could be officially announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live, where the fighting game is confirmed to appear.
Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada confirms the highly anticipated upcoming fighter will be present at tomorrow's showcase.
Bandai Namco has previously said the fighting title will be out before April 2024, but a specific release date has yet to be announced.
Director Katsuhiro Harada has also told gamers to stop having allergic reactions to every new bit of detail about the game.
Shadow Agent Raven returns after his absence in Tekken 7, while Bandai Namco has also introduced Azucena, the Peruvian queen of coffee.
Bandai Namco accidentally posted reveals for unannounced characters on its official Tekken 8 website, before promptly taking them down.
"Such actions breach the terms of service and the Tekken World Tour Code of Conduct," reminds the developer and Bandai Namco Esports Team.
A number of characters that have yet to be officially confirmed for Tekken 8's roster have seemingly leaked via its Closed Network Test.
Available next week for Xbox Series X/S and PC, the closed test will evaluate network quality and provide a "high-end game experience."
The exorcist specializes in mid-range combat with punishes, counters and the ability to unleash Starburst for massive damage.
Attendees can go hands-on with all titles, including SAND LAND, which is playable for the first time in Europe, and Tekken 8.
Technology evolves at a rapid pace, and these graphical leaps are a testament to how the games industry has changed in such a short span of time.
The test will feature 16 playable characters and five stages, with PS5 participants gaining access first from July 21st till July 24th.
An updated listing with images and logos from the upcoming fighter indicated a Closed Network Test, potentially being announced soon.
The sadistic kickboxer excels at punishing opponents, despite having some risky combos. He also has a Gatling gun, for some reason.
An image from the PlayX4 2023 show in Seoul showcased what seems to be an early version of the fighting game's character screen.
The Taekwondo specialist returns and his kicks are still as devastating as ever, keeping opponents off balance at all times.
Emilie De Rochefort is the latest character to join the current-gen fighter's roster, unleashing her gymnastics-based offense on Asuka.
Katsuhiro Harada also notes that while PC specs aren't confirmed, more powerful hardware is better for native 4K gameplay.
