Tekken 8 is set to reintroduce Heihachi Mishima as a playable character in August 2024, delighting fans who missed him since his apparent demise in Tekken 7. The announcement was made at EVO 2024, revealing that Heihachi would be the third DLC character following Eddy Gordo and Lidia Sobieska. The developers, Katsuhiro Harada and Kohei Ikeda, explained that fan demand and behind-the-scenes preparations led to his return. Additionally, Tekken 8 will release its first-ever story DLC titled 'The Dark Awakens,' continuing the Mishima and Kazama family feud.
When will Heihachi Mishima be available in Tekken 8?nHeihachi Mishima will be available as a downloadable character in Tekken 8 starting in August 2024.
Tekken 8 continues the long-running fighting game series developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The franchise, known for its detailed characters and storylines, primarily revolves around the Mishima family saga. Heihachi Mishima, one of the central figures, was notably absent from the initial launch roster of Tekken 8, leading to high anticipation for his return. The upcoming story DLC, 'The Dark Awakens,' promises to delve deeper into the ongoing conflict, further enriching the game's narrative experience.
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Heihachi's return to Tekken 8 is exactly what the series needed—his presence always adds that extra layer of intensity and nostalgia. The new story DLC sounds epic too, can't wait to dive deeper into the Mishima and Kazama family drama
Hyped to see Heihachi back in the roster for Tekken 8 Hopefully, 'The Dark Awakens' adds some epic twists to the Mishima family saga; can't wait to dive in
It's about time they brought Heihachi back—he's a staple of the Tekken franchise, and his return is bound to shake things up. Plus, 'The Dark Awakens' DLC sounds like it's going to add some much-needed depth to the Mishima-Kazama feud.