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With Yu Suzuki’sVirtua Fighterseries currently in the midst of an indefinite hiatus,Tekkenis now many people’s fighting game franchise of choicewhen it comes to realism and accessibility. There’s very little in the way of fireballs and other projectiles, with players instead encouraged to get in close and take down their opponents with well-timed combos and powerful heat attacks.
Tekken 8is the franchise’s most recent installment and arguably one of its very best since the PS1-eraTekkengames. Despite its heavy focus on accessibility, there’s a surprising amount of depth to the title and thus plenty for both new and returning players to learn. ThisTekken 8guide hub will aim to provide as much of this information as possible, with character guides, how-tos, and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Getting Started in Tekken 8 (How-to Guides, Tips and Tricks & FAQs)
Tekken 8does a pretty good job of easing players into the action, particularly those who already have a bit of experience with the long-running fighting game franchise. That said, even returning players will need to spend a little bit of time getting used to the newly introduced special style and understanding how some of the game’s online modes and features work. This section of Game Rant’sTekken 8guide will aim to make this transition a little smoother, with a selection of how-to guides, tips and tricks lists, and answers to some of the more frequently askedTekken 8questions.
Single-Player Content in Tekken 8 (The Dark Awakens, Character Episodes & Arcade Quest)
Multiplayer may be the main focus ofTekken 8, but that’s not to say that there isn’t still plenty of great offline content for players to sink their teeth into. As well as the Dark Awakens story mode, players can also enjoy character episodes for all 32 base roster fighters as well as the newly introduced Arcade Quest mode. Those wondering how long it takes to beat all ofTekken 8’s single-player content or whether there are any additional rewards for doing so on Hard mode have come to the right place, as these are just some of the many questions that will be answered in this section of ourTekken 8guide hub.
Tekken 8 Character Guides (Combos, Move Lists, Rage Arts & More)
There are 32 playable fighters inTekken 8at launch, with many more planned for release over the coming months and years. Unlike the early days of fighting games, each one of theTekken 8roster controls very differently, ensuring that there’s someone for just about every conceivable playing style. Those looking to master a particular character or get a better idea of which ones might be worth maining would do well to check out the guides in this section, as we’ll have complete breakdowns for some of the best and most popular fighters inTekken 8.
Tekken 8 Trophies & Achievements
There are 46 Achievements inTekken 8, not including the platinum Trophy on PlayStation 5. Like in previousTekkengames, unlocking every Achievement is relatively straightforward and can be done in less than ten hours with the help of a goodTekken 8Trophy guide. Better still, only five of the Achievements are tied to online play and all of the others can be unlocked on the Easy difficulty setting, making this a pretty simple platinum regardless of one’s skill level. There aren’t any missable Trophies either, so players can easily mop up anything that they’re missing a little later on if needed.
