Tekken 8 Release Date/Platforms and System Requirements

Introduction to Tekken 8 Gameplay

Tekken 8 is an upcoming fighting game co-developed by Bandai Namco Studios and Arika and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. This game is the eighth main and tenth overall installment in the Tekken series.

There are a total of 32 playable characters (including 1 palette swap and 1 Heat transformation exclusive form) announced for the base roster of the game (4 new characters and other returning characters).

Compared to other Tekken games, Tekken 8 gameplay has many differences. For example:

• The gameplay will focus on aggressivity, rewarding players who are proactive as opposed to those who are defensive.
• A new gameplay system named “Heat” is introduced. The Heat State grants not only chip damage and additional movesets, but also changes the properties of some characters’ moves, such as a heavy guard break.
• Tekken 8 aims to provide a more cinematic fighting environment. There will be a focus on stage destructions, as well as characters’ reactions to these.
• The online mode features a battle lobby known as “Arcade Quest”, which covers arcade environments, regular online battles, and tournament matches.

Tekken 8 Release Date and Platforms

When does Tekken 8 come out? Some people may ask this question. The Tekken 8 release date is January 26, 2024, and the release platforms include PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows. In addition, you can purchase the game from Steam or the official website.

Tekken 8 PC Editions and Prices

If you want to play Tekken 8 PC, there are 4 editions for you to purchase.

Standard Edition ($69.99 on Steam)

• Base Game

Deluxe Edition ($99.99 on Steam)

• Base Game
• Playable Character Year 1 Pass (4 additional playable characters and Avatar Skin: Kinjin)
• Character Costume: Gold Suit Pack (1 costume per each playable character – 32 total)

Ultimate Edition ($109.99 on Steam)

• Base Game
• Playable Character Year 1 Pass (4 additional playable characters and Avatar Skin: Kinjin)
• Character Costume: Gold Suit Pack (1 costume per each playable character – 32 total)
• Avatar Costume: Classic Tekken T-shirt Set (32 designs)
• Avatar Skins: Kazuya Mishima, Jin Kazama, and Jun Kazama

Collector’s Editon ($299.99)

• Base Game (Physical) / Steam Card for PC
• Ultimate Edition Content
• Figurine + LED + 1 USB Port
• Steelbook
• Ring
• Arcade Token
• Collectible Cards (8)
• Packing (Rigid Box)
• Branded O-ring

Note that you can still play the Collector’s Editon on Steam, but you need to purchase it on the game’s official website.

Tekken 8 System Requirements

The Tekken 8 PC requirements have already been released. If you want to play Tekken 8 on your PC, you should make sure that your PC meets these requirements.

Minimum Tekken 8 PC Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
• RAM: Over 8GB
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti or AMD Radeon R9 380X for HD and Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 or AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT for 4K
• VRAM: Over 4GB
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 100GB Available

Recommended Tekken 8 PC Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
• RAM: Over 16GB 
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT for HD and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT for 4K
• VRAM: Over 8GB
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 100GB Available

The HD is 1920×1080 resolution and the 4K is 3840×2160 resolution. If your computer only meets the minimum requirements, the Rendering Quality Preset should be Low. If your computer meets the recommended requirements, the Rendering Quality Preset can be Middle/High and 70%.

Can You Run Tekken 8?

To answer this question, you should check your PC’s specs. The guide is as follows:

1. Press “Windows + R” keys to open the Run box.
2. In the Run box, type “dxdiag” and press Enter to open DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
3. On the System tab, you can check the PC’s Operating System (OS), Processor (CPU), and Memory (RAM).
4. On the Display tab, you can check the PC’s Graphics Chip Type (GPU) and VRAM.
5. Then, open File Explorer to check whether there is a partition having more than 100GB of free space.

Can you run Tekken 8? You can have the answer after knowing the Tekken 8 PC requirements and checking your PC’s specs.

What to Do If Your PC Doesn’t Meet Tekken 8 System Requirements?

Are you using a laptop or a desktop to play games? If you are using a laptop, the situation will be more complicated because the CPU and GPU on a laptop are usually soldered on the motherboard. Therefore, if the laptop doesn’t meet the CPU or GPU requirement, you need to replace the entire motherboard.

If you are using a desktop, when the CPU or GPU requirement is not met, you can just replace the CPU and GPU. As for the detailed steps, you can refer to the following posts:

1. How to Install a CPU Processor on Motherboard for Desktop?
2. How to Install a Graphics Card in Your Computer? See a Guide!

If your computer doesn’t meet the RAM requirement, you can upgrade the RAM. If your computer doesn’t meet the OS requirement, you can update the PC to the latest version of Windows. If your computer doesn’t meet the DirectX requirement, you can download and install DirectX 12.

If your computer doesn’t meet the storage requirement, you can use the following ways to add free space.

#1. Delete Unnecessary Files

Tekken 8 requires 100 GB of space at least. If your computer doesn’t have enough free space, you can delete some files or move files to another disk. If you plan to delete certain files, MiniTool Partition Wizard can help you.

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This software can help you find and delete large files easily. In addition, it can also migrate OS, clone hard drives, recover hard drive data, convert MBR to GPT without data loss, etc. How to use MiniTool Partition Wizard to free up space? Here is the guide:

Step 1: Launch MiniTool Partition Wizard. Click Space Analyzer.

Step 2: Select a local disk or a folder and click Scan. You can select the place where you want to install the game. Then wait until the analyzing process is completed.

Step 3: MiniTool Partition Wizard will list all files in this partition, including the hidden files. In addition, large files will be displayed at the top section. You can decide whether to delete these large files. If you want to delete a file or folder, right-click on it and select Delete (to Recycle Bin) or Delete (Permanently).

#2. Extend a Partition

If there’s unallocated space on the drive or unused space in other partitions, you can extend a partition by taking space from the drive. In this way, the partition where you want to install Tekken 8 can have enough free space. MiniTool Partition Wizard can also help you do that easily. You can refer to the following guide:

Step 1: Launch MiniTool Partition Wizard. Right-click the partition you want to extend and choose Extend.

Step 2: On the pop-up window, choose where to take space from. You can choose unallocated space or an existing partition. Then, drag the blue block to decide how much space you want to take. After that, click OK.

Step 3: Click the Apply button to execute the pending operation.

In addition to the above cases, there is another case that you should take into consideration. If the entire disk in your computer is very small, for example, 128GB or 256GB, you should consider upgrading the disk to a larger one or adding a second hard drive.

Does Tekken 8 Have Multiplayer Mode

So far, there is no word that Tekken 8 will have a multiplayer mode. However, many people have found a way to play with friends in Tekken 8. That is to do 1v1s and also make sure you are both on the solo 1v1 cabinets that are facing each other. In most cases, you ONLY get matched with each other.

Will Tekken 8 Have Crossplay or Cross-Platform Support?

For the first time ever in the franchise’s history, Tekken 8 will have crossplay support. The game’s director confirmed this via Twitter in April 2023. Unfortunately, he didn’t clarify which platforms will have this crossplay support for Tekken 8.

We can assume PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S are on the table. As for if this applies to PC, we’ll have to wait for the official confirmation from the Tekken 8 development team.

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Bottom Line

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