As a long-time Tekken fan, I couldn’t contain my excitement when Bandai Namco made some major announcements regarding Tekken 8 and the Tekken World Tour Finals 2024 at EVO this year. The chance to witness the culmination of the competitive season in Japan, Tekken’s home country, is a dream come true for me!
At EVO 2024’s closing event on Sunday, Bandai Namco shared exciting updates about Tekken 8. Katsuhiro Harada and Michael Murray from the Tekken Project team revealed significant plans for the game’s competitive scene. The culmination of this year’s Tekken World Tour will reach new heights as the final competition is stretched over a thrilling four-day period.
Harada and Murray announced that the Tekken World Tour Finals 2024 would take place in Japan, specifically Shibuya, Tokyo, for the initial time. The event will determine a Tekken champion among the assembled competitors. The group stages are scheduled for December 5-6. The Last Chance Qualifier is slated for December 7. Ultimately, the champion will be crowned on December 8. This marks the first instance in Tekken’s history where the finals span a four-day duration.
The Tekken World Tour 2024 competition has been ongoing since April. Contestants have been amassing points at different events leading up to the final months. EVO Japan in April and this weekend’s EVO 2024 carry extra significance as they award more points. To check the current rankings, please visit the Tekken World Tour website.
Tekken 8 is packed with upcoming content. This past Sunday, it was revealed that the game will feature new story expansion packs and the return of Heihachi Mishima as a downloadable fighter. We’ll bring you more information about Tekken 8 in the near future, so stay tuned to Shacknews for the latest developments. Don’t forget to check out our EVO 2024 winners guide for a recap of this weekend’s triumphant competitors.
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2024-07-22 02:57