It looks like the Tekken franchise’s relevancy hasn’t waned amid stuff competition in the fighting genre, as Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that Tekken 8 sales have now hit two million in its first month, with one million units sold in its first day of release!

This was announced by the company via a press release, where it also mentioned that the Tekken World Tour 2024 will kick off this April 13, 2024.

“The next step in TEKKEN esports, the TEKKEN WORLD TOUR 2024, will start on April 13, 2024. After successful TEKKEN WORLD TOUR events that have accompanied the lifecycle of TEKKEN 7, now players will compete with TEKKEN 8 through TEKKEN WORLD TOUR 2024 events across the world to earn points and progress through the rankings, with the hope of reaching the TEKKEN WORLD TOUR Finals and having a chance to become the best TEKKEN 8 player worldwide.”

Will Tekken 8 Sales Slow Down?

Given how the Tekken franchise has a very loyal fanbase, and with Bandai Namco promising DLC support, which the company proved it can sustain with Tekken 7, we don’t see the game running out of steam anytime soon.

To put things in perspective how impressive this sales figure is, Tekken 7 was released back in 2017, and after six years, and against stellar fighting games like Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, and newcomer Granblue: Fantasy Versus Rising, the franchise hasn’t lost its luster.

Our review of Tekken 8 speaks highly of the fighter stating, “Though the year may have just started, Tekken 8 will probably compete for fighting game of the year and barring any surprises, should be the runaway winner.”