The Adorable, but Deadly Panda Joins the Tekken 8 Roster
Making his debut in Tekken 3, the fan-favorite Panda is returning to the world of Tekken next year, as he’s the latest character announced for Tekken 8’s roster!
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As announced during the Tokyo Game Show and posted on X (formerly Twitter), Panda is joining the Tekken 8 roster, bringing all his adorable qualities and ferocious killer instincts.
Panda is pawsitively thrilled to have her own statue.The world's cutest bodyguard is back fur a fight in #TEKKEN8! pic.twitter.com/oUxwAR1Ywn
— TEKKEN (@TEKKEN) September 21, 2023
As an inaugural current-gen title in the series, Tekken 8 is poised to showcase advanced graphics and animation capabilities that will rejuvenate Panda’s character design. There are bound to be some changes in the combat as well. Bandai Namco has a history of refining characters’ move-sets, ensuring they remain balanced and enjoyable to play.
Tekken 8 is scheduled to launch on January 26, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, but if you’re looking to get your hands on the game a bit earlier, there’s a closed beta coming up in October. Details on the beta can be read right here.
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