IRVINE, Calif., – Feb. 2, 2026 – Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announced TEKKEN™ 8 Season 3 along with unveiling new upcoming characters during the TEKKEN™ WORLD TOUR FINALS 2025: Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr. In addition, DRX | LowHigh was crowned TEKKEN WORLD TOUR FINALS 2025 Champion following an intense competition held in Malmö, Sweden. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN 8 is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. For more information on the game, please visit https://tekken.com/.
Starting in March 2026, TEKKEN 8 Season 3 will commence, introducing a series of balance adjustments aimed at further refining the gameplay experience, alongside a rank reset.
Watch the TEKKEN 8 Season 3 trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSbCMA9Nevk.
The Season 3 Pass will be available for purchase starting on February 10, 2026, with Kunimitsu, the first Season 3 character, arriving in Late Spring 2026. Purchasing the Season 3 Pass grants access to all four planned characters with 120 hours of early access, as well as a new stage, which will be detailed at a later date. The exclusive Character Costume: Aurora Outfit Pack is also included and will be available for download from February 10, 2026.
Following the excitement of the TEKKEN WORLD TOUR FINALS 2025, TEKKEN WORLD TOUR 2026 has also been officially announced. The new competitive season will kick off in May 2026 at EVO Japan and conclude with the final Master Event at Thaiger Uppercut 2026. Master+ events will include EVO Japan, EVO Las Vegas, and EVO Nice, while Master events will be announced later this year. Additional details on the TEKKEN WORLD TOUR 2026 will be revealed later this year.
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About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.
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