King Returns to the Ring in 'Tekken 8' Gameplay Trailer
The jaguar masked luchador returns.
Continuing to share gameplay trailers for Tekken 8, Bandai Namco Entertainment has now released a look at King’s return to ring. Famously inspired by iconic Japanese wrestler Tiger Mask, Tekken 8 sees King bring the pain with a series of pro-wrestling moves.
The gameplay trailer released by Bandai Namco Entertainment shows off a new look for the character complete with scenes of his signature point and cutting promos. The updated “catch” move set of the character features familiar moves like the Atomic Drop, Frankensteiner, Wristlock, Knee Cross Lock, Choke Slam, Power Bomb, Suplex, Back Slam, STF, Boston Crab, Russian Leg Sweep, Giant Swing, and German Suplex.
Currently, under development for Sony PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Tekken 8 serves as a sequel to 2017’s Tekken 7 and sees an upgraded aesthetic style powered by Unreal Engine. Although no release information has been revealed just yet, Bandai Namco Entertainment has shared that Tekken 8 will see Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, Jun Kazama, Nina Williams, Paul Phoenix, Marshall Law, King, Lars Alexandersson, and Jack-8 return as playable characters.
Watch the King gameplay trailer for Tekken 8 above and say tuned for official release info.
In case you missed it, watch the Tekken 8 gameplay trailer for Marshall Law.
