Tekken 8 roster list, all launch characters & announced DLC fighters
The Tekken 8 roster is here to make their stamp on the fighting game genre, and we have the full rundown. Tekken 8 brings back many fan favourites, adds some new additions, and leaves room for some future additions.
The roster of 32 at launch is quite strong, but if your favourite is not in the game, rest assured that DLC fighters are on the way. Whether you are more interested in playing through the storyline or want to climb the online ranks, here are the characters you are going to do it with.
Tekken 8 base game roster list
Here is the full Tekken 8 roster list for the launch of the game. We have indicated which characters are new to the series, just in case you see any names you don't recognise. The roster list includes:
Click to enlarge- Alisa Bosconovich
- Asuka Kazama
- Azucena Milagros Ortiz Castillo (NEW)
- Bryan Fury
- Claudio Serafino
- Devil Jin
- Feng
- Hwoarang
- Jack-8
- Jin Kazama
- Jun Kazama
- Kazuya Mishima/Devil Kazuya
- King II
- Kuma II
- Lars Alexandersson
- Lee Chaolan
- Leo Kliesen
- Leroy Smith
- Lili De Rochefort
- Ling Xiaoyu
- Marshall Law
- Nina Williams
- Panda
- Paul Phoenix
- Raven
- Reina (NEW)
- Sergei Dragunov
- Shaheen
- Steve Fox
- Victor Chevalier (NEW)
- Yoshimitsu
- Zafina
DLC Characters in Tekken 8
Click to enlargeWith every season of Tekken 8, there are going to be several DLC characters added to the roster, with the game's first season adding four more after launch. These characters may be returning favourites or brand-new additions, with the first being Eddy Gordo, who made his initial debut in Tekken 3.
Eddy's reveal trailer gave us an in-depth look at the character in action, showing off his combos, heat moves, and his new Rage Art. Eddy will be available to Year 1 Pass holders on April 2, and then officially released on April 5.
How many characters are in Tekken 8?
There are 32 characters on the launch roster, with at least four characters joining the fight as DLC during the first year.
The roster is mostly made up of returning characters from older entries, including one character that we have not seen in many years. However, there are three new characters in the series that we have detailed below.
New characters in Tekken 8
Click to enlargeThe new characters coming to Tekken 8 are Azucena, Victor, and Reina. The first to be announced was Azucena. Known as the Peruvian coffee queen, she brings an energetic (and highly caffeinated) style to the game, with lots of dodges and counterattacks.
Victor is referred to by many in the community as French John Wick. Voiced by famous French actor Vincent Cassel, Victor leads the UN troops against G-Corp. In true Tekken fashion, he is very over the top with a shiny suit, sci-fi weapons and the ability to teleport.
Finally, Reina is the latest addition to the roster. Nicknamed Purple Lightning, Reina is a student of the Mishima Technical School and fights with the Mishima style. Her story is revealed in the Tekken 8 ending, which we won't spoil here but will say that it is very interesting.
Want to find out more before you start fighting? Check out our Tekken homepage for more news and guides, like our guides to Arcade Quest, disabling Special Style, and adding friends and rivals.