Tekken 8 Heihachi Hands-On Preview: The Return Of The King & His Iron Fist

Several characters have become champions of the King of Iron Fist Tournament, but hands-on time with 's anticipated return of Heihachi brings back one of its most ruthless with a vengeance. Bandai Namco studios released one of gaming's most complex and rewarding fighters and have continued to expand with beloved DLC characters that have added even more depth to the game.Still, Heihachi's return is a dramatic step in making the ultimate version of itself.

spoiled fans with incredible visuals, tight gameplay, and a flurry of different game modes to thoroughly entertain players of all skill levels. With accessible training and thrilling storylines for even newcomers to enjoy, there hasn't been a better time to try the series than with the latest installment of the game. The developer seems more than prepared to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary, which wouldn't have felt right without Heihachi in the newest game.

Heihachi was last seen after being defeated by his son Kazuya who, as a tradition in 's sometimes preposterous storyline, threw his evil father in a lava-filled volcano at the end of 's storyline. Bandai Namco invited to a hands-on preview of 's upcoming DLC that will explain how Heihachi survived in a shockingly packed new story mode, which also includes a beautiful new stage and a side of the character fans have never seen before.

The multiple story modes for provided fun moments for every character, with some notable absences of several cast members who were included in various past installments. However, DLC has added Eddy and Lidia, who play a significant role in the new story content, Unforgotten Echoes, which reintroduces Heihachi into the storyline. The extra story mode includes eight chapters, the final three of which Bandai Namco requested not be spoiled, that are intertwined into the game's overarching plot while teasing an exciting future for the franchise, all thanks to Heihachi's return.

's new story content has players take control of