Tekken 8 Roster: Every Character Confirmed For Tekken 8 So Far

has an expansive roster of 32 characters, all of whom have been revealed ahead of the game's launch. The series has always been known for its diverse cast of characters, all of whom factor into a complicated story. will finally put an end to the Mishima saga, which should give the series more of an opportunity to focus on its cast of side characters.

The lineup of was revealed over a steady feed of announcements, from events like Gamescom to individual character trailers. It's mostly made of returning characters, although three newcomers do shake things up a bit. All of the characters will finally become playable when releases on January 26, 2024.

It's no surprise to see Jin Kazama heading up the roster for. He's become something of a series mascot since his first appearance in , and has since become its go-to protagonist. Jin mixes his bloodline's own Kazama Style martial arts with the brutal Mishima Style. With his father Heihachi Mishima dead as of, he'll now focus on his conflict with Mishima's son and successor, Kazuya, and his quest to stop the spread of the deadly Devil Gene.

Devil Jin is a demonic version of Jin Kazama, infected by the Devil Gene. He rivals Jin with his similar signature style, which also combines the Mishima and Kazama schools. Devil Jin is power-hungry and resentful of all other forms of life. He debuted alongside Jin in, but was first playable in .

Kazuya Mishima takes over the main antagonist duties after the death of his father, Heihachi, in. He debuted in the very first as its protagonist but made a heel turn in and has remained a major villain since, with a saga set to conclude in Kazuya embodies the cold-blooded Mishima Style of karate with ruthless demon- and dragon-themed moves. He's Jin's father, but thanks to Devil Kazuya's manipulation, he took little part in raising his son.

Asuka Kazama was originally introduced as Jin's cousin in, but director Katsuhiro Harada has since implied that their family history is not so simple. She