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Clive Rosfield and Epic Phoenix Gate Ruins Level from Final Fantasy XVI Are Coming to Tekken 8

The First Shield of Rosaria was Revealed as the Game's First Guest Character at The Game Awards, where TEKKEN 8 also took Home Honors for Best Fighting Game

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Announced today at The Game Awards, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. revealed Clive Rosfield from FINAL FANTASY XVI as the first guest character coming to TEKKEN™ 8. The main protagonist from the epic entry in the FINAL FANTASY series will join the roster as the next DLC playable character with a 72-hour early access for Playable Character Year 1 Pass holder beginning December 16, 2024, and officially releasing on December 19. This marks the fourth DLC playable character since the game's launch in January of this year, rounding out the thrilling lineup for its debut season. 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/.

View the TEKKEN 8 – Clive Rosfield Gameplay Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPU9DEoWvAw

In addition to Clive Rosfield, the new battle stage PHOENIX GATE is also introduced in TEKKEN 8, a pivotal location from FINAL FANTASY XVI where tragic events reshaped the destiny of the game's main character. The stage's destruction, brought to life through Eikons and stunning special effects, mirrors key moments of his journey to confront his past. To learn more about Clive Rosfield and the full roster of TEKKEN 8 fighters, visit https://tekken.com/fighters.

Clive Rosfield and the PHOENIX GATE battle stage will be available for players that have the Deluxe, Ultimate Edition, or Deluxe Edition Upgrade Pack which contains Playable Character Year 1 Pass. Both are also purchasable separately or as a bundle.

Capping off an exciting night for fans, TEKKEN 8 also took home the award for Best Fighting Game of 2024 at The Game Awards. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the newest sequel in the legendary fighting game franchise is one of the highest rated in the series and pushes the envelope for the genre. The game takes full advantage of the power of Unreal® Engine 5 to create one of the most visually stunning and immersive fighting games ever made, introducing all-new game play modes and features including a new “Aggressive” combat system, completely remodeled characters, and destructible environments. It also continues the epic saga of the Kazama-Mishima feud in the franchise's renowned Story Mode, now focused on the rivalry pitting Jin Kazama against his father Kazuya Mishima and bringing back legendary and previously “completely dead” characters Heihachi Mishima and Jun Kazama.

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