Summary
Tekken 8producer Katsuhiro Harada has a comedic answer for fans asking about the ages of characters in the newly-released fighting game. The newest entry in the long-running franchise debuted late last week to critical acclaim, already serving as a huge success just days after its release. SteamDB listings revealed thatTekken 8’s launch surpassedTekken 7’s peak concurrent player count, with the new fighting game boasting over 50,000 players within an hour of its launch, Now, the franchise’s legendary producer has a humorous answer to a player’s question.
Long-timeTekkenproducer Katsuhiro Harada is known for being very active on his social media accounts, especially on Twitter. Harada has worked with the fighting game franchise since its beginning, initially working as a voice actor before later becoming a director and executive producer. Harada’s active nature on social media has often led to humorous interactions with fans, including his responses to fan requests for characters likeFinal Fantasy’s Tifa Lockhart. Now, theTekken 8producer has a message for fans about the characters' ages.
When asked about the ages ofTekken 8’s characters by a fan on Twitter, Katsuhiro Harada had an amusing way to answer the question. Harada responded to the fan by simply stating that all ofTekken 8’s characters “are 30 years old,” coinciding with the originalTekken’s launch in 1994. The fan inquiry came as a result ofTekken 8’s in-game character bios lacking an official age, with one fanasking about franchise newcomer Reina.Tekkenhas previously released characters' ages through official character profiles, though no ages have been confirmed inTekken 8yet.
Tekken 8 Producer Katsuhiro Harada’s Response About Character Ages
Tekken 8’s massive popularity comes as the newest entry in the franchise has made plenty of changes to spice up the long-running series.Tekken 8introduces the Heat systemas the game’s newest mechanic, offering new tools for players to extend their combos and deliver heavy damage.Tekken 8also adds several new characters to the game alongside the previously mentioned Reina, including close quarters specialist Victor Chevalier and mixed martial artist Azucena Milagros Ortiz Castillo.
Tekken 8’s launch has already seen rave reviews from fans, with many calling it as one of the best games in theTekkenfranchise.The game’s “Dark Awakens” story modehas already seen particular praise from fans, offering a compelling fleshed-out story with plenty of rewards for players clearing on any difficulty.Tekken 8has also already confirmed the first DLC character planned to arrive to the game, with franchise mainstay Eddy Gordo set to debut after being absent from the original roster.Tekken 8looks to maintain its strong early momentum as a polished and robust entry in one of the most iconic fighting game franchises.
Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 brings the fight to the latest generation of consoles, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Feel the power of every hit in Tekken 8, the latest entry in the legendary fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco. Utilising the power and realism of Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 pushes the envelope for fighting games by taking full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles. Ground-breaking new features, breathtakingly detailed character models and dramatic environments make this one of the most visually stunning and immersive titles in the genre yet. Tekken 8 picks up after the gruesome battle that ended in Heihachi Mishima’s defeat in Tekken 7, focusing on a new rivalry, pitting father against son as Jin Kazama stands in defiance against Kazuya Mishima in a city-shattering face-to-face showdown.
