Tekken 8 character list: Full roster of characters explained

For many, a fighting game is only as good as its list of playable characters. This is clearly something Bandai Namco’s premier fighting series is aware of, as the Tekken 8 roster features challengers both old and new.

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Following on from the game's launch, the developer has confirmed that DLC fighters are on the way, with the first one confirmed.

Read on for the full Tekken 8 characters list in the base game, and to see who else will be added into the game as DLC.

Tekken 8 roster: All Tekken 8 characters

There are 32 playable characters in the Tekken 8 base game, with more on the way as DLC in the future.

The full list of fighters in the Tekken 8 roster is as follows:

Alisa Bosconovitch

The Destroying Automaton, Alisa Bosconovitch was first introduced to the Tekken series in Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion. She's playable once more in Tekken 8 and uses the Thruster-Based High-Mobility Fighting Style.

Asuka Kazama

The Spirited Peacemaker, Asuka Kazama was first introduced to the series in Tekken 5, and is related to both Jun and Jin Kazama. Asuka uses the Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts fighting style.

Azucena

Azucena Milagros Ortiz Castillo (to give her her full name) is a brand new fighter in the Tekken 8 roster. Hailing from Peru, the 'Perfect Blend' employs the Mixed Martial Arts (Striker) fighting style.

Bryan Fury

The Harbringer of Chaos, Bryan Fury is once again a playable fighter in the Tekken 8 roster - with his powerful Kickboxing fighting style that has remained an ever-present since Tekken 3.

Claudio Serafino

The Banisher of Demons, Claudio Serafino made his first Tekken series appearance in Tekken 7. Here the Italian is again in the Tekken 8 roster with his Sirius Exorcist Arts fighting style.

Devil Jin

The Black Wings of Ruin are here to cause some damage in the Tekken 8 roster. First appearing back in Tekken 3, but not as a playable character until Tekken 5, the devil form of Jin Kazama is still effortlessly cool.

Feng Wei

The God Fist from China is ready and waiting in the Tekken 8 character list. He was first introduced to the series back in Tekken 5 and his Taijiquan fighting style is back here.

Hwoarang

The South Korean Blood Talon is playable in the Tekken 8 roster, just as he has been since Tekken 3 way back when. His Taekwondo fighting style remains fun to use.

Jack-8

The High Tech Annihilator with his Brute Force fighting style is a playable character in Tekken 8. He's technically a new character and there has been a new Jack model in every Tekken game.

Jin Kazama

The Lightning of Fate is playable once again in Tekken 8. Since being introduced back in Tekken 3, Jin Kazama has been one of the series's main characters, and is typically a major protagonist (aside from a couple of occasions) in its long-running plot.

Jun Kazama

First introduced back in the original Tekken, Jun Kazama is finally playable again in Tekken 8! The Light of Hope from Japan uses her Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts fighting style to get the better of her opponents.

Kazuya Mishima

What good would a Tekken game be without Kazuya Mishima? The Cold-Blooded Oppressor has used his Mishima-Style Fighting Karate to cause all sorts of villainy, and has been in every Tekken to date (although he wasn't playable in Tekken 3!).

King

The Anger of the Beast is in Tekken 8, and the Mexican Pro Wrestling champ is here to light up the arena. There has been a King in every Tekken game to date.

Kuma

Kuma, the Master of Salmon, is back in Tekken 8 - and this time his fur looks even more impressive. The pet of Heihachi Mishima, Kuma's ferocious use of the Heihachi-Style Advanced Kuma Shin Ken has made him a firm fan favourite since his first appearance in Tekken 3.

Lars Alexandersson

The Lion of the Rebellion, Lars Alexandersson uses his Tekken Force Martial Arts fighting style for good, and has been one of the major protagonists since his introduction in Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion.

Lee Chaolan

The Silver-Haired Demon, Lee Chaolan employs a Martial Arts fighting style and has appeared in every Tekken game apart from Tekken 3.

Leo

Leo Kliesen was first introduced to the series in Tekken 6, and is back as a playable Tekken 8 character. The German Seeker of Truth uses a Bajiquan fighting style.

Leroy Smith

The Grandmaster of Drip (such a cool nickname), Leroy Smith is in the Tekken 8 roster. He made his first appearance in Tekken 7 and employs the Wing Chun fighting style.

Lili

Emilie de Rochefort, to use her full name, was introduced in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection. Hailing from Monaco, the Fighting Heiress uses a Self-Taught Style to get the better of her opponents.

Ling Xiaoyu

The Dancing Pheonix from China, Ling Xiaoyu is another classic fighter that's back as a playable character in the Tekken 8 roster. She first appeared Tekken 3 and has been an ever-present since. She uses Baguazhang, a Piguazhang-based Chinese Martial Arts fighting style.

Marshall Law

Marshall Law, The Legendary Dragon, is back with his traditional Martial Arts fighting style in Tekken 8. First introduced in the original Tekken, Law has been in every game since (aside from Tekken 3, in which you could play as his son, Forest Law).

Nina Williams

The Silent Assassin from Ireland, Nina Williams is a playable character in the Tekken 8 roster. She was first introduced to the series back in original Tekken and has been in every game since. She uses the Assassination Arts fighting style.

Panda

The Pretty Protector, Panda, is another fan favourite, who absolutely deserves their spot in the Tekken 8 character list. Panda uses the Heihachi-Style Advanced Kuma Shin Ken fighting style and has been a mainstay in the rosters of the series since first appearing in Tekken 3.

Paul Phoenix

Hailing from the USA, Paul 'Hot-Blooded Destroyer' Phoenix uses the Integrated Martial Arts Based on Judo fighting style and has been an ever-present in the series since day one back in Tekken 1 – will he ever win the King of Iron Fist Tournament?

Raven

The Shadow Agent, Raven is a master of his Ninjutsu fighting style. This mysterious character works for the UN's independent forces and first appeared in Tekken 5 - and has been a part of the Tekken roster ever since.

Reina

The mysterious Purple Lightning is a brand new character in the Tekken 8 roster. She has an interesting backstory and plays a major role in the game's narrative. A student of the Mishima Polytechnical School, Reina is quickly becoming a popular fighter.

Sergei Dragunov

The Russian White Reaper, Sergei Dragunov is a playable character in the Tekken 8 roster. His Commando Sambo fighting style is deadly and he has been part of the series since first being introduced in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection.

Shaheen

The Desert Falcon, Shaheen hails from Saudi Arabia, and uses a Close Quarters Combat fighting style to get the better of his opponents. He was first introduced as a playable character in Tekken 7 and returns as part of the Tekken 8 roster.

Steve Fox

A British representative in the Tekken universe, Steve Fox, the Counter-Punching Parago, employs a Boxing fighting style. The middleweight boxing world champion was first introduced to the series in Tekken 4.

Victor Chevalier

One of the three brand new characters in the Tekken 8 roster, Victor Chevalier is the founder and trainer of the Raven Unit of the UN's independent forces. The French spy uses his Super Spy CQB fighting style to win in battle.

Yoshimitsu

Of course, the legendary ninja is back as a playable character in Tekken 8. Yoshimitsu, the Mechanised Space Ninja, uses an Advanced Manji Ninjutsu fighting style and is well-loved in Tekken and in Soulcalibur. He first appeared in the original Tekken, and has been a playable fighter in every release since.

Zafina

Last but not least, we have Zafina. The Mystic Stargazer hails from unknown origins and uses the Ancient Assassination Arts fighting style to defeat all who stand in her way.

Zafina first appeared in Tekken 6, was added into Tekken 7 as a DLC character and is a playable fighter from the start in the Tekken 8 character list.

Click the links on the names above to watch the official character gameplay reveal trailers on YouTube.

There are three brand new characters in the lineup: Azucena, Reina and Victor Chevalier.

What about Tekken 8 DLC characters?

In terms of DLC characters, we know that four are on the way by the end of 2024, as part of Season 1. The confirmed Tekken 8 DLC characters are as follows:

• Eddy Gordo | Due Spring 2024

Expect the list to grow as we advance through the year.

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