‘Tekken 8’ Closed Beta Test, Arriving in July on PC, PS5, but You Gotta Be Quick

Bandai Namco has confirmed that "Tekken" enthusiasts can play the upcoming installment of the franchise by next month.

As announced on its official page, the Japanese video game publisher said that the "Tekken 8" Closed Network test would be available for a select number of users for a limited time only.

If you want to be an early bird for this game, you have to be quick or else you will lose your slot.

'Tekken 8' Beta Test Run

Bandai Namco recently made an exciting announcement for fans of the Tekken series. The company revealed plans for a closed beta of "Tekken 8," which is scheduled to take place next month. This closed beta will offer lucky participants the exclusive opportunity to get a taste of the highly anticipated fighting game.

Bandai Namco has outlined the rules for participation on the official Tekken 8 closed beta website. The closed beta will be divided into two test periods.

The first period, running from July 21st to July 24th, will be available exclusively on the PS5 platform. The second period, scheduled from July 28th to July 31st, will be open to players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. A brief maintenance period is scheduled for July 29th.

During the closed beta, players will have the chance to try out a selection of 16 fighters across 5 stages. This diverse roster will allow participants to grasp the gameplay mechanics and explore the unique abilities of each character. Additionally, the official trailer confirms the appearance of Claudio Serafino, an elegant Italian fighter, in Tekken 8, which is a positive addition, per TechRaptor.

This closed beta presents an excellent opportunity for players to engage with Tekken 8 ahead of its official release. Not only will participants be able to enjoy the game, but they can also contribute their feedback to the developers, helping to shape the final product.

If you're fortunate enough to secure a spot in the closed beta, don't forget to leave a review so Bandai can see what to improve further.

All Confirmed 'Tekken 8' Characters So Far

At this point, you might be curious about the roster that you will play on Tekken in the next few weeks. The storyline of "Tekken 8" will be centered on its main protagonist Jin Kazama. The previous installment focused on the father-son feud between Kazuya and Heihachi Mishima.

According to The Gamer, the confirmed characters that are coming to "Tekken 8" are as follows:

• Jin Kazama
• Kazuya Mishima
• Nina Williams
• Paul Phoenix
• Marshall Law
• King
• Lars Alexandersson
• Jack-8J
• un Kazama
• Ling Xiaoyu
• Leroy Smith
• Asuka Kazama
• Emilie de Rochefort (Lili)
• Hwoarang
• Brian Fury

The "King of the Iron Fist" tournament will welcome the other contenders by next month. Stay tuned for more news about "Tekken," and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter for more information.