The toxic side of gaming has manifested itself again, and this time, in the fanbase of Tekken 8, experienced firsthand by its director, Katsuhiro Harada, who was recently threatened. This was due to a player requesting that a specific old character from the series make an appearance in the new game, but it seems like this trick will not work for the developer.
While the game creators understand the demand for certain favorite characters, they cannot be all accommodated during this time, but making such remarks is not acceptable.
Tekken 8 Not Bothered by Threats from Gamers' Character Requests
In a lengthy post by Tekken 8 Director, Katsuhiro Harada, he explained how threats against themselves and the game are taken largely, but it remains unbothered by the threats imposed by users. In Harada's long-form post, he explains that such threats are significant causes of delays and rising costs for games, as security is then added to protect developers.
This was after Harada received a post via X that talked about the user wanting to see Eddy Gordo, the Capoeira master from the previous iterations of the game. Here, the user included violent remarks directed to Harada, saying that they will hit the director with a "burning hammer."
We have had cases where we have had embassies and local staff help with naming and country-based ethical advice, but we have never had trouble with the underlying idea, so we do not need ideas about the character.
— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) August 11, 2023
In fact, such ideas may even hinder the realization of the… https://t.co/dp9gAWNin6
Harada Says Threats Will Not Bring Them to Tekken 8
Despite the grave threat, the post still detailed that no such threats will persuade developers into bringing these requested characters to the game.
In the director's words, "By enthusiasts behaving excessively, repeating these words and actions, or Fake information and hoaxes, or Threats, the motivation of the development staff will decrease rapidly, and as a result, the requests of enthusiasts will be far from being realized."
Harada is known to engage with fans regarding Tekken 8 and character developments, listening to their requests and who they want to see in the game.
Bandai Namco's Upcoming Tekken 8
More than a year ago, Bandai Namco teased the upcoming development of its project, and it is the mainline sequel of its renowned arcade fighting franchise, with Tekken 8 coming soon. It seems like this reveal was not so long ago, but it is already a year since this was revealed in EVO 2022, with gamers soon set to get the new experience.
With many characters coming says the company, there are various favorite returning characters coming soon, with the first one being Kazuya Mishima, and the deceased mother of Jin, Jun Kazama.
Still, the developers said that more characters are coming, and this promise has been seen in the various character reveal trailers and showcases that have transpired over the past.
The characters coming to Tekken 8 are not yet final, and more will be revealed soon for gamers to marvel at their favorite fighters to join yet another brutal beating. However, not all favored characters are coming, including the Capoeira king, Eddy Guerrero, with Harada claiming that these threats will not bother Tekken 8, but rather push them to set these aside more.
