Bandai Namco recently announced that a Tekken 8 closed beta test was incoming. Now, players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC can register to participate.
Developed by Bandai Namco Studio Inc., Tekken 8 is promising to be the most visually stunning Tekken title yet. The game and comes with major changes to combat, with a new “aggressive” combat system that encourages an offense-first play style. It’s designed to reward players who stay on the attack while offering spectacular plays.
With the upcoming Tekken 8 closed beta, referred to as ‘closed network test (CNT)’ by Bandai Namco, players will have a chance to experience this new philosophy. They will also play a part in helping influence key game mechanics and features coming to Tekken 8.
Tekken 8 CNT Registration
The Tekken 8 closed beta, or CNT, will take place across two different sessions. The Week 1 CNT will only be on PlayStation 5, while the Week 2 CNT available for all three platforms. A subscription to Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus is not required to participate. The CNTs start on 21st July, 2023. Details are as follows:
- Week 1 – PlayStation 5 only
- 21st July at 09:00 BST – 24th July at 08:00 BST
- Maintenance will be held from 21st July at 21:00 BST until 22nd July 00:00 BST
- 21st July at 09:00 BST – 24th July at 08:00 BST
- Week 2 – PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- 28th July at 09:00 BST – 31st July at 08:00 BST
- Maintenance will be held from 29th July 09:00 BST until 29th July at 12:00 BST
- 28th July at 09:00 BST – 31st July at 08:00 BST
Participants to the CNT will be selected on a first come, first serve basis. You can register here.
Tekken 8 Closed Beta Contents
The Tekken 8 closed beta will feature online Ranked matches with cross-platform matchmaking. Selected players will be able to pick from 16 characters including Jin, Kazuya, Paul, Law, King, Lars, Jack 8, Xiaoyu, Nina, Leroy, Lili, Asuka, Hwoarang, Bryan and the newly announced Claudio. There will be five stages available, Urban Square, Yakushima, Rebel Hangar, Sanctum, and Arena.
With fighting games getting somewhat of a resurgence lately thanks to the impressive launch of Street Fighter 6 and the reveal of Mortal Kombat 1, are you still excited for Tekken 8? Let us know in the comments below!
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