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KUNIMITSU, BOB, AND ROGER JR. RETURN TO TEKKEN™ 8
Lyon, France – 2 February 2026 – Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe announced TEKKEN 8 Season 3 along with unveiling new upcoming characters during the TEKKEN WORLD TOUR FINALS 2025,: Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr. In addition, DRX | LowHigh was crowned TEKKEN WORLD TOUR FINALS 2025 Champion following an intense competition held in Malmö, Sweden.
Starting in March 2026, TEKKEN 8 Season 3 will commence, introducing a series of balance adjustments aimed at further refining the gameplay experience, alongside a rank reset.
Watch the TEKKEN 8 Season 3 trailer here:
The Season 3 Pass will be available for purchase starting on 10 February 2026, with Kunimitsu, the first Season 3 character, arriving in Late Spring 2026. Purchasing the Season 3 Pass grants access to all four planned characters with 120 hours of early access, as well as a new stage, which will be detailed at a later date. The exclusive Character Costume: Aurora Outfit Pack is also included and will be available for download from 10 February 2026.
Following the excitement of the TEKKEN WORLD TOUR FINALS 2025, TEKKEN WORLD TOUR 2026 has also been officially announced. The new competitive season will kick off in May 2026 at EVO Japan, and conclude with the final Master Event at Thaiger Uppercut 2026. Master+ events will include EVO Japan, EVO Las Vegas, and EVO Nice, while Master events will be announced later this year. Additional details on the TEKKEN WORLD TOUR 2026 will be revealed later this year.
The TEKKEN WORLD TOUR 2026 announcement trailer is available here:
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Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of Reflector Entertainment.
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