Tekken 8 Reveals When Heihachi Mishima is Coming to the Game

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Tekken 8 Reveals When Heihachi Mishima is Coming to the Game

Key Takeaways

  • Heihachi Mishima will be playable in Tekken 8 starting October 1 for Player Character Year 1 Pass holders, and October 4 for everyone else.
  • Heihachi survived his supposed death by lava pit in Tekken 7, and will soon return as a playable fighter in Tekken 8.
  • Heihachi’s debut will coincide with the release of a new battle stage called Genmaji Temple and a free story update.

As a seasoned Tekken player with over two decades of combat under my belt, I can confidently say that the return of Heihachi Mishima to the ring is a momentous occasion. The man who has survived countless battles and defied death more times than I care to count will once again grace our screens in October.

In the game Tekken 8, it’s been confirmed that the infamous series villain, Heihachi Mishima, can be played by those who bought the Player Character Year 1 Pass starting October 1. For other players wanting to control Heihachi individually without the character pass, they’ll need to wait until October 4 Eastern time.

At the Evo 2024 tournament held in Las Vegas, I couldn’t believe my eyes when Katsuhiro Harada, the producer of Tekken 8, unveiled that Heihachi Mishima, our beloved character from Tekken 7, miraculously survived his supposed fatal encounter. In the thrilling climax between Heihachi and his son Kazuya Mishima, I thought for sure that the patriarch of the Mishima Clan had met his end when Kazuya hurled him into a pit of scorching lava atop an active volcano. But, to everyone’s surprise, including myself and fellow Tekken fans, it was announced that Heihachi would be back in Tekken 8 as the Autumn 2024 fighter for the Playable Character Year 1 Pass. I can hardly wait!

Good news for Tekken 8 enthusiasts! The wait for playing as the series’ iconic villain, Heihachi Mishima, won’t be prolonged much longer. From October 1st, those who have purchased the Year 1 Playable Character Pass for Tekken 8 will get early access to Heihachi as a playable fighter following an update. Fans who did not purchase the character pass will get their chance to play as Heihachi starting October 4th, when he becomes available as a DLC fighter. The introduction of Heihachi Mishima in Tekken 8 was teased in a gameplay trailer, which showcased him battling various Tekken characters. As expected, the exchange between Heihachi and his son revolved around their past encounters, with Heihachi jokingly stating that even a pool of lava wouldn’t be enough to keep him down.

When Is Heihachi Mishima Coming to Tekken 8?

  • Tuesday, October 1 (Early Access Via Year 1 Character Pass DLC)
  • Friday, October 4 (Official Release)

In the preview, Heihachi demonstrated a range of combos against characters like Lidia Sobieska and Eddy Gordo, who are part of the roster for Tekken 8’s character pass. Heihachi will offer four different outfits to choose from, with his traditional black gi serving as the default choice. A downloadable battle stage called Genmaji Temple is planned, and a free story expansion titled “Forgotten Echoes” will be released once Heihachi becomes playable in early October.

In the upcoming game, Tekken 8, there’s just one more character to reveal from the current pass now that Heihachi has been resurrected. It’s yet unknown how Heihachi will dominate in Tekken 8’s competitive scene against other powerful adversaries.

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2024-09-24 20:53