Tekken 8 Demo Launch Dates for Consoles and PC

Bandai Namco has officially revealed the release dates for the Tekken 8 demo on both consoles and PC—exciting news for PlayStation 5 enthusiasts, as the Tekken 8 demo will be available on December 14. Meanwhile, Xbox Series and PC players will need to exercise more patience, as the demo will launch a week later on December 21.

The much-anticipated Tekken 8 demo is set to showcase various gameplay modes, including the engaging Story and Arcade Quest modes and intense battle modes like Super Ghost Battle and Versus. Among the playable characters featured in the demo are iconic figures such as Jin, Kazuya, Nina, and Paul. Fans can anticipate a thrilling preview of the game’s dynamics and explore the unique abilities of these renowned characters.

Find more details on the Tekken 8 demo below via the official website:

About the Demo

• This demo provides an opportunity for individuals who have never played the TEKKEN series to experience the world of Tekken 8, and engage in epic battles through some of the modes in the full version.
• Included in the demo are story modes such as “Story” and “Arcade Quest” as well as battle modes like “Super Ghost Battle” and “Versus.”

Playable Modes in the Demo

• Story: “The Dark Awakens” Chapter 1
• Arcade Quest Chapter 1 (parts of the content differ from the full version)
• Super Ghost Battle (unlocks after clearing Arcade Quest)
• Versus (partial mode)
• Gallery (partial mode)

*Save data will not carry over to the full version
*Online play is not available for the demo

Characters and Stages Available in the Demo

• Playable Characters
  • Jin
  • Kazuya
  • Nina
  • Paul
• Battle Stage
  • Sanctum
  • Urban Square (Evening)
  • Yakushima

Tekken 8 will be available on January 26, 2024, for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Stay tuned for our review coverage as the release date approaches.