New Tekken 8 Character Trailer Introduces “Blood Talon” Hwoarang

Bandai Namco released a new trailer for their tournament fighter Tekken 8, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC at an unknown time. Hwoarang, also known as the “Blood Talon,” is introduced in this new video, with various matchups and a few character interactions. This fighter initially debuted in Tekken 3, becoming a commonly returning character.

Tekken 8 marks significant growth for the franchise, seeing the return of Jun Kazama and a heavy focus on several story elements. Past grudges will be settled here, with the most iconic being Jin and Kazuya. Further, the visuals have been upgraded to meet modern standards, boasting terrific character models, environments, and textures. We’re undoubtedly looking forward to this ambitious fighter’s release.

• Check out our announcement coverage.
• View our previous coverage comprising The Game Awards 2022 trailer, screenshots, key art, and character renders.
• View the Nina Reveal alongside an intricate deep dive into this entry’s refined combat mechanics.
• Kazuya Mishima Character Trailer
• Jin Kazama Character Trailer
• Paul Phoenix Character Trailer
• Marshall Law Character Trailer
• King Character Trailer
• Lars Alexandersson Character Trailer
• Jack-8 Gameplay Trailer
• Jun Kazama Gameplay Trailer
• Ling Xiaoyu Trailer
• Leroy Smith & Asuka Kazama Trailers
• Crossplay & Rollback Confirmed
• Lili Trailer

We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the release of Tekken 8.

You can view the Hwoarang gameplay debut trailer below: