Heihachi Mishima, the iconic villain from the Tekken series, is making a surprising return as the next DLC character in Tekken 8. Despite being thrown into a volcano by his son Kazuya in the previous installment, Heihachi is back sooner than expected. This time, he is set to be the third DLC character for Tekken 8, following Eddy Gordo and Lydia Sobieska. While the exact release date for Heihachi has not been confirmed, fans can expect to see him in action sometime this autumn.
In addition to Heihachi’s return, players will also get an extra chapter of story mode focusing on the mustachioed fighter. The trailer shows Heihachi training a group of hench monks to perform daring feats like wavedashing over burning coals. This comedic addition to the game’s storyline is sure to add a new layer of entertainment for players. Unlike the character episodes for the base game biffers, the DLC characters like Eddy and Lydia will also play a significant role in Heihachi’s story chapter.
The good news is that the extra story chapter featuring Heihachi will be available to all players for free, regardless of whether they purchase the DLC characters or not. This shows a commitment from the developers to provide engaging content for all Tekken 8 players. While the game has received positive reviews as a solid biff ’em up experience, some fans have expressed disappointment at the absence of their favorite characters in the roster.
As fans eagerly anticipate the release of Heihachi in Tekken 8, there are still lingering hopes for the arrival of other beloved characters such as Miguel, Josie, Marduk, Lucky Chloe, or Armor King. However, it seems that the priority may lie with introducing more popular characters before considering the addition of lesser-known fighters. For now, fans of characters like Lei Wulong will have to wait and see if they make an appearance in future updates.
The return of Heihachi Mishima was announced by Bandai Namco at the fighting game tournament EVO 2024. The finals of the Tekken 8 tournament showcased intense battles between top players, demonstrating the strategic use of the game’s new Heat meter mechanic. As the excitement builds for the upcoming release of Heihachi in Tekken 8, fans can look forward to experiencing a new chapter of the Mishima family saga in the world of 3D fighting games.
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