The popular fighting gameTekken 8has an interesting roster of characters, and it continues to grow as its developer, Bandai Namco, intends to add even more. Through DLC, fans have seen the return of series staples that didn’t make it into the game’s initial release, with the odd third-party character also cropping up. The latter recently happened with the introduction ofClive Rosfield inTekken 8, the main protagonist ofFinal Fantasy 16, whom nobody expected to appear. After such a surprising crossover, it may set a precedent for what Bandai Namco could do in the future.
Clive Rosfield became a playable character forTekken 8on December 16 for its Year 1 pass holders and was released to the public on December 19. While such a crossover has already happened, with Noctis being introduced in the previousTekkengame, the recent addition still left a lasting impression. With the DLC character successfully gathering the attention of many, it could open up the possibility of Bandai Namco and Square Enix continuing to doFinal Fantasycrossovers, but this time for its other games rather than just theTekkenseries.
Other Bandai Namco Games That Could Do a Final Fantasy Collaboration
While being able toplay as Clive inTekken 8already opens up the possibility, the question remains as to what other Bandai Namco games could collaborate withFinal Fantasy. Considering that there are many options, there are a few which would make for interesting choices:
Out of the many titles, having those collaborate withFinal Fantasyhas a good chance of making waves among numerous fans and communities. Aside from bringing more attention to the already popular role-playing series, it might also direct more people towardsgames from Bandai Namco, introducing them to more genres and new IPs they might enjoy.
Why There Are Many Possibilities of Having Final Fantasy Collaborate With Other Bandai Namco Games
A collaboration does not necessarily mean it’s limited to characters, as there are other ways to show that one franchise or series is making its presence known in another. Instead of people, it could be equipment or resources, and withFinal Fantasyhaving many of the most memorable andbest video game weaponsand items, Bandai Namco could incorporate them into one of its titles. This would not be too difficult, as the developer has IPs such as the Tales series which they can be seamlessly incorporated into. Given how many games Bandai Namco has developed and helped publish, one can easily look into its long library to see which could collaborate well withFinal Fantasy, whether through an item, weapon, or character.
Clive Rosfield may not have been on everyone’sTekken 8DLC character wish list, but his introduction to the game can be considered a good omen for Bandai Namco’s other titles. The collaboration opens the doors for the developer’s other games to receive the same treatment, so long as Square Enix is interested in it too.
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Tekken 8 brings the fight to the latest generation of consoles, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Feel the power of every hit in Tekken 8, the latest entry in the legendary fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco. Utilising the power and realism of Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 pushes the envelope for fighting games by taking full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles. Ground-breaking new features, breathtakingly detailed character models and dramatic environments make this one of the most visually stunning and immersive titles in the genre yet. Tekken 8 picks up after the gruesome battle that ended in Heihachi Mishima’s defeat in Tekken 7, focusing on a new rivalry, pitting father against son as Jin Kazama stands in defiance against Kazuya Mishima in a city-shattering face-to-face showdown.
