Summary
Tekken 8is adding a new DLC fighter to its roster, this time inviting theFinal Fantasy 16protagonist, Clive Rosfield, to the game. A brief new trailer demonstrates some of Clive’s abilities on the battlefield, andTekken 8players won’t have to wait long to try him out for themselves.
TekkenandFinal Fantasyhave a bit of an established history with each other.Tekken 7saw the inclusion of Noctis, the main character ofFinal Fantasy 15, join as a playable character and the title’s third DLC fighter. Hammerhead was also added as downloadable content and served as his home stage. While fans have been hopeful for anotherFinal Fantasyinclusion, many may have been surprised to see Clive appear.
During The Game Awards 2024, a new trailer revealed thatFinal Fantasy 16’s Clive Rosfield will be coming toTekken 8. TheFinal Fantasy 16hero will be added as the final character to join the game as part of the Year 1 Character Pass, with a 72-hour early access period starting on December 16. A brief teaser shows Clive entering a blazing battlefield, facing off againstTekken 8protagonist Jin Kazama. After the two say a few words and sprout a single wing each, they charge into the battle, which Clive quickly dominates.
Clive Brings His Power to Tekken 8
While the gameplay footage is brief, Clive seems like a powerful fighter from what’s been shown. After charging into the fight, he begins to blaze, attacking with his sword and fist, with his wings periodically reappearing as he hovers and air juggles his opponent. After knocking Jin to the ground and surrounding him with a pillar of flame,Clive calls upon Ifrit, who deals a final blow with a massive flaming fireball.
Final Fantasy 16fans are likely happy to see Clive joinTekken 8, and it may giveTekkenfans new incentive to check out the latest ofFinal Fantasy’s new entries. However, there are probably some fans ofFinal Fantasythat are disappointed, too. Manyplayers demanded Tifa be added toTekken 8while it was still in development, and some have remained hopeful that she could join later on as DLC. While it’s not completely out of the question forTekken 8to include two crossover characters from the same series, it also seems less likely to happen now that Clive has joined the fray. Only time will tell asTekken 8progresses past its first year.
Tekken 8
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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.
