The triple A fighting game franchises are so far along now visually that we can see pores on faces and inconsistencies in stitching patterns when we get a close enough view of costumes, but the ability to include so much detail means little if the initial design is lacking.
Bandai Namco has been sharing character concept art for Tekken 8 in a bit of a slow drip manner on X, but we’ve waited for enough examples to surface to put together a gallery so you can peruse them all at once.
Thus far developers have posted early concept art for Nina Williams, Hworang, Devil Jin, Lars, Yoshimitsu, and newcomers Azucena and Reina.
The posts depicting early takes feature the full characters alongside expanded highlights of individual components. Some of the accessories, such as Yoshimitu’s gold emblems or Devil Jin’s gauntlets, can easily fade into the overall look and so it’s nice to have them on more featured display here.
Check out the artwork for all seven highlighted characters in the gallery below and let us know who you think has the best Tekken 8 design in the comments afterwards.
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If you appreciate appreciating Tekken 8 concept art as much as we do be sure to check out this special look at Lili as well as these early looks at Jun and Asuka.