The Best Special Interactions In Tekken 8

Although there’s a lot that stands out about Tekken 8, it’s perhaps best known for its vibrant roster of characters. Bringing in veterans that have been with the series for a long time and newcomers who fit the vibe of the game’s universe naturally, some of its most memorable moments show up before the fights even begin.

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That’s thanks to the special interactions that almost every character shares with at least one other fighter, kicking the battle off with unique dialogue or animation to showcase their connection with each other in some shape or form.

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Marshall Law And Paul Phoenix

Ever since Tekken 5, Paul Phoenix and Marshall Law have been friendly rivals who have constantly appeared in each other’s storylines, as, although they beat the life out of one another quite frequently, there is still a level of care and respect that they mutually share.

Which is why it was only natural that the two characters had special interaction in Tekken 8, as right before trading fists, Law asks Paul whether he will be able to keep up with his fast-paced martial arts.

Of course, the self-proclaimed strongest man in the universe strikes back with his own question, asking Law if he will manage to keep up with his power instead, resulting in the two of them throwing a punch and a backfist at each other before the round officially begins.

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Azucena Milagros Ortiz Castillo And Lili De Rochefort

The never-ending argument about whether tea or coffee is better made it to Tekken 8. Making her series debut, the majority of Azucena’s dialogue revolves around coffee, which can get pretty frustrating, but one of the only instances where it does work is when she is facing the herbal tea manufacturer Lili.

The Coffee Queen asserts her preferred beverage’s supremacy, stating that it is the only drink that actually matters, and right after she tries to punch her opponent, Lili counters by stating that tea is better than coffee in every way and tries to kick the newcomer before the battle starts.

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Sergei Dragunov And Victor Chevalier

One of the standout additions to the Tekken universe in 8 is easily the French spy and war veteran Victor Chevaliar, playing a major role in the story mode as he teams up with the good guys and leads them against the evil G Corporation.

One of the leaders on the other side is the Russian soldier Sergei Dragunov, and aside from their interactions in the story, the two characters also have a special interaction before their battle that teases an even longer shared history.

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In a cinematic intro, Dragunov is seen casually strolling around the stage until he senses that something is off right before Victor swoops in and tries to kill him with his sword. Victor then refers to the soldier as the White Angel of Death, leading Dragunov to crawl his way into the battle to settle the score once and for all.

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Hwoarang And Steve Fox

Hwoarang and Steve Fox are two characters who have completely opposite fighting styles, as the former mostly uses kicks while the latter only uses punches, so a special interaction between them that also serves as a callback to Tekken 5’s intro is a great inclusion in Tekken 8.

The characters have been associated with one another in various Tekken titles, so when they face each other in battle, Hwoarang boasts that Steve’s punches are never going to be as fast as his kicks.

Steve strikes back with an insult of his own, stating that Hwoarang talks a bit too much and should focus on the fight instead, leading the former to use his iconic Eraser move while the latter counters it with his trusty Sky Rocket launcher attack.

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Clive Rosfield And Reina

Both Clive Rosfield and Reina make their series debut in Tekken 8, with the former being the first guest character to make his way into Tekken, whereas the latter is actually canon to the narrative.

eing the protagonist of Final Fantasy 16, it was naturally going to be a bit difficult for Clive to fit in the modern world of Tekken, and Reina makes fun of his outfit the moment they meet before their battle, referring to his appearance as cosplay.

Clive, unsurprisingly, does not even know what cosplay is, because it does not exist in the universe he was borrowed from, and if he wins the fight, he wonders if the extremely knowledgeable Harpocrates from Final Fantasy 16 knows what Reina was talking about.

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Eddy Gordo And Nina Williams

Eddy and Nina have been a part of Tekken for a very long time, and they properly teamed up in Tekken 6 under the leadership of Jin Kazama, but past loyalties don’t really matter to a cold-hearted assassin like Williams. #

In Tekken 8, Nina gets hired by Kazuya Mishima, who is the man responsible for the death of Eddy’s father, so, of course, things were never going to be too friendly between the two characters.

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During their special interaction, without any regard for their former camaraderie, Nina tries to kill Eddy by shooting at him, leading him to counter it by trying to kick her in the face and calling her out for being a ruthless and heartless human being.

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Heihachi Mishima And Kazuya Mishima

The death of Heihachi Mishima has become somewhat of a running joke in the Tekken universe, and considering that Katsuhiro Harada himself confirmed that he is most definitely dead, his return in Tekken 8 was not only surprising for the community but for the in-game characters as well.

His son Kazuya personally ensured that there was no chance that Heihachi could have survived at the end of Tekken 7, following a series staple and throwing his father off a cliff into a volcano, so him questioning how Heihachi is still alive is perfectly understandable.

Heihachi answers the question in the most Heihachi way possible, stating that not even lava can take his existence away from the Tekken universe, leading Kazuya to even have special Rage Art and outro dialogues telling his father that he will get rid of him for good this time.

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Devil Jin And Jin Kazama

A major part of Jin Kazama’s character arc in Tekken 8 is him trying to take control of the Devil Gene and ensuring that it does not take over his rage, especially when his loved ones are present around him.

With spiritual help from his mother Jun, Jin is finally able to stop his evil counterpart from controlling his body, so when Devil Jin orders him to give himself up to the gene during their special interaction, Jin successfully repels its power.

It marks the end of the curse that Jin has had to tackle for a very long time, and giving rise to Angel Jin, who is only playable in Tekken 8’s story mode.

Released

January 26, 2024

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Unreal Engine 5

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