Just before the Top 8 at the Tekken World Tour Grand Finals in Amsterdam, Tekken project leads Katsuhiro Harada and Michael Murray presented new information about Tekken 8, including a 35-minute video addressing new mechanics, a closed alpha test, and the addition of series veteran Nina Williams to the roster.
Nina has appeared in every major Tekken release since the original game in 1994. Her new iteration leans heavily into her secret agent/assassin skill set, as she now mixes akimbo pistols into her Jujutsu and Koppojutsu-themed fighting style.
Tekken 8’s major new mechanic is called the Heat Gauge, which can be activated both as a single button press called a Heat Burst, and after certain moves in each character’s moveset called Heat Engagers. Activating the Heat Gauge will give that player an offensive advantage and access to new mechanics for as long as the gauge depletes.
