A video regardingTekken 8’s Closed Network Test has teased the return of Claudio Serafino, a fighter who was first introduced inTekken 7. Bandai Namco’s 3D fighting game has been getting plenty of attention throughout 2023, where theroster ofTekken 8’s fightershas been slowly revealed in the past few months. Of the characters revealed, these include mainstays like the infamous father-son archenemies Jin Kazuma and Kazuya Mishima, returning fan favorites from classic titles like Hwoarang and Bryan Fury, and even recent additions like Leroy Smith fromTekken 7. Players will get a chance to try the currently revealed roster, along with one more fighter, in the upcoming Closed Network Test.TheClosed Network Test forTekken 8was first leakednear the end of May, where this update was found on SteamDB, a site that keeps track of the Steam database. This application was called the “Tekken 8 Playtest,” which got fans excited about getting the chance to try out these characters and the new mechanics introduced in the eighth entry. Bandai Namco has put out the official announcement video for the playtest, which also teases the reveal of another character, Claudio Serafino.RELATED:Latest Tekken 8 Character Reveal Upset Harada By Leaking EarlyThis video forTekken 8starts off with some of the revealed roster, along with some of their special attack animations, and even some special matchup intros depending on who is fighting in a match. It also announces the date of when the Closed Network Test starts: August 05, 2025. Near the very end, however, after a brief rundown of the available fighters, it gives fans the first look at Claudio, summoning a circle of light around him.
Claudio Serafino was one ofTekken 7’s first newcomers, hailing from Italy as the leader of the Archers of Sirius. He also has the title of being “the world’s strongest exorcist,” having been contacted byHeihachi Mishimato help subdue his son’s devil form. With Claudio’s return inTekken 8, he could possibly tie into the events of the game’s story, especially since fellow light power user and spirit purifier Jun Kazuma is also in the game.
Tekken 8is in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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