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A new fighter has been announced for Tekken 8 – Anna Williams

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 26,2025

A new fighter has been announced for Tekken 8 – Anna Williams

Tekken 8 Season 2: Anna Williams Arrives, Future Content Revealed

Bandai Namco has dropped a new trailer for Tekken 8's Season 2, spotlighting the return of Anna Williams. The trailer showcases her updated moveset, fresh character skins, and a unique intro sequence, featuring a special cutscene if her sister, Nina, is the opponent.

Anna Williams will be the inaugural character of Season 2, launching March 31st for players who own the Character Year 2 Pass. General release for all players is set for April 3rd.

Beyond Anna's arrival, the trailer hints at a robust content roadmap for 2025 and early 2026:

  • Summer 2025: A new fighter and a new arena.
  • Fall 2025: A new fighter.
  • Winter 2025/2026: A new fighter and a new arena.

In other news, Bandai Namco announced that Tekken 8 has surpassed 3 million copies sold, significantly outpacing the initial sales of its predecessor, which boasts over 12 million copies sold to date.

Tekken 8 launched on January 26th, 2024, and is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.