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

Author : Brooklyn Mar 05,2025

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

Tekken 8 Season 2: Anna Williams Arrives, Future DLC Unveiled, and Sales Figures 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, stylish new costumes, and a special intro sequence featuring a unique cutscene if her sister, Nina, is the opponent.

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

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

  • 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 already surpassed 3 million copies sold. This represents a significantly faster sales trajectory compared to its predecessor, which has amassed over 12 million copies sold to date.

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