Bandai Namco has announced a closed network test beta for its upcoming fighting game Tekken 8, as previously hinted in a Steam Store listing. Two sessions will run in July 2023, encompassing weekend periods, with the first being exclusive for PlayStation 5 players, and the second open to two additional platforms, PC and Xbox Series X/S
The closed network test beta will feature all announced characters for Tekken 8 so far, including the newly-revealed Claudio Serafino.
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Those interested in participating can simply apply on the official website, and selecting their preferred platform.
Tekken 8 Closed Network Test Beta – Times and Dates
Week 1 – PlayStation 5 Only
Begins: 21 July 2023, 1:00am PDT / 4:00am EST / 9:00am GMT / 10:00am CEST / 6:00pm AEST
Ends: 24 July 2023, 12:00am PDT / 3:00am EST / 8:00am GMT / 9:00am CEST / 5:00pm AEST
A maintenance period will run from 21 July 2023 1:00 p.m. PDT until 22 July 2023 4:00 a.m. PDT
Week 2 – PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X/S
Begins: 28 July 2023, 1:00am PDT / 4:00am EST / 9:00am GMT / 10:00am CEST / 6:00pm AEST
Ends: 31 July 2023, 12:00am PDT / 3:00am EST / 8:00am GMT / 9:00am CEST / 5:00pm AEST
A maintenance period will run from 29 July 2023 1:00 p.m. PDT until 22 July 2023 4:00 a.m. PDT
Tekken 8 Closed Network Test Beta – Included Characters
- Asuka Kazama
- Bryan Fury
- Hwoarang
- Jack-8
- Jin Kazama
- Jun Kazama
- Kazuya Mishima
- King II
- Lars Alexandersson
- Leroy Smith
- Lili De Rochefort
- Ling Xiaoyu
- Marshall Law
- Nina Williams
- Paul Phoenix
- Claudio Serafino
Included Stages
- Urban Square
- Yakushima
- Rebel Hangar
- Sanctum
- Arena
Tekken 8 currently has no confirmed release date.
