TEKKEN 8: Closed Network Test for July now open for console and PC

TEKKEN 8, the next chapter of the legendary franchise will be playable for selected fans on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC thanks to a Closed Network Test (CNT) starting on 21 July 2023.

Developed by Bandai Namco Studio, TEKKEN 8 promises to be the most graphically impressive TEKKEN title yet and will feature several important changes to combat, thanks to the new “aggressive” fighting system that encourages an offensive style, rewarding players who focus on attack. Thanks to the CNT, players will be able to experience this new philosophy firsthand and play a role in helping shape the new gameplay mechanics and features in TEKKEN 8.

The CNT will feature “Ranked Matches” online with cross-platform matchmaking. Selected players will be able to choose from 16 characters, including Jin, Kazuya, Paul, Law, King, Lars, Jack 8, Xiaoyu, Nina, Leroy, Lili, Asuka, Hwoarang, Bryan, and the recently announced Claudio.There will be 5 stages available: Urban Square, Yakushima, Rebel Hangar, Sanctum, and Arena.The CNT will take place in two separate sessions, with the Week 1 CNT available only on PlayStation 5 and the Week 2 CNT available across all three platforms — PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

To participate no Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus subscription is required.

Anyone wishing to participate can start by registering on this site. Participants in the CNT will be selected based on registration order. More information about the CNT for TEKKEN 8 can be found HERE.

Session dates and times are as follows:

• Week 1 – SOLO PlayStation 5
• 21 July at 10:00 CEST – 24 July 09:00 CEST
• A maintenance is scheduled from 22:00 CEST on 21 July to 01:00 CEST on 22 July
• Week 2 – PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
• 28 July at 10:00 CEST to 31 July at 09:00 CEST
• A maintenance is scheduled for July 29 between 10:00 CEST and 13:00 CEST

 Players on PlayStation 5 who participate in Week 1 sessions can also play during Week 2 sessions.