As the anticipation for Tekken 8 continues to surge, Bandai Namco stirs the excitement further by announcing another more robust beta slated for release next month. If you've been on pins and needles about this forthcoming chapter of the robust combat game series, worry not! The enhanced Closed Beta Test (CBT), larger in scale than the previous one, is poised to take your experience to a new level.
This souped-up edition of the Closed Beta Test will be available between October 20 and October 23, bringing a few surprise elements to keep us on the edge of our seats. One of these much-awaited additions includes a brand new character named Azucena, along with the returning warriors Raven and Feng Wei. Moreover, an extra stage will be opened up, allowing a choice of six diverse environments for the combat to unfurl. With a tally of 19 characters, this isn't your 'run-of-the-mill' beta.
Beyond the added staging and characters, there’s more for Tekken devotees to look forward to. Significant tweaks and improvements have been incorporated based on the feedback from July's Closed Network Test. The Heat system has been balanced, discouraging long, intimidating combos and moderating the damage from critical hits. The good news doesn't end here - the changes have also rendered dashing and backdashing more efficient, smoothing out the players' overall movements.
Intriguingly, the upcoming beta test is not only about raw fighting. It will also introduce players to a novel avatar creation and customization system that seemingly draws inspiration from Xbox Live Arcade avatars and SoulCalibur’s in-depth character customization. While the verdict on this new addition isn’t out yet, it certainly seems promising in its proposition to offer a unique, personalized in-game experience.
In conclusion, this is undoubtedly the beta test that every Tekken fan wouldn't want to miss. The best part is that those who partook in July's test are automatically eligible for this upcoming event. For those who didn’t have much luck earlier, the road is still open for you to register on Bandai Namco's website before October 11. Amid the cornucopia of innovations and improvements offered, this iteration of Tekken 8's beta version is guaranteed to take your fighting game experience up a notch!