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Tekken Video Game Series

A best-selling brawler series, originating on consoles and gaming machines; however, since 2017, its main installments have also been coming to personal computers. The series was created by the Japanese company Namco (later renamed Bandai Namco Entertainment) as competition to such brands as Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat.

The roots of the series date back to the mid-1990s. The first installment of the series, titled simply Tekken, was released in 1994 for game machines, and a little later also for the PlayStation console. The title quickly gained a lot of popularity, especially among Japanese gamers. This prompted Namco to prepare a sequel - Tekken 2 (1996) i Tekken 3 (1997). A new chapter in the history of the brand was opened by the appearance of the PlayStation 2 console, for which the next two main parts of the series arrived -. Tekken 4 (2002) i Tekken 5 (2005). The next installment of the series, namely Tekken 6 (2009) came not only to the PlayStation 3, but also to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation Portable. For the seventh installment of the series, viz. Tekken 7, released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, had to wait until 2017. Tekken 8, developed for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, meanwhile, debuted in 2024.

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Tekken Series Evolution

2024

Tekken 8

2018

Tekken Mobile

2017

Tekken 7

2013

Tekken Revolution

2013

Tekken Card Tournament

2012

Tekken Tag Tournament 2

2012

Tekken 3D: Prime Edition

2011

Tekken Hybrid

2009

Tekken 6

2007

Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection

2006

Tekken: Dark Resurrection

2005

Tekken 5

2002

Tekken 4

Tekken 8

Tekken 8

PCPlayStationXbox

January 26, 2024

Tekken 8 is a new installment in one of the most popular series of fighting games. It revolves around one-on-one brawls against AI-controlled enemies or other players.

Tekken 8
Tekken Mobile

Tekken Mobile

Mobile

February 15, 2019, End of Life

Tekken is a mobile fighting game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is a side installment of a popular series of fighting games. It was developed exclusively for smartphones and tablets. The title is using a free-to-play distribution model with microtransactions. The gameplay mechanics consist of duels one on one, in which the players are using an action-based combat system that enables them to move through the arena and use variety of techniques. Collecting characters is the key aspect of the game. There are more than one hundred warriors to be obtained. Each of them has unique special attacks that the player must first unlock and then upgrade with experience points. The title features story mode, in which the player faces artificial intelligence and multiplayer mode which enables the player to face other players via Internet and to participate in faction wars. Additionally, the players can their replays that are used for teaching AI new tactics.

Tekken Mobile
Tekken 7

Tekken 7

PCPlayStationXbox

June 2, 2017

The seventh major installment in one of the most famous fighting game series developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, which originally launched back in 1994 on the first PlayStation. The debut of the franchise on the eight generation consoles brings back all the key elements of the previous installments, i.e. dynamic duels on 3D arenas featuring interactive objects. The story revolves around the King of Iron Fist tournament, organized by a powerful corporation. The new game also presents a cast of well-known characters with their unique special attacks. Additionally, there's no shortage of playable characters, who appear in the series for the first time. In contrast with the previous games, powered by a proprietary game engine, Tekken 7 is based on Unreal Engine 4, offering high-quality graphics even on less powerful platforms.

Tekken 7
Tekken Revolution

Tekken Revolution

PlayStation

June 11, 2013

The Tekken Revolution is based on the Namco Bandai Free-2-Play fighting model. Playing is about fighting with other people or artificial intelligence. The game is enriched by the hero development system, which allows you to modify their parameters and skills.

Tekken Revolution
Tekken Card Tournament

Tekken Card Tournament

PC

April 4, 2013

Tekken Card Tournament is a duely-oriented online card game. The game consists in strategic fights with the use of martial arts masters. Individual attacks and techniques are activated by playing specific cards. The game is based on a free model with micropayments.

Tekken Card Tournament
Tekken Tag Tournament 2

Tekken Tag Tournament 2

PlayStationXboxNintendo

September 11, 2012

An arcade fighting game developed by Bandai Namco. It is the second installment in the subseries focusing on fights 2vs2. The plot is non-canonical here, serving the purpose of the background for spectacular fighting. The game features over fifty well-known fighters participating in the titular tournament. The player can change both their appearances and weapons to one's liking. Before the fight begins, the player selects two combatants to be used interchangeably. The second installment of the Tag Tournament subseries improves and expands the tag mechanics, allowing the player to perform special attacks, such as complex combos or throws executed by two fighters together. Interactive elements of the in-game arenas can be used in combat as well, by hitting the opponent's head against a wall for example. Tekken Tag Tournament 2 offers regular game modes, including Tutorial, Training, as well as Versus and Arcade. Apart from the solo experience, the game features multiplayer competition for up to four players.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Tekken 3D: Prime Edition

Tekken 3D: Prime Edition

Nintendo

February 14, 2012

Tekken 3D: Prime Edition is the next installment of the legendary fighting series for the Nintendo 3DS portable console. The game, of course, takes advantage of the device's greatest asset, which is the display of three-dimensional images.

Tekken 3D: Prime Edition
Tekken Hybrid

Tekken Hybrid

PlayStation

November 22, 2011

Tekken Hybrid is a collection that includes a remastered version of Tekken Tag Tournament from PlayStation 2, a demo of the second part and Tekken's animated film Blood Vengeance, which can be viewed in stereoscopic 3D.

Tekken Hybrid
Tekken 6

Tekken 6

PlayStationXbox

October 27, 2009

Another installment in a series of popular fighting games and the first one to be released on platforms other than PlayStation. The plot has its roots in the events of Tekken 5. Jin Kazama is the new antagonist here - the great-grandson of Jinpachi Mishima, who took control over Mishima Zaibatsu. G Corporation led by his father is the only thing standing in his way to obtain the absolute power. Soon, the sixth edition of King of Iron Fist Tournament is announced. Tekken 6 offers over forty playable fighters, including nearly all of the characters from Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection and eight new ones. Each fighter has their own style based on real world martial arts and requiring the player to employ different tactics. Among the innovations, the players will find the ability to block aerial attacks and the Rage System, allowing the players to prevent their fighter from losing. Battles take place on three-dimensional arenas with destructible elements.

Tekken 6
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection

Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection

PlayStation

March 2, 2007

Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection is a special edition of the last battle from under the banner of this famous series, released on PlayStation 2. "This edition was originally dedicated to coin-op machines, then slightly modified for PlayStation Portable, and finally made available to PlayStation 3 owners.

Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
Tekken: Dark Resurrection

Tekken: Dark Resurrection

PlayStation

July 25, 2006

Tekken: Dark Resurrection at PSP is the next installment of the legendary fighting series that Namco is responsible for creating. The model for the pocket edition was a special edition of Tekken 5, available only on slot machines.

Tekken: Dark Resurrection
Tekken 5

Tekken 5

PlayStation

February 24, 2005

Another installment in one of the most popular series of fighting games developed for years by Bandai Namco Entertainment. In the fifth edition of King of Iron Fist Tournament a set of well-known fighters makes its appearance alongside three new ones (Asuka, Raven and Feng). Each character has their own motivation and goals, which constitutes the background for spectacular duels. Tekken 5 employs the well-known mechanics of its predecessors. As usual, the features four types of strikes (weak/strong punch, weak/strong kick) intuitively assigned to gamepad buttons. Combat takes place on three-dimensional arenas, where several interactive elements can be found, such as walls, columns or statues - these objects can be used in combat. Apart from the main tournament, Tekken 5 offers various game modes, such as versus, training or the adventure mode requiring the player to fight his way through waves of incoming enemies.

Tekken 5
Tekken 4

Tekken 4

PlayStation

September 18, 2002

The fourth Iron Fist Tournament organized by Heihachi once again attracted a group of the best warriors from all over the world. The winner of the prize will receive authority over the Mishima organization.

Tekken 4
Tekken Advance

Tekken Advance

Nintendo

March 29, 2002

Namco exclaimed one of his best titles on the portable Nintendo consoles. The game is based on the third part of the game with PsOne, a similar system of blows, characters. Graphics, although 2D, perfectly imitates the one known from Sony console.

Tekken Advance
Tekken Tag Tournament

Tekken Tag Tournament

PlayStation

October 25, 2000

The Tekken Tag Tournament is an improved version of the third part of the Tekken fighting series. Developers from Namco took care of a more effective visual setting of their work and introduced a number of changes in the mechanics of the game. The novelties include pair fights, additional heroes in which you can take on the role and new costumes for warriors.

Tekken Tag Tournament
Tekken 3

Tekken 3

PlayStation

April 29, 1998

The third installment of the cult series of three-dimensional fights. The action of Tekken 3 takes place a dozen or so years after its predecessor, which served as a pretext for exchanging a large part of playable characters. The production introduced a lot of changes to the gameplay mechanisms, putting a bigger aspect on rolling fights in full three-dimensional and limiting the height of jumps.

Tekken 3
Tekken 2

Tekken 2

PlayStation

March 29, 1996

Reedition of the second part of the cult fight from the PS One console. The action of the game takes place 2 years after the events known from its predecessor and concentrates around the next martial arts tournament, in which Kazuya Mishima and his father Heihachi, among others, will once again face each other. The game offers a total of 25 playable characters, including 8 brand new ones. The tactics of combat was significantly expanded, and warriors gained a large array of new plays.

Tekken 2
Tekken

Tekken

PlayStationMobile

November 7, 1995

One of the most popular series in its genre. In the game we take part in an elite tournament called King of the Iron Fist. One of the key characters is Kazuy Mishima, who wants to take revenge on his father.

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Tekken X Street Fighter

Tekken X Street Fighter

PlayStationXbox

cancelled

A fighting game developed by Namco combining the features of two competing series: Tekken and Street Fighter, each representing a somewhat different approach to the genre and contending for the title of best virtual fighting game. Production of this title began simultaneously with the development of Capcom's Street Fighter X Tekken, but unlike its competitor it features the mechanics and visuals of the Tekken series. Compared to earlier titles from said franchise, the game stands out due to slightly different set of characters to choose from. Aside from well-known characters, the roster also includes fighters borrowed from the Street Fighter series. The crucial task for the creators of Tekken X Street Fighter was adapting the guest warriors' models, move sets, fighting styles, and special attacks to Tekken’s setting and the game's arenas, which are fully three-dimensional.

Tekken X Street Fighter

Tekken Series News

Tekken 8 disappointed players at EVO Japan 2025. „Collective despair and disappointment” with new DLC

Tekken 8 disappointed players at EVO Japan 2025. „Collective despair and disappointment” with new DLC

The EVO Japan 2025 tournament brought a lot of excitement and some news about fighting games, not necessarily positive. Tekken 8 once again irked fans, despite promising changes.

video games

May 12, 2025

Tekken 8 disappointed players at EVO Japan 2025. „Collective despair and disappointment” with new DLC
Father of Tekken doesn't mess around with fans. Harada criticizes „pointless” and „disrespectful” complaints about new Anna Williams design

Father of Tekken doesn't mess around with fans. Harada criticizes „pointless” and „disrespectful” complaints about new Anna Williams design

Katsuhiro Harada responded to the complaints of the (few) Tekken 8 fans who didn't like Anna Williams' new look.

video games

February 27, 2025

Father of Tekken doesn't mess around with fans. Harada criticizes „pointless” and „disrespectful” complaints about new Anna Williams design
Tekken 8 sold 3 million copies. Bandai Namco revealed Season 2 first character

Tekken 8 sold 3 million copies. Bandai Namco revealed Season 2 first character

Anna Williams will return to Tekken 8 at the start of Season 2. Along with her, Bandai Namco's fighting game will receive more than 1,500 balance changes and important improvements.

video games

February 25, 2025

Tekken 8 sold 3 million copies. Bandai Namco revealed Season 2 first character
Modern Gamers Can’t Take a Loss? Tekken Producer Wants More Team Elements in Fighting Games

Modern Gamers Can’t Take a Loss? Tekken Producer Wants More Team Elements in Fighting Games

Katsuhiro Harada wants to see more team elements in fighting games. The reason: the alleged inability of modern gamers to accept defeat and blame others for their failures.

video games

April 4, 2024

Modern Gamers Can’t Take a Loss? Tekken Producer Wants More Team Elements in Fighting Games
Tekken Dev Comments on Criticism of Microtransactions. “If We Simply Do Nothing, the Game Will Simply Stop Running in a Few Months.”

Tekken Dev Comments on Criticism of Microtransactions. “If We Simply Do Nothing, the Game Will Simply Stop Running in a Few Months.”

The announcement of the addition of microtransactions to Tekken 8 infuriated players, but in turn these complaints annoyed Katsuhiro Harada. The father of the series hinted at how much game production costs have risen.

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February 29, 2024

Tekken Dev Comments on Criticism of Microtransactions. “If We Simply Do Nothing, the Game Will Simply Stop Running in a Few Months.”
All Hidden Achievements in Tekken 8 and How to Get Them

All Hidden Achievements in Tekken 8 and How to Get Them

Tekken 8 has 12 hidden achievements, which don't quite explain how to get them. Our guide will tell you what you need to do to unlock them all.

How to

January 31, 2024

All Hidden Achievements in Tekken 8 and How to Get Them
Enshrouded More Popular on Steam Than Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Combined

Enshrouded More Popular on Steam Than Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Combined

Independent RPG Enshrouded turned out to be the biggest launch of the week on Steam, leaving behind the much more publicized Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and new Tekken 8.

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January 29, 2024

Enshrouded More Popular on Steam Than Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Combined
Tekken 8 - All Ranks in Order

Tekken 8 - All Ranks in Order

If you want to learn more about divisions in Tekken 8, read our article. We have prepared all ranks in order.

How to

January 29, 2024

Tekken 8 - All Ranks in Order
Tekken 8 - How to Win Group Match and Complete Achievement

Tekken 8 - How to Win Group Match and Complete Achievement

Are you having trouble getting the Please Don't Tell My Father achievement in Tekken 8? In our guide you will learn how to do a group match and get this trophy.

How to

January 29, 2024

Tekken 8 - How to Win Group Match and Complete Achievement
Tekken 8 - Steam Deck Fatal Error Fix

Tekken 8 - Steam Deck Fatal Error Fix

Tekken 8 on Steam Deck has some problems. Fatal error causes the game to fail to start. In this guide you will learn how to fix it.

How to

January 26, 2024

Tekken 8 - Steam Deck Fatal Error Fix