General access to "Bob" — the second additional playable character for TEKKEN 8's Season 3 — is now open. The trailer for Season 3's third character, "Roger Jr.," is set to premiere at EVO France in October 2026.
Speed & Weight: General Access Begins for "Bob"
Bob, whose perfect body has been further refined, has entered general access.
In TEKKEN 8, Bob has taken a position as an investigator with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, tasked with capturing Kazuya Mishima.
Look out for his new costume, which reflects that storyline, along with his special interactions with Kazuya.
Even just throwing out his simple main moves lets him mount a powerful offense, and the more you play him, the more you learn about the fundamentals and strategy of TEKKEN.
That makes him a character both newcomers who started with TEKKEN 8 and series veterans can enjoy. A starter guide covering Bob's fundamentals has also been released — be sure to check it out.
"Bob" Starter Guide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bStAh5HAfiw
"Bob" Gameplay Trailer
https://youtu.be/HOZn9Kf1l9I
Official Site: "Bob" Character Details
https://tk8.tekken-official.jp/character/index.php?chara=bob
Feature Article: "Bob" Gameplay Trailer Released! The Development Team Unpacks Bob's Appeal
https://www.tekken-official.jp/tekken_news/?p=3367
Note: Unlocking Bob requires purchasing either the Season 3 Pass or the standalone DLC.
Roger Jr.'s Latest Info Coming at "EVO France"
The gameplay trailer for Season 3's third additional playable character, "Roger Jr.," will be revealed at EVO France, taking place in October 2026. A Japanese-language broadcast has also been confirmed — don't miss it.
EVO France Japanese Broadcast Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@tekkenchannel
Bob Launch Campaign Underway
To celebrate Bob's release, the TEKKEN series' official X account is running a campaign offering a chance to win original Bob merchandise — entries are welcome!
"Bob" Launch Campaign Details
Period: Through August 31, 2026 (Monday) at 11:59 PM
How to enter:
- Follow the official "TEKKEN 8 @ TEKKEN Project" X account
- Post with the hashtag "#ボブおにぎり"
Prize: Original Bob cap — 20 winners
Campaign page: https://tk8.tekken-official.jp/news/260825.php
Please review the campaign terms before entering. Prize image is for reference only, and details are subject to change without notice. The cap size cannot be selected.
About TEKKEN 8
The latest entry in the "TEKKEN" series of 3D fighting games, which has sold more than 61 million units worldwide.
TEKKEN 8 introduces new systems such as "Heat," which strengthens each character's individual traits, and "Special Style," which lets players pull off recommended actions with a single button, making aggressive battles easy to enjoy.
With sharper graphics and modeling that even captures characters' dynamic musculature, its 42 fighters battle across stages packed with destructible gimmicks.
Highlights include a main story centered on the father-son rivalry between Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama, side stories for every character, and "Arcade Quest," a new mode where players create an original avatar to battle rivals. Following its predecessor's role in driving the esports scene, TEKKEN 8 aims to further grow that scene and reach players in Japan and abroad.
Product Information
| Title | TEKKEN 8 |
| Release Date | Now available |
| Platforms | PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam® |
| Number of Players | Offline: 1–2 players / Online: 1–16 players |
| Rights Notation | TEKKEN™8 & ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. |
| Notes | Information is current as of the announcement date. Screens shown are from a version still in development. ©2026 Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. "PlayStation Family Mark," "PlayStation," "PS5 logo," "PS5," "PlayStation Shapes Logo," and "Play Has No Limits" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Xbox Series X|S and the Xbox Series X|S logo, Xbox One, and the Xbox One logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ©2026 Valve Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC. |
