Tekken 8 publisher Bandai Namco has announced that the game will be receiving a closed network test, starting on July 21. This slice of the game will be substantial, as eligible players will be able to choose from 16 characters on the game roster and battle one another in one of five stages.
It’s time to get this show on the road 🥊
16 characters.
5 stages.
Full-on power & destruction.Come and get it in the #TEKKEN8 Closed Network Test, starting on July 21st, 2023!
Registration is now open: https://t.co/L1guXTTdFf pic.twitter.com/LrHUsPVsvt
— TEKKEN (@TEKKEN) June 9, 2023
“The aim of this network test is to evaluate the network’s quality as well as offering a high-end game experience with our new battle system and tactics; aerial combos; new gen graphics; and destructive and interactive stages to players,” Bandai Namco said.
To participate, you can register through this link, although doing so doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be selected to participate in this edition of the King of Iron Fist Tournament. The first closed network test will run from July 21-24 on PlayStation 5, and a second test will be held from July 28-31 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.