How to play Tekken 8 Closed Network Test: Dates, register, platforms, characters, more
Bandai NamcoTekken 8 is one of the most highly anticipated fighting games, and players finally get the chance to experience it early with the Closed Network Test, so here’s how to register and play, as well as the characters available.
Fighting games are making a triumphant return with many of the genre’s most popular franchises releasing titles in 2023 such as Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1.
Tekken is one of the most popular fighting game franchises out there, but fans haven’t seen a new title from Bandai Namco for some years. Fans have been eagerly awaiting news on Tekken 8, which despite being confirmed and releasing some character trailers, is yet to receive a release date.
Now, the devs have released a Closed Network Test for Tekken 8, which gives players an early experience with the game on PS5, Xbox, and PC, including the pick of 16 characters. Here’s how you can register and play the Tekken 8 Closed Network Test.
How to sign up for Tekken 8 Closed Network Test
To register for the Tekken 8 Closed Network Test, simply follow these steps:
- Visit the Tekken 8 Closed Network Test website.
- Log in or create an account.
- Select the platform you wish to play the test on.
- Validate the selection.
- You have now signed up for the test. Await an email to confirm your selection and more details.
Emails were sent out on July 19 for the first PlayStation 5 network test and July 26 for the PS5, Xbox, and PC test, so make sure you check the email you signed up with to see if you have received a code. Unfortunately, if you did not sign up, you will not be able to participate, as sign-ups are no longer available.
The Closed Network Test is said to be a time for the devs to “evaluate the network’s quality,” as well as offer fans an early experience with the “new battle system and tactics; aerial combos; new gen graphics; and destructive and interactive stages.”
When is the Tekken 8 Closed Network Test? Start & end dates
There are two Closed Network Tests for Tekken 8, one exclusively for PS5 which ended on July 24, and another for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) which began on July 28, 2023 and ends on July 31. Here are the full details on the time and dates:
- PlayStation 5: July 21 at 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET / 9 AM BST to July 24 at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET / 8 AM BST.
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S & PC: July 28 at 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET / 9 AM BST to July 31 at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET / 8 AM BST.
As you can see from the information above, the second test which is now live is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC through Steam.
Which characters are in the Tekken 8 Closed Network Test?
Here’s the full Tekken 8 Closed Network Test character list:
- Asuka Kazama
- Bryan Fury
- Claudio
- Hwoarang
- Jack-8
- Jin Kazama
- Jun Kazama
- Kazuya
- King
- Lars Alexandersson
- Marshall Law
- Leroy
- Lili
- Nina Williams
- Paul Phoenix
- Xiaoyu
Tekken 8’s Closed Network Test features a whopping 16 characters, all of which have been revealed in gameplay trailers. These characters are all returning, so while there are no new faces, fresh mechanics like the Heat System and new move sets for fighters bring new experiences, even for veterans.
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