What is Tekken 8 Arcade Quest? New mode explained

Joaquín Frere
Tekken 8 arcade quest new mode

Tekken 8 is the latest entry in the legendary fighting games saga, coming with tons of new characters to play with, as well as the new Arcade Quest mode. If you want to know what the game mode is about or how it works, then read on.

Tekken 8 is the latest entry in the well-known fighting game saga. Since the PlayStation 1, the game’s producer, Katsuhiro Harada, has always worked towards content that feels fresh to new players as well as veterans.

While Tekken may not be a classic Arcade game series, fighting games, in general, have always been popular within the genre. So, to relive the Arcade days of glory, Bandai Namco has introduced a new mode called Arcade Quest.

If you’re wondering what this side of the game is about, here’s all you need to know about Tekken 8’s Arcade Quest mode.

What is Tekken 8 Arcade Quest mode?

As described by the Tekken 8 official website, the Arcade Quest mode is a new single-player mode where “players can create their own avatar and conquer their rivals in a variety of different arcades.”

Tekken 8 Arcade Quest mode
A hub to relive all your Arcade memories in Tekken 8.

The Arcade Quest mode is a new way to tackle a fighting game tutorial. The official site’s description follows stating that the new mode allows you to “acquire basic knowledge, learn practical techniques, and enjoy a unique storyline and battles different from regular matches.”

It is possible to acquire customization items for both the playable characters and avatars while progressing in this new story mode. You start on your house’s arcade and move forward to better venues and even tournaments.

The mode’s difficulty grows as you progress through the different stages of Arcade Quest, learning the general ropes and specific character moves.

If you have never played Tekken, it seems Arcade Quest is the best mode to start with! For more on Tekken 8, check out our other guides:

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