Finally breaking the silence after keeping fans waiting for 7 long years, Tekken 8 has truly outdone itself, surpassing all our expectations. However, with the gaming world buzzing with major releases in January 2024, gamers are juggling their time between multiple games, and they naturally want to know how much time they need to commit for Tekken 8. So, let’s cut to the chase and find out how much content Bandai Namco has packed into their latest Tekken installment.
How Long Does It Take To Beat Tekken 8?
The main storyline of Tekken 8 can be completed in roughly 4 to 5 hours across all difficulty levels. No shocker here, as Tekken games aren’t exactly known for having long story modes. The previous game, Tekken 7, wrapped up in just about three and a half hours.
However, if you’re up for a more immersive and challenging experience, you can easily stretch the game time to a solid 9 hours by also completing the Arcade Quest. And if you want to absolutely leave no stone unturned, a completionist run of the game can take you as much as 12 hours.
How Many Chapters Are There In Tekken 8?
Tekken 8’s main story mode is divided into a total of 15 chapters. Here’s a quick rundown of the chapter titles:
- Evil Stars Collide
- Wayward Power
- A Ghost from the Past
- Unrelenting Ambition
- A Fate Decided by Fists
- The Devil Progenitor
- Despair
- Humble Beginnings
- A Promise
- All-Out Assault
- For the Hope of Tomorrow
- A Heart Bound in Chains
- Awakening
- Clash Above the Heavens
- Strength and Conviction
Once you’ve completed the chapters, you can always revisit and play them individually. Additionally, there are two distinct endings and a little surprise waiting for you after you finish the final chapter. Each leads to a unique trophy based on who comes out on the top in the end.
What Difficulty Levels Are There In Tekken 8?
The three difficulty levels in Tekken 8 (Easy, Medium, and Hard) cater to a wide range of players, and while they don’t directly impact the game’s runtime, they can certainly have you stuck in the same battle for hours on end.
The Easy Mode is your friendly neighborhood difficulty level, and is the perfect choice for you if you’re either a newbie to the Tekken universe or just want to enjoy the game without breaking a sweat.
Medium Mode is perfect for those who’ve got the basics down but are still working on their combos. Therefore, this should be your go-to mode if you want to level up your skills as a casual player. This mode will also allow you to enjoy all the game modes without feeling overwhelmed.
Finally, the Hard Mode is where you’re truly put to the test by the game, and we’ll only recommend this mode to those who’ve played other fighter games on this mode as well. Trust us, going up against True Devil Kazuya in the Story Mode with Hard difficulty is stuff right out of your worst nightmares.
Final Thoughts
Unlike other fighting games such as Street Fighter 6, which boasts a lengthy playtime of up to 17 hours, Tekken 8 stays true to its root with a more compact main story. And while all the fresh features introduced in this game are guaranteed to keep us glued to the game, we’re curious to know if you’d like to see Tekken venture into more complex and extended storylines in their future releases. Drop your thoughts and insights in the comments below!