And if you’re following the Tekken World Tour, the 2025 finals are headed to Sweden.
Armor King Gameplay and Release Date
The “Dark Supernova” returns to the ring on October 16, bringing his signature wrestling combos and a fiery new look. Armor King’s Tekken 8 debut was revealed in a full gameplay trailer during EVO 2025, highlighting his heavy throws, mix-ups, and brutal counters.
If you’ve picked up the Season 2 Character Pass or the Character & Stage Pass, you’ll get 72-hour early access starting October 13. That means you can get a head start on mastering his toolkit before the official launch.
With his arrival, the Tekken 8 roster grows to 39 fighters.
Miary Zo Reveal and Winter DLC
Bandai Namco also teased the final Season 2 DLC fighter, introducing an original character named Miary Zo. Hailing from Madagascar, she brings a brand-new fighting style to the roster and marks the first original DLC addition for Tekken 8.
Her reveal trailer gave a short look at her stage, set against the backdrop of Madagascar’s iconic baobab trees and traditional architecture. The area glows under a warm sunset, giving a first taste of the visual style coming with the Winter DLC.
Miary Zo arrives later this year as part of the Winter update. Bandai Namco says more info is coming in the months ahead.
Tekken World Tour 2025 Finals Headed to Sweden
Following a heated finals match where Arslan Ash came out on top, Bandai Namco closed EVO 2025 with one more announcement. The Tekken World Tour 2025 Finals will take place in Malmö, Sweden, from January 29 to February 1, 2026.
Group stages for both the Global and Regional Leaderboards begin January 29, with more details expected closer to the event.
Whether you’re excited for Armor King’s comeback or curious about Miary Zo’s debut, the new TEKKEN 8 trailer delivers with both fighters in action. It also features the Madagascar stage and a peek at what’s next.
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