How to Join the Tekken 8 Closed Network Test Beta
Street Fighter 6 is out, Mortal Kombat 1 is on its way, and Tekken 8 is jumping into the mix. While there is still no confirmed release date, Bandai Namco has announced a closed network test beta that will hopefully kick-start the hype.
Tekken is one of the biggest fighting game franchises out there, known for its realistic feeling movements and exciting roster of fighters. The FGC has been awaiting Tekken 8 since it was announced in the Fall of 2022 and now they have a chance to experience it before the launch.
How to Get Into the Tekken 8 Closed Network Test Beta
There will be two closed network test beta sessions in July 2023, both of which will last for a weekend. The first session is for PlayStation 5 players exclusively. The second is for PC and Xbox Series X|S players.
If you want to participate in the closed network test beta, click here to go to the official website. You can sign up to be part of the beta, which allows Bandai Namco to monitor the gameplay experience thus far.
“We aim to obtain feedback on the quality of the network and gameplay. We would greatly appreciate it if all participants could provide feedback through an online survey that we plan to send out via email after the Closed Network Test. Your valuable opinions will be used as a reference for adjustments to the battle system,” the site reads.
Tekken 8 Closed Network Test Beta Schedule and Dates
If you get access to the beta, here’s when you will be allowed to try out Tekken 8.
Week 1 - PlayStation 5 Only
- Begins: July 21, 2023 at 1 PM PST
- Ends: July 24, 2023 at 12 AM PST
Note that there will be a maintenance period from July 21, 2023 at 1 PM PST to July 22, 2023 at 4 AM PST.
Week 2 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Begins: July 28, 2023 at 1 AM PST
- Ends: July 31, 2023 at 12 AM PST
Note that there will be another maintenance period, this time from July 29, 2023 at 1 PM PST until July 30, 2023 at 4 AM PST.
What Characters Are Available?
The Tekken 8 closed network test beta includes all announced characters so far. This includes:
- Asuka Kazama
- Bryan Fury
- Hwoarang
- Jack-8
- Jin Kazama
- Jun Kazama
- Kazuya Mishima
- King II
- Lars Alexandersson
- Leroy Smith
- Lili De Rochefort
- Ling Xiaoyu
- Marshall Law
- Nina Williams
- Paul Phoenix
- Claudio Serafino
The roster is definitely drumming up hype for Tekken 8 already, but fans are wondering where the heck Yoshimitsu is. The iconic character hasn’t been confirmed just yet. But fans are expecting the space thief to be in the main game since he is integral to the storyline.
“It’s not Tekken without my boy Yoshi,” one fan wrote on YouTube.
Available Maps in Tekken 8 Closed Network Test Beta
Bandai Namco has also confirmed five stages:
- Urban Square
- Yakushima
- Rebel Hangar
- Sanctum
- Arena
When Is Tekken 8 Coming Out?
Currently, there’s no official release date for Tekken 8. It’s expected to come sometime in late 2023 or early 2024. Either way, it’s looking like a great year for fighting games thanks to the addition of the Tekken 8 beta.
