A comparison video has been released of Nina Williams as she appears in Tekken 8 with her look from Tekken 7. One of the longest-running video game series, Tekken is preparing for its next installment with the upcoming release of its eighth entry, titled ‘Fist Meets Fate’. This installment will tell the further story of the Mishima family while also ushering in new experiences.
At EVO 2022, a cryptic video sparked speculation about Tekken 8 being a brand-new game or a remake. Later, the official unveiling of the game happened at The Game Awards 2022 amidst rumors of it being featured. Featuring Jin Kazama and his father Kazuya Mishima in the storyline, the trailer revealed some parts of the gameplay and their characters created with Unreal Engine 5, which earned admiration from fans.
YellonMotion posted a video contrasting the iterations of Nina Williams from Tekken 8 and Tekken 7. Nina Williams is a veteran of the Tekken gaming universe, and the two versions of the character establish the difference foremost by the appearance. While the character’s introduction and lines mostly stay the same, the Rage Art super attacks vary. The Tekken 8 variation centers around the use of guns, while the Tekken 7 version focuses more on the physical with Nina climbing her opponent and restraining them.
Nina Williams’ reappearance in Tekken 8 has been made official, as well as details about the Closed Alpha Test. Not only Nina Williams, but Jin, Kazuya, Paul, Marshall Law, King, and Jack-8 have all been established as fighting characters. Lars Alexandersson, an addition to Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion will also be appearing in Tekken 8, and to the delight of many, Jun Kazama, mother of Jin will be playable.
Nina Williams’s comeback is causing a lot of excitement in the community. As one of Tekken’s most famous characters, as well as a notable female protagonist in fighting games, her return has fans of the series eagerly looking ahead to Tekken 8. It looks like it could be a great year for the fighting game genre.
Work on Tekken 8 is progressing with versions of the game being designed for PC, the PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series X/S.