“Heihachi Mishima is completely…”: Tekken 8’s Katsuhiro Harada Drops the First Trailer for Upcoming Tekken 8 DLC and It Looks Incredible
Heihachi Mishima has always been a major force in Tekken's lore.
Tekken is a name that would make any list of the best fighting game franchises around. With several installments over the years, its popularity among fans of the genre leaves no doubts as to the quality of its mechanics and potential for explosive combos stemming from its characters’ nuanced move sets.
With Tekken 8 continuing the franchise’s successful presence in the gaming industry on current-gen consoles since its release in January this year, its post-launch content is gearing up to deliver more explosive action – and a potential new threat to its action-packed story.
It’s Not Just Heihachi Mishima’s Legacy That Lives On
After being thrown into a volcano by none other than his son in Tekken 7, Heihachi Mishima continues to drive the franchise’s story with the conflict between Jin and Kazuya in the new game. However, it looks like Mishima Zaibatsu’s big boss and a major antagonist in the franchise is all set to make a triumphant return to the franchise.
A new trailer for the game’s latest character showcases Mishima’s resurrection and brings his unique fighting style to Tekken 8. Fan reactions to the trailer showcase their delight at having him back in action, with his menacing demeanor perfectly encapsulating his raw power and brutal fighting style.
A New Narrative Beat for Tekken 8 Players to Enjoy
While the trailer acts as a sort of flashback to the events that led Mishima to his resurrection, it does hint that things are perfect for the franchise’s antagonist, as the events of his past are sure to haunt him and influence his Iron Fist technique as his story unfolds.
Considering Jin’s own troubles with his devil form in the base game’s story, it is certain that Mishima is heading towards some internal struggles even as he seeks to establish his dominance over Tekken 8’s extensive roster of characters. Fan reactions to the post from game director Katsuhiro Harada announcing his comeback showcase just how popular the character is – and their delight at having him return to the franchise after his apparent death.
The response below from a fan perfectly sums up Mishima’s long and arduous journey to mastery over his form and technique.
Another fan had a pretty humorous take on events in the trailer, bringing in a reference to another popular franchise from publisher Bandai Namco.
Some fans are even relieved to see that death isn’t as permanent as it seems in the Tekken universe.
However, some fans believe that the character’s story arc has been diminished by his return considering his death marked a major change in the narrative’s direction after Tekken 7.
However Bandai Namco and Arika choose to handle Mishima’s return, it’s certain that it is bound to set Tekken 8‘s painstakingly detailed environments ablaze, as he makes use of its graphical overhaul to showcase why he remains among the most feared men in the game’s established lore.
