"The Dark Supernova” Joins the Roster Today with Early Access; Miary Zo Arrives December 5

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. unveiled a slate of TEKKEN™8 news at Evo France 2025. The iconic Armor King joins the fight today in early access for Season 2 Character Pass and Season 2 Character & Stage Pass holders, with full access beginning October 16, 2025. Fans at the show were also treated to an all-new gameplay reveal and first details for Miary Zo, an original character and the final Season 2 DLC character who will join the roster in early access on December 2, 2025.  Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN 8 is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. For more information on the game, please visit https://tekken.com/.

Check out the TEKKEN 8 Miary Zo Gameplay Reveal Trailer here

The “Dark Supernova” reignites as Armor King returns to the ring, consumed by vengeance for his fallen brother. Once seeking justice in The King of Iron Fist Tournament, fate denied him his revenge when the tournament vanished under G Corp’s reign of terror. Confronted by his rival, King, who tried to stop the cycle of hatred, Armor King refused to yield, vowing, “I will have my revenge. No matter what.” Now wielding a forbidden technique passed down by his brother, the heel wrestler joins the TEKKEN 8 roster, ready to settle the score once and for all. See the full roster and learn about the legendary characters in the game on the official TEKKEN 8 roster breakdown.

TEKKEN 8 also gave fans a gameplay reveal at the all-new character Miary Zo. First unveiled at EVO 2025 in Las Vegas, the “Fighting God Reborn” and the final DLC fighter in the Season 2 Pass represents the second new character coming to the Tekken universe, following the launch roster addition of Victor Chevalier. Miary Zo will be available in early access on December 2, 2025, for Season 2 Character Pass and Season 2 Character & Stage Pass holders, and for all players on December 5, 2025. Her release will also introduce Baobab Horizon, a new stage inspired by the development team’s trips to Madagascar. Surrounded by ancient baobabs and vivid wildlife, players will face off in a sun-drenched landscape that celebrates the culture and natural beauty of Miary Zo’s homeland. The stage will be available to Year 2 Character & Stage Pass holders and for individual purchase.

Miary Zo embodies the vessel of the Silver Fighting God, a divine presence rooted in Madagascan legend. Her unique combat style draws from Morengy, a traditional Madagascan martial art, alongside other African influences and animal-inspired movements learned from the creatures she grew up observing. Accompanied by Vanilla and Cacao, two ring-tailed lemurs said to be messengers of the Silver Fighting God, Miary Zo channels joyful and lighthearted energy, treating every rival as a “battle friend forever.” See more about Miary Zo and the full roster of fighters TEKKEN 8 at https://tekken.com/fighters.