Games highlighted in blue are no longer supported. ^24 Only in story mode in console version.īryan Fury, Jin Kazama, Ling Xiaoyu, Paul Phoenix, King II, Mokujin and Nina Williams are the only characters to have appeared in all five major spin-off games. ^21 Only playable in story mode for a short time in console version. ^20 Only Pre-Order/DLC in console version.
#Taken 7 roster update#
^18 Unplayable boss (release date (arcade)) / playable update character (later (arcade)). ^17 Update version only (arcade version). ^15 The characters are only enemies in a certain mode. Through numerous updates in the arcade version (including the 'Fated. Having released in arcades back in 2015, Tekken 7 launched with a roster of 20 characters during its initial run. ^14 Characters appearing in cinematics, or intros, or a trailer, or in the background one a stage, or in a picture. With the Season 4 update coming to Tekken 7, Bandai-Namco looks to keep the trend going with some long-awaited updates and changes to the game's systems. ^1 Update version only (console version). Jack also have appeared in six main installments with 6 different characters (Jack, Jack-2, Gun Jack, Jack-5, Jack-6 and Jack-7), with Tekken 4 being the game a Jack cyborg was absent (although a Jack-4 was created, this version was mass-produced instead of only one produced like the other Jack cyborgs). Although Heihachi and Kuma are playable in all home versions of Tekken, they are both unplayable in the arcade version of the first Tekken and only appear as opponents.įive characters: Anna Williams, Kazuya Mishima, Lee Chaolan, Lei Wulong and Marshall Law would come close, having appeared in six installments (though Kazuya and Law made cameo appearances in the third game). Only four characters have appeared as playable characters in all seven main Tekken installments to date: Heihachi Mishima, Nina Williams, Paul Phoenix, Yoshimitsu although Kuma and King but with two different characters also appeared in all Tekken main installments, though their appearances since Tekken 3 are their successors rather than the originals.
In the story mode of the game, each character generally has their own personal reasons for entering the tournament and competing for the prize. A few characters have supernatural origin, such as Devil and Ogre, while animal characters like Kuma the bear and Roger the kangaroo provide comic relief. Players can choose from a diverse cast that hails from a variety of ethnic backgrounds and fighting styles. 10 Introduced in Tekken 7 and Tekken 7: Fated Retribution.8 Introduced in Tekken Tag Tournament 2.7 Introduced in Tekken 6 and Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion.
Just released in Japan on March 30, roughly a month after the release of the PlayStation 2, Tekken Tag Tournament (along with Ridge Racer V) is arguably the most anticipated title in the PS2s first-generation salvo of software.Much like Soul Calibur for the Dreamcast, Tekken Tag Tournament was originally. 6 Introduced in Tekken 5 and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Tekken is back (as if you ever really thought it was gone) and better than ever.
#Taken 7 roster Pc#
But here’s what we know about the return of the series’ most annoying character before Tekken 7 hits PC and consoles this summer.Īccording to Bandai Namco, Eddy Gordo will return to the King of Iron Fist tournament looking to avenge the murder of his capoeira master. I’m not going to pretend I’m a fan of the decision to bring Eddy Gordo back, and social media support for my early protest suggests I’m not alone. The Tekken 7 roster still has some room to grow, Bandai Namco confirmed this week, and the next fighter to join the King of Iron Fist tournament is sure to be the most controversial addition yet.