Tekken 8 is the latest in a slew of major fighting games released in the last 12 months. This guide will break down the release time for Tekken 8 and everything else you should probably know about the launch.
What is the release time for Tekken 8?
Although Tekken 8 has a January 26th release date, some players may get it sooner, depending on their timezone. To help clear up the confusion, the game’s official social media account posted a tweet outlining the Tekken 8 release times based on each timezone.
You can see the release schedule in the tweet embedded below:
Thankfully, Bandai Namco has released the exact times Tekken 8 and all of its online features will go live. Given the game’s competitive scene, they’ve opted for a true worldwide release. Basically, regardless of your time zone, every player will have the game at the same time. Therefore, gamers in North America will actually be playing the game on the 25th.
Below are the Tekken 8 release times worldwide:
| Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PST) | January 25, 3:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time (MT) | January 25, 4:00 p.m. |
| Central Time (CT) | January 25, 5:00 p.m. |
| Eastern Time (ET) | January 25, 6:00 p.m. |
| Atlantic Standard Time (AST) | January 25, 7:00 p.m. |
| Brasília Time (BRT) | January 25, 8:00 p.m. |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC) | January 25, 11:00 p.m. |
| Central European Time (CET) | January 26, Midnight |
| Eastern European Time (EET) | January 26, 1:00 a.m. |
| Gulf Standard Time (GST) | January 26, 3:00 a.m. |
| Singapore Time (SGT) | January 26, 7:00 a.m. |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | January 26, 8:00 a.m. |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) | January 26, 10:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | January 26, 12:00 p.m. |
How big is the file size of Tekken 8?
Players may need to rearrange their consoles if they want to download Tekken 8. On PS5, Bandai Namco said the game will require a modest, but certainly not small, 80 GB of storage space. On PC, this amount required is 100 GB. There is no info about where the Xbos Series X/S falls, but it will likely be close to 80 GB as well.
However, starting at midnight CET on January 24, you can preload the game. This means, again, those in North America will technically be preloading on January 23. You can also use the chart above to find your preload times.
Tekken 8 releases for the PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S on January 26th, 2024.
