The fighting game community is eagerly awaiting the release of Tekken 8, and Bandai Namco is gearing up to deliver an immersive online experience to its fans. Producer and director of the series, Katsuhiro Harada, has just confirmed that the game will come packed with two crucial online features that will keep gamers hooked for hours on end. With the last mainline game’s post-launch support concluded, Tekken 8 is set to raise the bar even higher for the beloved franchise. As the launch date approaches, Bandai Namco is steadily revealing more details about the game’s online functionality, giving fans a taste of what’s to come.
Katsuhiro Harada, the mastermind behind the Tekken series, is well-known for his friendly and communicative nature toward fans. He frequently interacts with them on social media, and although he may not have the patience for repeated questions, he is always eager to engage with those who have genuine inquiries. Similarly to Hideki Kamiya, another prominent figure in the gaming industry, Harada has a reputation for playfully trolling fans from time to time. However, when it comes to discussing the upcoming release of Tekken 8, he’s serious business. Recently, he confirmed two highly anticipated online features for the game – rollback net code and crossplay – which have the Tekken community buzzing with excitement.
With the gaming community being more diverse than ever, crossplay has become a sought-after feature for gamers. It enables them to play with their friends and rivals on different platforms. Harada, who is well known for his open communication with fans, revealed on Twitter that Tekken 8 would have crossplay. He also shared that he had attempted to implement crossplay in the past but was faced with multiple roadblocks, such as the rivalry between PlayStation and Xbox brands, as well as peer-to-peer security issues. Despite these obstacles, Harada was determined to make it happen and succeeded in bringing crossplay to Tekken 8.
Crossplay? Of course I will.
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When the previous generation consoles were released, I had already proposed crossplay between the two platformers. However, at that time, they were at odds with each other over their mutual interests (and P2P security issue) & repeatedly refused. https://t.co/I8b38YfePh— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) April 9, 2023
In the highly competitive world of fighting games, smooth online gameplay is an essential component for success. The Tekken 8 producer, Harada, knows this all too well and has announced that the game will feature a rollback netcode. This technology is a game-changer, reducing lag and improving the overall online experience for players. Other popular fighting games like Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive, and King of Fighters 15 have already embraced the use of rollback netcode, and now Tekken 8 will join their ranks. With both crossplay and rollback netcode, Tekken 8 is sure to be a crowd-pleaser among fighting game enthusiasts.
