As is the case in most modern fighting games, Tekken 8 features a story mode. The Dark Awakens once again focuses on the Mishima family and the Devil gene, with players thrust into the shoes of Jin Kazama as he attempts to bring an end to his father's reign of terror. It sees the long-awaited return of Jin's mother Jun, while also shining a spotlight on Reina, who is one of three new characters introduced in Tekken 8.
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With the release of the game now imminent, prospective buyers will likely have a lot of questions about Tekken 8. This FAQ should help to answer them.
What some players might not realize is that there are actually two different endings for The Dark Awakens, with each one providing players with a different Trophy/Achievement and a unique mid-credits scene. Thankfully, though, unlocking the alternate ending for the story mode of Tekken 8 is relatively straightforward, with players simply needing to replay one of the 15 story mode chapters and do things a little differently.
How to Unlock the Secret Ending in Tekken 8's Story Mode
In order to unlock the alternate ending in Chapter 15 of The Dark Awakens, players simply need to lose the final battle with Kazuya. Doing so is actually quite difficult, though, as running out of health in all but one of the final fight's many phases will result in a game over screen. To get around this, players will need to wait until the final phase of the fight when Kazuya begins to glow red, at which point, running out of health will trigger a different ending, allowing players to unlock the Despair Trophy / Achievement.
Tekken 8's Endings, Explained
Tekken 8 Good Ending (Hope)
If players defeat Kazuya during the final battle of The Dark Awakens, they'll unlock the Hope ending. This sees Jin reflecting on his victory before receiving a message from his mother, Jun. He and Xiaoyu then ride off into the sunset as a pair of women's legs can be seen walking up to Kazuya's motionless body. Series fans should recognize these legs as Jun's. A little later on, in a mid-credits scene, Reina appears and reveals that she is actually Heihachi's daughter. She then transforms into Devil Reina, showing that the Devil gene has not been completely eradicated after all.
Tekken 8 Bad Ending (Despair)
If players lose to Kazuya in the final showdown, Kazuya will throw Jin's body off a cliff, mirroring scenes from previous Tekken games. He'll then be shown in his office at Mishima Zaibatsu, where he vows to fight on despite no longer possessing the Devil gene. The mid-credits scene is similar to the one shown during the good ending of Tekken 8, although the imagery leading up to it is a lot darker this time around.
Tekken 8
- Developer(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment , Arika
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Platform(s)
- PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
- Released
- January 26, 2024
FAQ
Q: What are the specified conditions for the bad ending in Tekken 8?
To get the secret ending in Tekken 8, players will need to lose to Kazuya in the last phase of the final battle after he starts to glow red. Doing so will meet the specified conditions referred to in the locked gallery videos and unlock the game's Despair ending.
Q: Does Kazuya die at the end of Tekken 8? (Is Kazuya Dead?)
Although Kazuya is ultimately beaten by Jin if players trigger Tekken 8's good ending, it doesn't appear as though he dies. Jun is shown approaching his lifeless body before the credits roll, but both she and Kazuya are gone by the time Reina shows up for the mid-credits scene.
Q: Who is the woman at the end of Tekken 8's story?
Based on her footwear, it seems safe to assume that the woman at the end of Tekken 8's good ending is Jun Kazama. Not only do players see her feet approaching Kazuya's bruised and battered body, but they also see a dove and a lavender flower as Jin contemplates his victory, both of which are heavily associated with Jun.
Q: How many endings are there in Tekken 8?
There are two possible endings in Tekken 8. Players will receive the Hope ending if Jin wins the final showdown with Kazuya and the Despair ending if he loses.
Q: Which Tekken 8 ending is canon?
It's impossible to say for certain whether the good ending or the bad ending of Tekken 8 is canon, but most franchise fans seem to be in agreement that Hope is the more likely of the two.
