How to Unlock the Tekken 8 Secret Ending? How to Get Both Endings in Tekken 8’s Story Mode?

Tekken 8

Developed by Bandai Namco Studios and Arika, Tekken 8 launches on January 26, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. The story mode “Dark Awakening” is set six months after the previous game and revolves around the final battle between Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama, aiming to end the turmoil in their family.

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There are 32 new and old characters in the game, and each character contributes to the overall story. Announced at Evo 2022 in August 2022 and shown at Sony’s State of Play, Tekken 8 uses Unreal Engine 5 to enhance visual effects and introduces new mechanics such as the “heat” system and “tornado” strikes.

The game was rigorously tested in July and October 2023, with a demo released in December. Tekken 8 was critically acclaimed for its radical gameplay and progression of the series, and is hailed by many as the best entry in the series.

How to unlock the secret ending in Tekken 8?

There is a secret ending in Tekken 8’s “Dark Awakening” story mode that provides an alternative ending to the game. To unlock this secret ending, players need to follow specific conditions during Jin and Kazuya’s final battle. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough on how to achieve the secret ending without revealing its contents.

Final round confirmed

  • Heading into the Final Battle: Progress through Dark Awakening’s story mode until the final battle between Jin and Kazuya, marking the climax of the game’s narrative.
  • Identifying the Final Round: The final round begins after Jin cycles through the fighting styles of Mishima and Kazama and returns to his unique style. Kazuya’s permanent rage mode (indicated by his glowing red health bar) marks the start of the final round.

Execution strategy

  • Let Kazuya win: The key to unlocking the secret ending is to intentionally lose to Kazuya in the final round. It is crucial not to let Kazuya defeat Jin in any of the previous rounds, as this will result in a game over and require the fight to be restarted.
  • Help Kazuya win: To help Kazuya defeat Jin, players should actively move towards Kazuya and use dashes strategically. This can be challenging because Jin will automatically parry moves and deal damage periodically. Note that losing all health in the last round will gain an extra health bar.

Unlock the secret ending

  • Triggering the Secret Ending: Successfully have Kazuya defeat Jin in the final round to unlock the secret ending. For a detailed description of the secret ending content, players can refer to other guides, and be aware of potential spoilers.

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How to get both endings in Tekken 8’s story mode?

In Tekken 8’s story mode, Dark Awakening, players can experience two distinct endings, each offering unique narrative elements and rewards. This guide outlines the steps to unlock both endings in the game.

Unlock both endings

To unlock both endings in Tekken 8’s story mode, players will need to replay Chapter 15, the final chapter of “Darkness Awakens,” and approach the final battle with Kazuya differently each time.

Tekken 8 Good Ending (Hopefully)

  • Play the Final Battle Normally: During a playthrough in Chapter 15, play the final battle with Kazuya as normal.
  • Achieve Victory: Defeat Kazuya in the final battle to achieve victory.
  • Result: This leads to unlocking the “Hope” ending, where Jin reflects on his victory, receives a message from his mother Jun, and rides off into the sunset with Tama. A mid-credits scene reveals Reina’s identity as Heihachi’s daughter, hinting at the persistence of the demon gene.

Tekken 8 Bad Ending (Despair)

  • Lost the Final Battle on Purpose : In another playthrough in Chapter 15, lose the final battle with Kazuya on purpose.
  • Trigger Failure: Wait until the final stage of the battle, when Kazuya starts to glow red. Allow Kazuya to defeat Jin during this stage.
  • Result: Losing to Kazuya leads to the “Despair” ending, where Kazuya throws Jin off a cliff and vows to continue fighting despite losing his demon gene. The post-credits scene, while similar to the “Hope” ending, features darker imagery in its prelude.

By replaying Chapter 15 and employing different strategies in the final battle with Kazuya, players can unlock both endings in Tekken 8’s Story Mode and experience the full narrative scope of Dark Awakening.

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Tekken 8 Gameplay

Tekken 8 retains the classic fighting game mode of its predecessor, but enhances the game intensity through a more aggressive gameplay, as emphasized by producer Katsuhiro Harada. Introducing the innovative “heat” system, characters in a heat state can not only cause chip damage and unlock additional moves, but also change the properties of certain attacks, such as heavy defense breakthrough.

Fighters can sprint to cancel actions while in the hot state, and the timer is paused when performing the action. Unlike previous games, chip damage occurs when defending against critical hits or opponents in the hot state, so offense is necessary to restore health.

Technical updates include replacing the “Spiral” mechanic with a “Tornado” expander and stage hazards, enhancing gameplay dynamics. TEKKEN 8 also emphasizes cinematic elements such as stage destruction, while boasting all-new character models and voice acting. Online mode features an “Arcade Mission” battle lobby for a diverse multiplayer experience. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, TEKKEN 8 sets a new standard for fighting games.

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