This date differed from the previously announced release date. The speculation was ... significant improvements over its predecessor, Tekken 7, in terms of pacing and storytelling.

Tekken 7 is a staple at fighting game tournaments ... Tekken 8 could be planned for the distant future or a release date could be saved for another event, such as the Tokyo Game Show which ...

Tekken 7 was a landmark entry for the franchise and is currently the best-selling Tekken game to date. Part of the reason why is that Tekken 7 embraced crossover characters like no game before it.