TEKKEN 8 at EVO Japan is up for a new start with the World Tour 2025: Life after disaster

Regardless of the twists and turns during the shift to Season 2, I’m still finding the game thrilling, and I can’t wait to join forces with the pro community as we aim for supremacy in the World Tour!

At the TEKKEN 8 tournament during EVO Japan 2025, there are several intriguing elements that make it worth watching. However, what truly captures our attention is the possibility of Anna Williams dominating the competition! With all the excitement surrounding this new DLC character, it’s only fitting for a skilled player to introduce her into the competitive arena.

In Season 2, certain changes didn’t seem to work out as planned, even though some major TEKKEN 8 tournaments have taken place. However, with top players from around the world gathering in Tokyo for EVO 2025, we’ll have a more accurate understanding of how the game’s meta is evolving.

At the fighting game esports competition, EVO Japan 2025, marks the initial qualifier for Tekken World Tour 2025 (TWT 2025). Given that EVO Japan 2025 holds a Master+ status, the elite players have an opportunity to accumulate substantial ranking points. This could potentially secure them an early advantage in the official competitive circuit.

Everything you need to know about the EVO Japan 2025 TEKKEN 8 tournament is right here.

Stream: TEKKEN 8 at EVO Japan 2025

As a dedicated gamer, I was right in the thick of it during the first two action-packed days at EVO Japan 2025. The initial rounds of TEKKEN 8 unfolded under my eager eyes. By day three, the final brackets were set to clash, and the official English stream above ensured I didn’t miss a single pulse-pounding match.

Results

Two big TEKKEN 8 esports qualifiers occur at EVO Japan 2025.

  • The top players receive TWT 2025 standing points, and the reward is super high: 800 points for the winner! 
  • The top four placements give players spots at the upcoming TEKKEN 8 Esports World Cup 2025 event.

I’ve got the matchups and final results for TEKKEN 8 at EVO Japan 2025, featuring all the characters in each bracket! One battle not to miss is ULSAN versus Rangchu. This is a rematch of epic proportions since ULSAN won the TEKKEN 8 Esports World Cup 2024, while Rangchu took home the TWT 2024 title. Who will come out on top this time? It’s sure to be an exciting showdown!

Legendary TEKKEN player, Knee, advanced to the top eight through the upper brackets. Could this be a hint that he has successfully adjusted to the latest version of the game?

Winners semifinalsWinners finalGrand final
Mangja vs Meo-ILTBD vs TBDTBD vs TBD
Mulgold vs Knee
Losers round 1Losers quarterfinalsLosers semifinalLosers final
ULSAN vs RangchuTBD vs TBDTBD vs TBDTBD vs TBD
PINYA vs Shadow 20zTBD vs TBD

The next TEKKEN 8 Season 2 DLC character

The individual who follows Anna Williams could potentially be determined in the finals of the TEKKEN 8 tournament at EVO Japan 2025. Similar games like Granblue and FATAL FURY often unveil their fresh DLC characters during such events.

To this point, all we can confirm is that the character belongs to the TEKKEN series’ roster. Keep an eye on this space, as we will provide updates once any new downloadable characters are revealed!

TEKKEN World Tour 2025 leaderboard

Winning EVO Japan 2025 in first place secures you a substantial amount of TWT 2025 points. These extra points could potentially aid top-tier TEKKEN 8 players in qualifying for the World Tour Final tournament!

In the upcoming TEKKEN World Tour 2025, there will be just three Master+ qualifying events, all of which are EVO tournaments – one each in Japan, Las Vegas, and France. Once you’ve completed the initial TWT 2025 tournament, take a look at the leaderboard in the table below for updated standings.

PlacementPlayerTWT 2025 points after EVO JapanTEKKEN 8 characters at EVO Japan 2025
1TBD800
2TBD560
3TBD400
4TBD300
5-6TBD220
5-6TBD220
7-8TBD180
7-8TBD180

At the Combo Breaker 2025 event, held from May 23rd to May 25th, you’ll have another opportunity to amass a total of 2025 TWT points by participating in the Master qualifier tournament.

Or:

From May 23rd through May 25th, the Combo Breaker 2025 offers a chance for competitors to earn 2025 TWT points during their Master qualifier event.

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2025-05-11 03:21

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