Tekken 8 confirms Nina Williams as a playable character; Closed alpha test period announced
The game’s developer reveals the return of Nina Williams as a playable character in Tekken 8 in the recent gameplay trailer. Furthermore, a closed alpha test of the game will be taking place soon.
Tekken 8
Bandai Namco, the game’s developer reveals Nina Williams' return in the multiplayer fighting game Tekken 8. The game developers released a gameplay trailer featuring Nina Williams and her gameplay in the game. Bandai Namco has also launched a 37-minute Tekken 8 "New Gameplay Mechanics Introduction" trailer. Additionally, a closed alpha test will be held in select locations across the globe.
Recent Gameplay Trailer reveals Nina William’s return
The 37-minute “New Gameplay Mechanics Introduction” trailer for Tekken 8 features the “Rage” System, “Recovery” gauge, and control styles.
A recent gameplay trailer by Bandai Namco Entertainment Studios revealed that Nina Williams would return as a playable character in Tekken 8. Nina William has a frigid and aloof personality, as could be seen since her debut in the first game of the Tekken Franchise.
Nina Williams is featured as a fearless fighter with a new outfit to boot, which is a purple dress, paired with a leather jacket and sunglasses. She also has a bob cut in this new look.
The trailer highlights Nina's gameplay, in which she uses a combination of martial arts and firearms to keep the offensive on her opponent. Nina's special 'Rage Art' move, in which she flips and continues to ventilate her opponent with her handguns before eventually finishing them out with a massive palm blow, can also be seen in the trailer.
Other than Nina Williams, gamers can spot Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, Jun Kazama, King, Paul, Marshall Law, Jack-8, and Lars in the game as the playable characters.
Closed Alpha Test for Tekken 8 to be conducted soon
Even though there is no release date for Tekken 8 yet, Bandai Namco has also announced that a closed alpha test will be conducted across several locations in and around the world. The alpha test will be conducted in order to test the game’s combat and mechanics as well as gain feedback on the game.
The first test will be held at EVO Japan 2023 (in the next month). To participate, players must apply through a special website, which will be available later this month.
Tekken 8 is in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
