Tekken 8 reveals Bob gameplay, announces animated series, and confirms world tour finals

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Bandai Namco utilized EVO 2026, held in Las Vegas, to present a wave of new announcements for Tekken 8. The headline reveal was the first gameplay trailer for Bob, who officially returns as the second DLC character of the Season 3 Pass.

In addition to Bob’s reveal, the company announced a new animated series titled Tekken! Cartoon, locked in the dates for the Tekken World Tour 2026 finals, and celebrated player Arslan Ash’s victory in the Tekken 8 tournament.

Bob returns to the Roster this August

Originally introduced in Tekken 6, Bob returns to the franchise with his signature combination of speed and strength, alongside his nickname, the “Savior of the Onigiri.” According to the new lore presented by Bandai Namco, Bob was severely beaten by Bryan before the 7th King of Iron Fist Tournament and ended up hospitalized. During his recovery, he decided to create his own hamburger recipe. Upon being discharged, he turned the idea into a highly successful restaurant chain, eventually expanding the business with “Bob’s Onigiri.” Despite his newfound fortune, he steps back into the arena after discovering Kazuya Mishima’s plans for world domination.

Release timeline:

• 🗓️ August 19, 2026: Early access for Season 3 Pass owners.
• 🗓️ August 24, 2026: General release for all players.

Season 3 pass lineup

Bob joins the Season 3 Pass as the second character of the current cycle. The full lineup outlined by the publisher consists of:

Animation and tournament finals

Bandai Namco expanded its announcements beyond gameplay additions by introducing Tekken! Cartoon, an upcoming animated series. Furthermore, the publisher confirmed that the ultimate showdown for the competitive scene, the Tekken World Tour 2026 finals, will take place during the EVO 2026 event.

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