Yujiro Hanma Joins Tekken 8 as Season 3's Fourth Fighter
The addition of Yujiro Hanma, a character who has never lost in his source material, to a fighting game where he can be defeated raises both excitement and concern among players.
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Bandai Namco announced on May 25 that Yujiro Hanma, the strongest creature on Earth from the Baki manga, will be the fourth additional playable character in Tekken 8 Season 3. He arrives in early 2027 alongside a new stage, SUBSEA LOCKDOWN, themed around an underwater prison. The announcement completes the Season 3 lineup.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on May 25 that Yujiro Hanma, the strongest creature on Earth from the Baki fighting manga series, will join Tekken 8 as the fourth additional playable character of Season 3. The release is scheduled for early 2027. A new battle stage, SUBSEA LOCKDOWN, set in an underwater prison for dangerous criminals, will launch at the same time. With this reveal, all additional content for Season 3 has been shown. On May 28, early access begins for Shuimitsu, the Phantom Thief Kunoichi.
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