The King is Back! Heihachi Mishima Shocks EVO 2024 as Tekken 8's latest DLC Fighter!

EVO 2024 witnessed a resurrection unlike any other! In a heart-stopping twist, Bandai Namco defied expectations and announced the return of a legend – Heihachi Mishima! Thought to be long gone, the former series antagonist took center stage, as a formidable monk.

The crowd errupted as a bulking, yet aged monk, sporting a tengu mask, threw familiar Mishima-style kata on the screen. Further gasps rippled through the venue as the figure lifted his head, revealing the unmistakable features of Heihachi Mishima, his hair now a stark white. Then – a montage unfolded, showcasing Heihachi leading a legion of disciplined Tekken Monks through rigorous training. 

This unexpected revelation shattered expectations. What role will these Tekken Monks play in the upcoming King of Iron Fist Tournament? The storyline is sure to bring unseen levels in the Tekken storymode.

The teaser concluded with a single line: "The King of Iron Fist Ressurrection" followed by a close up of the man himself, his chest scarred, but healed from the damage dealt at the end of Tekken 7. A lasting shot of Heihachi Mishima grinning to the camera precedes his signature menacing laugh.