IRVINE, Calif., – May 28, 2026 – Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced Kunimitsu, the first character of the Season 3 Pass for TEKKEN™8, is available now. Known as the “Enchanted Thief,” Kunimitsu is available now in early access for Season 3 Pass holders, with full access for all players through individual purchase on June 2, 2026. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN 8 is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. For more information on the game, please visit https://tekken.com/.
Check out the TEKKEN 8 Kunimitsu starter guide here: https://youtu.be/nCyl-4CMFPw?si=0dxAJkAETnE3_Gx6
Kunimitsu the Second returns to the fight as a master of stealth and subterfuge. While posing undercover as a student at Mishima Polytechnical School, she digs for information on the Mishima Zaibatsu and forges a precious alliance with Reina. After decoding an ancient document, Kunimitsu’s path leads her to obtain Kuatatou, nine cursed blades that contain evil spirits. Now, to steal the Cursed Blade from her mother’s sworn enemy, Yoshimitsu, Kunimitsu throws herself into the fray equipped with new, powerful techniques. As she sets her sights on her prize, she swears, “Please hold on a little longer, Mother. The Cursed Blade Yoshimitsu is mine for the taking.”
This update also arrives on the heels of a major reveal over the weekend at Combo Breaker 2026, where Yujiro Hanma was unveiled as the fourth and final character to join the TEKKEN 8 Season 3 Pass. Joining Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr., “The Strongest Creature on Earth” rounds out the Season 3 Pass roster, with more details to be revealed at a later date.
View the Yujiro Hanma Reveal Trailer here: https://youtu.be/bvXW2ArNz7Q?si=wkyVW_ycz-z-jEz5
Continuing the tragic saga of the Mishima bloodline, filled with father-son grudge matches, TEKKEN 8 takes the story to a whole new level. With the additions of playable characters from the series that weren’t playable before, players must try to stop Kazuya’s reign of terror. Keep up with TEKKEN 8 updates on the official website and see the full roster to learn about the legendary characters in the game on the official TEKKEN 8 roster breakdown.
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About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.
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