By: Mobin
Tifa Lockhart DLC rumors spark excitement among fans longing to see the iconic Final Fantasy 7 character enter the Tekken 8 universe.
Katsuhiro Harada, director of Tekken 8 development, acknowledges the fan requests for Tifa but says no DLC decisions made yet, leaving possibilities open.
With her martial arts style focused on hand-to-hand combat, Tifa Lockhart seems a natural fit for the Tekken franchise.
While Katsuhiro Harada's response to Tifa Lockhart DLC rumors offers fans no guarantees, he leaves the door open for future guest character surprises in Tekken 8.
Tekken 7 set a precedent for crossover guest characters with the additions of Final Fantasy 15's Noctis, Street Fighter's Akuma, Fatal Fury’s Geese Howard.
Eagle-eyed fans claim to have already spotted Tifa’s trademark tank top outfit in Tekken 8’s early demos, fueling rumors that her arrival may come sooner than expected.
Tifa Lockhart DLC for Tekken 8 could allow Bandai Namco and Square Enix to tap into significant crossover hype amid 2024 releases like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth