It's been almost a decade since we last had a major Tekken title grace our PCs and consoles, but thankfully the wait is nearly over. 2024 marks the release of Bandai Namco Entertainment's Tekken 8, one of the most highly anticipated fighting games of the year. If you want to know more about the game's campaign mode, we'll fill you in on how many chapters the story mode has.
Tekken is finally back with a brand new game that promises to deliver as much of a punch as the titles before it. With a stacked roster of fan favourites, it'll be a welcome arrival after a year that included huge sequels for fellow fighting franchises Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter.
For more information on the game, take a look at Tekken 8's new Arcade Quest mode. For those who prefer to play with old-school tech, we've got you covered with the best arcade sticks to use for Tekken.
How many chapters are in Tekken 8's story?
Tekken 8's story mode, titled The Dark Awakens, is just one of a number of game modes that you can play in the game. While there are also individual Character Episodes that have side stories of their own for each of Tekken's colourful personalities, it's the main story that will reveal how the franchise's narrative plays out in its latest instalment.
Tekken 8's main story features 15 chapters that are jam-packed with dialogue, fight scenes, and thrilling twists. You'll primarily play as the franchise's lead man, Jin, but there are instances where some of the game's other characters are thrown into the fray.
All chapters in Tekken 8
As is the norm, each of the chapters in Tekken 8 is titled, which generally will give you some insight into what to expect in the next section of the story. You'll find below the complete list of chapters. Be mindful, though, as the titles below may contain spoilers for the Tekken 8 story.
- Chapter 1 - Evil Stars Collide
- Chapter 2 - Wayward Power
- Chapter 3 - A Ghost from the Past
- Chapter 4 - Unrelenting Ambition
- Chapter 5 - A Fate Decided by Fists
- Chapter 6 - The Devil Progenitor
- Chapter 7 - Despair
- Chapter 8 - Humble Beginnings
- Chapter 9 - A Promise
- Chapter 10 - All-Out Assault
- Chapter 11 - For the Hope of Tomorrow
- Chapter 12 - A Heart Bound in Chains
- Chapter 13 - Awakening
- Chapter 14 - Clash Above the Heavens
- Chapter 15 - Strength and Conviction
Completing the above chapters will bring an end to the story for Tekken 8, which could very well leave you with as many questions as you had before starting the game. There's only one way to find out.
For more information on Tekken 8, take a look at the game's system requirements and find out if the game will support cross-platform play.