The fighting game community has been bustling with activity and excitement over the past few months, thanks in part to the release of flagship titles from giants like Street Fighter 6 and the incoming launch of Mortal Kombat 1. Amidst this, the fervor reached a fever pitch with recent leaks from Tekken 8, which surfaced online. However, as with all leaks, the key question remains: how much of this is factual?
Tekken series director, Katsuhiro Harada, known for his direct and candid approach to fan interactions, took to Twitter to address the leaks.
Labeling them as "minor information," Harada clarified that much of the leaked content either no longer exists or has evolved since its conception. One can't help but wonder, though: Is Harada merely mitigating damage, or are the leaks genuinely outdated? It is worth noting that the leaked content teased the community with potential character profiles, their moves, unique introductions, and intriguing hints of Heihachi Mishima's previously unknown child making an appearance.
A statement that stood out in Harada's tweet was his mention of the organization responsible for the leak. Identified as a group involved in the localization and debugging of Tekken 8, Harada's comments suggest that their next leak will spotlight the culprits, while simultaneously reinforcing protective measures for subsequent content.
