Bandai Namco hasn't announced the release date for Tekken 8 but it feels like the popular fighting game is releasing soon. In fact, the game is reportedly going into beta in the next few weeks, which is a good sign for its development.
The unannounced beta test that was added to the Steam listing for Tekken 8 suggests a closed network beta test is on the horizon. The addition was found on SteamDB and was shared by reliable gaming insider Wario64 on Twitter.
Tekken 8 has only been available in select location tests after Bandai Namco brought the fighting game to live gaming events. You'll find a ton of gameplay footage from these playtests online.
The rumored beta test for the fighting game may suggest that development is going smoothly for Tekken 8 and that the title is further along than expected. If a closed beta test is announced anytime soon, it is a good indication that the title will be released in 2024 at the latest.
While the beta test listing was found on Steam, it is highly possible that Bandai Namco would also hold a closed beta for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game is coming to multiple platforms and the studio may want to test it out on every platform before its launch.