The world inside 8 continues to grow with each new addition to the Playable Character Year 1 Pass. Our newest challenger, Lidia Sobieska, is not only a karate world champion, but also one of the most passionate foodies in the world of politics. This has earned her popularity among the people of Poland and earned her the nickname “Warlike Prime Minister”.
Fans of the Tekken series know them from 7and we’re excited to bring them back starting with the Early Access release on July 23rd and the official DLC release on July 26th.
As one of the world’s next leaders, she gathers forces to oppose Mishima Zaibatsu and the G Corporation. She upholds the motto “Never give in to unjust power,” but also believes that mere ideals cannot protect people. She seeks ways to bring even those who have been tainted by unjust power back to the right path. Sometimes she even reforms those who were once opponents by speeding up the planning of strategies and strengthening of forces in preparation for the decisive battle ahead.
With Lidia’s strong history in Tekken, we had a great foundation for her character development and wanted to share some behind-the-scenes details on how we developed her movesets in 8.
The beauty of karate forms, simplified controls
In 8Lidia aims to convey the experience of “breaking through the opponent’s defenses with powerful attacks,” a hallmark of karate. Her signature move, the “Seikenzuki,” is equipped with unprecedented power. The entire action has been renewed, with an emphasis on “reproducing traditional karate more realistically” and “making various forms effective in real combat.”
Combined with the movements of karate expert Tatsuya Naka, who served as motion actor, the game achieves a more authentic representation of karate techniques. Previously, we received feedback about the controls that they “have too many stances and complex movements that are difficult to remember,” so we restructured the stances to make them easier to learn and execute.
Improve Lidia’s viewpoints
In Tekken 7, Lidia’s stance switching technique required her to hit the opponent to maintain her stance and continue the attack, often resulting from single, independent actions. In Tekken 8, stance switching can therefore occur even if the attack is blocked, allowing for a more continuous offensive. This change allows her to perform more complex mind games against blocking opponents, particularly from the “horse stance”, which was reworked from the previous “cat stance”, against the opponent’s standing guard to provide more aggressive techniques.
In addition, during the heat, she can use the extremely powerful “Heaven and Earth” stance, and some Seikenzuki attacks receive a reverse break effect. Therefore, during the heat, Lidia can use her Seikenzuki aggressively without fear of the opponent’s power crush or parry techniques, thus showing off the essence of karate.
A unique power-up feature
Lidia also has a unique element called “Heaven and Earth Level.” This is a special trait that allows her to become stronger when she enters the “Heaven and Earth Level,” a trait that other characters do not possess. This level remains for multiple rounds, so overall she becomes stronger as the match progresses into the later rounds. Endurance battles are her specialty, so this expresses her patience and mental strength in the face of adversity in battle.
Emphasis on a traditional karate gi style
To highlight the forms of karate, we decided from the beginning to keep the karate gi style in this episode. Although the gi has certain design limitations, we focused on highlighting the “traditional” elements and keeping the clothing as neat as possible to differentiate it from the previous episode.
The development of fabric simulation, which deals with the physics of the fabric, allowed us to effectively express the loose impression of the gi and the folds that accompany movements within its design. 8This technological advancement is also an important reason for choosing this design.
One more point about the design: We put a lot of effort into the presentation of Lidia’s Rage Arts. In her Rage Arts we expressed Lidia’s determination to fight for her country as the Prime Minister of Poland. The pure white space that appears during activation symbolizes Lidia’s sense of justice, while the red eagle represents Poland. This contrast of white and red is inspired by the colors of the Polish flag. The words displayed are “Ludzie”, “Pokój” and “Uczciwość” in Polish, which mean “people”, “peace” and “integrity”.
Get ready for the next fight with Lidia Sobieska when she appears on July 26th and see for yourself the powerful karate moves that will be implemented in her. 8
TEKKEN8
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
69,99 $
41,99 $
Get ready for the next chapter of the legendary fighting game franchise: TEKKEN 8. • 32 fighters for a new generation. Completely redesigned character graphics. Intricate, highly detailed models built from the ground up and high-resolution graphics push the boundaries of new generation hardware by bringing new intensity and atmosphere to TEKKEN’s signature battles. Vibrant environments and destructible levels combine to create an overwhelming sense of immersion and provide the ultimate gaming experience. • New game, new rivalry: Fist meets fate in TEKKEN 8. The TEKKEN series, which holds the record for the longest-running video game story, begins a new chapter as TEKKEN 8 continues the tragic saga of the Mishima and Kazama bloodlines and their earth-shattering father-son vendettas, beginning 6 months after the end of the last battle. The story of Jin Kazama’s growth and determination marks a new chapter in the timeless saga. • Exciting, over-the-top battles filled with aggression and destruction. The new “Heat” battle system increases the aggressive nature of battles while retaining the feel and tactics unique to the TEKKEN series. The intensity of battles is greatly increased by the destructible levels. Unleashing Rage Arts, which are similar to super moves, will thrill players and spectators alike. All of these hard-hitting mechanics make TEKKEN 8 the most exciting installment in the series yet! • Enjoy your Tekken life! Create your own unique avatar in the new single player mode “Arcade Quest” and start your new TEKKEN life. Fight through a variety of rivals in multiple arcades as the story progresses, mastering the fundamentals and practical skills of TEKKEN 8 along the way. Unlock a variety of character and avatar customization items as you play. *In addition to this edition, the Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition are also available. Please make sure you do not purchase the same content twice.
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