At EVO 2025, Bandai Namco finally dropped the Armor King gameplay trailer for Tekken 8, and yeah — it delivers. If you’ve been waiting for that classic grappler energy, this is it. Armor King’s return brings everything you expect from a legend, but with that next-gen polish and brutality that only Tekken 8 can offer. **Right out of the gate, his moveset looks sharp. Suplexes, counters, chain throws — all remixed with new animations that feel painful to watch (in the best way). If you’re into wrestling-style characters in Tekken 8, this is the king you’ve been waiting for.** They didn’t just port him over. His style feels heavier and more reactive, and his grappler pressure is real in the current meta. Whether you played him in Tekken 7 DLC or return to the classic days, you’ll feel right at home… but deadlier. Release Info — Mark Your Calendar **Armor King joins Tekken 8 Season 2 on October 16, 2025** **Early access starts October 13 for Season Pass holders.** **He arrives alongside a brand new stage, Baobab Horizon, and later in the year, we get an original fighter, Miary Zo from Madagascar.** This update is part of the Tekken 8 October 2025 update, which is setting a new tone for the rest of the season. Community Buzz — Mixed but Loud Of course, there’s some debate. Some players are hyped, calling this “the best thing Tekken 8’s done in months.” Others are still feeling burnt by past DLC and reused characters. But one thing’s certain — Armor King’s trailer lit up Reddit and Twitter in seconds. If you blinked, you probably missed ten different reaction videos. Final Thoughts I’ll keep it simple: Armor King is back, and this reveal wasn’t just fan service. It was a reminder of what Tekken can be when it focuses on personality, weight, and raw gameplay identity. If the rest of Season 2 follows this path, we might be in for a serious comeback. Let me know if you want a quick gameplay breakdown or thoughts on how Miary Zo might shake up the meta.