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About Closed Network Test (CNT)

  • ・This test will be conducted using the Closed Network Test version of TEKKEN 8.
  • ・Through online competitive play, players will be able to experience the new "aggressive" battle system which represents the battle concept of TEKKEN 8.
  • ・If the number of testers exceeds the maximum number of applicants, a lottery will be held. Only those selected will receive an invitation to participate in the test via the e-mail address registered at the time of application.
  • ・After the test, we would appreciate your cooperation in answering a web survey. Your valuable feedback will be used as a reference in the formulation of our battle system adjustment policy.
  • ・The URL for the web survey will be sent to the email address you registered with if you are selected.

Trailer

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Content of Closed Network Test

  • Mode: Rank Match (Up to 10 ranks)

    Players will experience the new battle system of TEKKEN 8 through online competitive play that supports cross-platform matching.

  • Playable characters: 16 characters

    Jin, Kazuya, Jun, Paul, Law, King, Lars, Jack 8, Xiaoyu, Nina, Leroy, Lili, Asuka, Hwoarang, Bryan, Claudio

  • Battle Stage: 5 Stages

    Urban Square (Evening), Yakushima, Rebel Hangar, Sanctum,Arena

Battle System Changes

Based on feedback from the Closed Alpha Test conducted since March onwards, the following changes to the specifications will be made in order to make it simpler for players to engage in aggressive tactics using the new "Heat" battle system.

  • ・"Heat Energy" will be removed.
  • ・The upper limit (heat activation time) of the "Heat Timer" will be changed depending on how the heat is activated.
  • ・The "Heat Smash" command will be standardised for all playable characters.

Conditions for Participation

Platform

PlayStation®5 、Xbox Series X|S、Steam®

Test Dates and Time

Week 1: PlayStation®5
21 July 2023, 4:00pm – 24 July 2023, 3:00pm SGT
  • *Maintenance will be held on 22 July 2023, 4:00pm – 7:00pm SGT.
Week 2: PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam®
28 July 2023, 4:00pm – 31 July 2023, 3:00pm SGT
  • *Maintenance will be held on 29 July 2023, 4:00pm – 7:00pm SGT.
  • *Winners who applied to participate in the Closed Network Test on the PlayStation®5 will be able to play during both Week 1 and Week 2.
  • *Players will not be able to participate in the Closed Network Test during the server maintenance. Emergency maintenance may be conducted in case of any problems. In such cases, the status will be announced on the official TEKKEN Twitter account.

Language

Japanese/English/Brazilian Portuguese/Neutral Spanish/French/Italian/German/Spanish/Russian/
Arabic/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Polish/Thai/Simplified Chinese

Conditions for participation

Players must be at least 15 years old and own the following to be able to participate in the Closed Network Test:

  • ・A broadband Internet connection.
  • ・A PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and a PC that meets the following specifications:
  Minimum Specifications Recommended Specifications
OS Windows10 64bit Windows10 64bit
CPU ・AMD Ryzen 5 2600
・Intel Core i5-6600
・AMD Ryzen 5 3600
・Intel Core i7-7700K
MEMORY 8GB 16GB
GPU ・Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
・AMD Radeon RX 470
・Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
・AMD Radeon RX Vega 64
DirectX® Version 12 Version 12
Internet connection Broadband Internet connection Broadband Internet connection
Strage 20GB available space 20GB available space
Soundcard DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset
Notes
  • ・FPS (frame rate/s): Stable at 60 or more
  • ・Resolution: 1920×1080
  • ・Setting: LOW/OFF
  • ・Anti-aliasing: OFF
  • ・FPS (frame rate/s): Stable at 60 or more
  • ・Resolution: 1920×1080
  • ・Setting: HIGH
  • ・2× or more
  • *The above specifications are needed to play the Closed Network Test of TEKKEN 8.
  • *The minimum and recommended specifications for the Closed Network Test are subject to change without notice.
  • *The operating environment for the Closed Network Test may differ from that of the full version.

Period of Registration

・9 June 2023, 9:00pm – 27 June 2023, 4:00pm SGT

  • *The Period of Registration is subject to change without notice.

Confirmation of Participation

  • ・PlayStation®5: 19 July 2023, 3:00pm SGT
  • ・XBOX Series X|S and Steam®: 26 July 2023, 3:00pm SGT

How to apply

Apply here!

Notes

  • ・This test is also open to those who have not yet subscribed to PlayStation®Plus or Xbox Live Gold.
  • ・If you are not able to use the code due to an error in your registration information, we will not be able to exchange the code for a new one.
  • ・We will not be able to answer any inquiries regarding the results of the contest.
  • ・Emergency maintenance may be conducted during the test period without prior notice.
  • ・Please read through the "Bandai Namco Entertainment Game Live Broadcasting Policy" before posting or distributing videos or images on social networking services.

Contact

Terms and Conditions of Application

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Notification Regarding the TEKKEN 8 Closed Network Test call for Participation

These Terms apply to the TEKKEN 8 Closed Network Test (hereinafter referred to as the Test) conducted by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company").

Customers who apply for this test must read and agree to these terms before applying.

If you are a minor, please be sure to check these Terms with your legal representative (parent or guardian, etc.) and obtain the consent of your legal representative before applying.

[Closed Network Test Outline]

Duration period:

① PlayStation®5
- 21 July 2023 (Fri) 17:00 ~ 24 July 2023 (Mon) 16:00 JST
- 21 July 2023 (Fri) 01:00 ~ 24 July 2023 (Mon) 00:00 PDT
- 21 July 2023 (Fri) 10:00 ~ 24 July 2023 (Mon) 09:00 CEST

  • *Maintenance Period: 22 July 2023 (Sat) 17:00 ~ 22 July 2023 (Sat) 20:00 JST

② PlayStation®5/Xbox Series X|S/Steam®
- 28 July 2023 (Fri)17:00 ~ July 31th 2023 (Mon) 16:00 JST
- 28 July 2023 (Fri)01:00 ~ July 31th 2023 (Mon) 00:00 PDT
- 28 July 2023 (Fri)10:00 ~ July 31th 2023 (Mon) 09:00 CEST

  • *Maintenance period: 29 July 2023 (Sat) 17:00 ~ 29 July 2023 (Mon) 20:00 JST
  • *Players will only be able to play during the dates and times listed above.
  • *Players will not be able to play during the maintenance period.
  • *Please note that the aforementioned start/end times may vary slightly.
  • ■Number of applicants: Approximately 100,000
  • ■Target Platforms: PlayStation®5/Xbox Series X|S/Steam®
  • ■Target area: Japan and Asia
  • ■Target age: 15 years old and over*
    • *Those under 14 years old cannot participate in this test.
  • ■Closed Network Test Application Period: 9 June 2023 (Fri) 22:00~ 27 June 2023 (Tue) 17:00 JST
  • ■Application Method and Notification of Winners:

    The application will be submitted successfully after the form has been completed. (URL: http://prereg-en.bn-ent.net/common/serial.php?app=tk_cnt_en)
    If the total number of applicants exceeds the expected set number, a lottery will take place to select the winners. These selected individuals will be notified via their email addresses registered at the time of application.
  • *The e-mail address that was registered at the time of application will be used for registration, lottery, administration, guidance e-mails, and survey distribution of this Closed Network Test.
  • *The notification of the results is scheduled after PlayStation®5: 19 July 2023, 3:00pm (SGT) and XBOX Series X|S and Steam®: 26 July 2023, 3:00pm (SGT), but is subject to change due to circumstances.
  • *Please check in advance whether the e-mail address at the time of entry registration is valid.
  • *If you are unable to receive the winning email, the opportunity will be invalidated.
  • *Winning emails will not be reissued under any circumstances.
  • *Please note that we will not be able to respond to inquiries about the results.
【Notes】
  • ・Only those living in Japan and Asia can apply via this Closed Network Test registration page.
  • ・Please kindly visit the following page to read our Terms of Use for the Closed Network Test: https://legal.bandainamcoent.co.jp/terms/beta-jp.
  • ・You can apply up to one time per person.
  • ・This test does not provide individual support for in-game issues.
  • ・Announcements during this test period will be made on the official Twitter account (@TEKKEN_Project).
  • ・The schedule and contents of this test are subject to change without notice.
  • ・There is a possibility that the gameplay will not be smooth during the test.
  • ・During this test period, emergency maintenance may be performed without notice.
  • ・During this test period, specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • ・This test may be canceled without notice.
  • ・The gameplay data obtained through this test will be used for game improvement analysis.
  • ・The right to win this test and the program for this test cannot be transferred, resold or lent to others.
  • ・The program used for this test is under development and differs from the full version.
  • ・Gameplay data from this test cannot be transferred to the full version.
  • ・Please ensure that this test application is uninstalled after completing it. If you download the official version without uninstalling it, you may encounter unexpected problems.
  • ・If the Company finds that the customer has violated the Terms of Use, the right to participate in the test may be revoked before the end of this test period.
  • ・The cost of the Internet connection will be borne by the customer.
  • ・During this test period, any act in the game that is contrary to public order and morals or that the Company deems inappropriate is prohibited.
  • ・The hardware supported for this test are as such: PlayStation®5/Xbox Series X|S/Steam®
    • *PlayStation®4 is not eligible.
  • ・This test is also open to those who have not subscribed to PlayStation®Plus.
  • ・To participate in this test, you need an environment that connects the game console to the Internet. You will also need a PlayStation account.
  • ・The following controllers can be used in this test: PlayStation®5 DualSense Wireless Controller and TEKKEN 7 Compatible Stick for PlayStation®4
  • ・The following controller can be used in this test: Xbox Wireless Controller.
  • ・This test is also open to those who have not subscribed to Xbox Live Gold.
  • ・The following controllers can be used in this test: Steam® Controller, PlayStation®5 DualSense Wireless Controller, TEKKEN 7 Compatible Stick for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®4) and Xbox Wireless Controller.
【Governing Law and Jurisdiction】

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Japan law. Any disputes arising in connection with this test shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court in the first instance.

【Personal Information】

The personal information received will be used to notify the winners and other support services for this test. For more information on the handling of personal information, please refer to our privacy policy: https://www.bandainamcoent.asia/sea/privacy-policy

  • *Company and product names mentioned on this page are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

TEKKEN official Twitter account

In case of problems, emergency maintenance may be performed. In that case, we will announce the situation on the "TEKKEN official Twitter account".

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