Fri Dec 13 00:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Rangchu Crowned TEKKEN 8’s First King of Iron Fist

**Tokyo, Japan (December 10, 2024)** – VARREL | Rangchu has been crowned the champion of the TEKKEN World Tour Global Finals 2024, securing his title as the inaugural King of Iron Fist in *TEKKEN 8* and making history as the first two-time TEKKEN World Tour champion. Rangchu defeated Falcons | Atif Butt in a thrilling final showdown in Tokyo.

The event, hosted by Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, also served as the launchpad for several announcements. *TEKKEN* World Tour 2025 was officially unveiled, along with details about Season 2 of *TEKKEN 8*, set to begin in Spring 2025. Fans can also look forward to the reveal of the final DLC character for Season 1 during The Game Awards on December 12th.

*TEKKEN 8*, developed by Bandai Namco Studios and powered by Unreal Engine 5, has been a critical and commercial success since its January 2024 launch. The game continues to receive updates, including a new Story Mode chapter, new characters and stages, in-game items, and high-profile brand collaborations with Nike and Gentle Monster. The game is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Further enhancements to *TEKKEN 8* were also announced, including an upgraded Photo Mode with a Player Search function and bonus levels added to the Fight Pass. More details on upcoming content will be revealed at a later date. For more information on the TEKKEN World Tour 2025, visit tekkenworldtour.com. Additional details on *TEKKEN 8* updates can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.eu/tekken/tekken-8.

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