Tekken 8 Playtime & Chapters: How Long It Takes You To Finish The Story

Tekken 8 features a story mode and we will show you how long it will take you to beat all the main missions.

Tekken 8 Playtime Chapters
Tekken 8 playtime & chapter overview. | ©ARIKA/BANDAI NAMCO Studios

Tekken 8 is the latest installment in Bandai Namco's iconic fighting series. The game features a variety of single-player modes, including a main story, side stories, and a new mode called Arcade Quests.

We'll give you an overview of the estimated playtime for each mode and list all the chapters in the main story, so you can plan your gaming sessions effectively.

Tekken 8 Playtime

The total playtime for Tekken 8's story mode is between 8 and 9 hours, divided into three story modes. Please note that the duration may vary depending on the difficulty level you choose for your playthrough.

  • Main Story "The Dark Awakens": 3–4 hours
  • Side Stories: 5 hours

The Arcade Quests allow you to guide your created avatar through a self-contained story, rising through the ranks of local tournaments to the ultimate Tekken Cup Championship. Just like the multiplayer mode, you can spend several hours there.

For more information about difficulty levels and the benefits of choosing higher settings, scroll down to the end of the chapter list.

Tekken 8 gameplay
The amount of time you spend playing Tekken 8 depends on the difficulty level you choose. | ©ARIKA/BANDAI NAMCO Studios

Tekken 8 Chapters Of The Main Story

Tekken 8's campaign consists of a total of 15 chapters, which typically take about 3-4 hours to complete.

Here's the full list of chapters:

  • Chapter 1: Evil Stars Collide
  • Chapter 2: Wayward Power
  • Chapter 3: A Ghost from the Past
  • Chapter 4: Unrelenting Ambition
  • Chapter 5: A Fate Decided by Fists
  • Chapter 6: The Devil Progenitor
  • Chapter 7: Despair
  • Chapter 8: Humble Beginnings
  • Chapter 9: A Promise
  • Chapter 10: All-Out Assault
  • Chapter 11: For the Hope of Tomorrow
  • Chapter 12: A Heart Bound in Chains
  • Chapter 13: Awakening
  • Chapter 14: Clash Above the Heavens
  • Chapter 15: Strength and Conviction

It's important to note that difficulty does not affect the story, but it does affect the rewards you receive; playing on harder difficulties will unlock some additional player customization items, with silver and gold versions of certain plates, plates, and health gauges.

There are also two endings depending on how the final battle goes.

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