Tekken 8 has just dropped its first teaser for Season 3, unveiling the return of fan-favorite characters alongside additional content. Read on to learn more about the upcoming DLC characters and Bandai Namco’s plans for the season.
Tekken 8 Season 3 DLC Characters
Kunimitsu Arrives in Tekken 8 Season 3 this Late Spring
Bandai Namco just unveiled their plans for Season 3 of Tekken 8 during Tekken World Tour Finals 2025, reintroducing three fan-favorite characters, Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr. coming to the roster. The Season 3 pass will be available for purchase starting February 9 EST/PST and February 10 CET, but individual character release is set to drop during their specific dates.
Set to arrive this late Spring 2026, Kunimitsu, first debuted in the original Tekken, will be the first in Season 3’s diverse roster of heroes. Hailing from Japan, her signature ninja style combat offers players a high-mobility character with strong mix-up potential.
Over the years, Kunimitsu has been a mainstay in Tekken 7’s competitive scene since Arslan "Arslan Ash" Siddique, one of the most decorated Tekken competitors, used her to win first place during the EVO 2023 Tekken 7 championship. Her appearance in Tekken 8 solidifies her popularity, highlighting Bandai Namco’s commitment to bringing back legacy characters for both longtime fans and new players.
Bob & Roger Jr. Coming to Tekken 8 Season 3
Alongside Kunimitsu’s release, Bandai Namco also revealed the next two heroes coming to Tekken 8 Season 3, namely Bob and Roger Jr.
Bob, slated for a Summer 2026 release, is a former martial artist who fans can identify based on his unique physique. While many fans speculated that he would remain fit following his Tekken 7 ending, this version of Bob in Tekken 8 retains his familiar appearance.
Bob has been known by the community for his impressive display of "speed and strength," providing a versatile playstyle that combines his surprising agility (and Hellsweeps) with his close-ranged potential that can deal immense damage.
Roger Jr, the series’ iconic boxing kangaroo, is set to arrive this Autumn 2026. Making his Tekken 5 in 2004, he replaced his father, Roger, as the series’ boxing kangaroo representing Australia.
Often considered by the community as a "meme pick," this genetically modified kangaroo is still a formidable fighter thanks to his eccentric combat style similar to Kuma and Panda, two animal characters in Tekken’s diverse lineup. Fans were expecting to see Marduk make his comeback, as his hometown of Australia was hinted at in the trailer, but were subsequently trolled by Bandai Namco by revealing Roger Jr. instead.
The fourth mystery character set to arrive in Winter remains completely unknown. Fans hoped to see the return of Miguel Rojo (Tekken 6) or Lucky Chloe (Tekken 7), as both were prominent characters thanks to their versatile playstyles. Other players also speculate that this could be another crossover character like Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy XVI or Negan from The Walking Dead. Alongside the fourth character, a new stage is also coming to Tekken 8 Season 3 this Winter 2026.
Tekken 8 Season 3 Pass Additional Information
Unlike Season 1 and Season 2 passes of Tekken 8 where players can access new heroes and stages 72 hours before release, Season 3 increases the timeframe to 120 hours before the expected launch, providing them much needed training to learn new hero releases. To add to that, Season 3 pass owners will also gain access to the "Aurora Outfit Pack," a new set of cosmetics with a glitter motif.
Tekken 8’s Season 3 content is not only limited to bringing back these fan-favorite characters. As revealed from the trailer, on March 17 EST/PST and March 18 CET, Tekken 8 fans can also expect rank resets and a refined balance update that will get "Back to the basics," of its fighting game formula. It is unclear what Bandai Namco means about this, but added that it aims to refocus on more "deliberate" gameplay as compared to the previous season's balancing woes that caused controversy in its community.
No price range was revealed by Bandai Namco for the Season 3 pass, but it will likely follow the same pricing model for previous seasons with individual DLC characters costing $7.99 and the entire pass with $39.99.
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Tekken 8 Season 3 Roadmap Overview
Tekken 8 Goes Back to Basics, As Per X Post
