Tekken 8 was released at the start of 2024 to critical acclaim. From incredibly deep combat that has evolved over 30 years to its unique character customization, there is a lot that Tekken does to stand apart from its peers. One of its most defining traits, however, is its labyrinthian and often goofy lore. Tekken 7 and Tekken 8 did a lot to wrap up many of the series' longest-running story arcs, but understanding all the context behind events still requires players to be knowledgeable of past games' events. Tekken 9 could solve this by borrowing a storytelling technique from Mortal Kombat.