'Tekken 7' New Characters Update News: To Feature 2 Returning Characters and New Filipino Fighter
"Tekken" executive producer and game director Katsuhiro Harada revealed three characters for "Tekken 7."
Both Jin Kazama and Devil Jin have returned to the series and will be added to the game on March 31st and April 7, respectively.
Kazama has improved moves with more powerful punches and strikes, and his fighting style is similar to that of a professional boxer. Meanwhile, Devil Jin has laser-fire eyes and though the character looks a lot like Kazama, it has a different fighting style.
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Meanwhile, the new character which Harada introduced is named Josie Rizal, the series' first fighter of Filipino descent. Designed by Mari Shimazaki of Bayonetta fame, the character's name is a nod to the Philippines' national hero, Jose Rizal. The character's clothing is also based on the Philippine flag's colors, which are red, blue, yellow with a bit of white detailing, and she specializes in both kickboxing and Eskrima, with a bit of muay thai thrown in.
Last year, it was announced that the game will introduce other characters from different parts of the world, and new characters Katarina Alves (Brazilian) and Shaheen (Saudi Arabian) were added to the roster, and both are designed as beginner friendly characters.
Several characters will also be speaking in their native languages, so Leo and Lili will be speaking German and French respectively for the first time in the series, while Claudio, Katarina, and Shaheen will speak their native Italian, Portuguese, and Arabic respectively.
"Tekken 7" has already been released in arcades in Japan on March 18 and the game reportedly has already gained a steady fan base. Bandai Namco has yet to announce when the game will hit other platforms in other territories. The game is expected to make an appearance at EVO 2015.
