Tekken 8 Was The Best-Selling New Game In US Last Month

Expert Verified By

Another Major Accomplishment For Tekken 8!

Story Highlight
  • Tekken 8 was a huge success in the US at release.
  • In January, the game finished as the second best-selling title in the region.
  • It beat the likes of Persona 3 Reload and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for this spot.

Tekken 8 has been a breakout hit following hot off the heels of Tekken’s best-selling entry.

Having exceeded Bandai Namco’s expectations last month, this game has already sold over two million units. However, more impressive is the fact that it ended up as the second best-selling title of January in the US.

Why it matters: The Tekken franchise had not found success like Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter until recently, and it seems the eighth mainline title ensures this momentum is being carried forward.

Tekken 8
Tekken 8 Screenshot From First Trailer

As reported by Circana, Modern Warfare 3 retained the top spot for the best-selling games in the US last month. However, Tekken 8 was not too far behind, finishing in the second position.

Considering the game launched at the month’s end, these results are quite impressive. Competition like Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Persona 3 Reload finished behind this fighting game, highlighting Bandai Namco’s success.

Quite surprisingly, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League finished in third place. Having launched to a disappointing number of players and poor impressions, this live-service looter shooter’s spot on the list has been a pleasant surprise.

Nonetheless, Tekken 8 has earned a well-deserved spot on the list. It also boasted better player counts than other fighting games on Steam, thanks to a focus on appealing to both legacy and new players.

Tekken 8 offers a slew of modes and features. The game launched with cross-play, rollback netcode, and extra modes like Tekken Ball. Furthermore, Bandai Namco introduced revolutionary features like Ghost Battle with this entry.

All of these factors have come together, contributing to this success.

Tekken 8
Kazuya From Tekken 8

Despite this success, the fighting game has also been the subject of controversy recently.

Bandai Namco has confirmed the introduction of a cosmetic shop for Tekken 8, selling legacy costumes and avatar customization as microtransactions. However, fans have not been fond of the developer’s decision to add this shop after its release.

Still, Tekken 8 remains an incredibly fun fighting game with hours of content to explore. For hardcore players, the game has an incredibly high skill-ceiling, while casual players can engage themselves in the heaps of game modes already present in the title.

Was our article helpful? 👨‍💻

Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔

Gear Up For Latest News

Get exclusive gaming & tech news before it drops. Sign up today!

Join Our Community

Still having issues? Join the Tech4Gamers Forum for expert help and community support!

Latest News

Join Our Community

104,000FansLike
32,122FollowersFollow

Trending

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Wins Game of the Year at Gayming Awards 2025

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has secured Game of The Year as well as two other awards at the Gayming Awards 2025.

GTA 6 Online Aiming To Feature 96 Players Per Server, Report Claims

Rockstar insider Fravilys claims that GTA 6 Online may feature up to 96 players on each server instead of the current 32 limit.

Microsoft Reportedly Killing Xbox One Backward Compatibility With Next-Gen Console

According to an insider, Microsoft is reportedly discontinuing Xbox One backward compatibility with the next-gen console, if it is a PC.

Stalker 2 Heading To PS5 Late 2025; PS5 Pro Enhancements Also Confirmed

Stalker 2 has been officially announced for the PS5 after several months of console exclusivity, with plans to launch the game in Fall 2025.

Ex-Naughty Dog Dev Moving To Japan To Form New Studio After Last of Us Multiplayer Cancelled

Following Last of Us Multiplayer title's cancellation, the game director left Naughty Dog and is moving to Japan to form a new studio.