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2026
Aug 05 - Aug 08, 2026
TEKKEN 8 at EWC 26 returns for its third year at the Esports World Cup, with Lim “ULSAN” Soo-hoon entering as the two-time defending champion after winning both the 2024 and 2025 titles. ULSAN will look to extend his legacy while other players look to end his reign and begin one of their own.
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May 15th - May 17th
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TEKKEN 8 at ROAD TO EWC 26: DreamHack Atlanta
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About
TEKKEN 8 continues the series’ long-running narrative while delivering fast, technical action built around deep character mastery. Each fighter brings a distinct style shaped by signature mechanics like Rage Arts, the Heat System, and split-second counterplay. Players must balance aggression and defense, learning when to pressure opponents, convert openings into combos, and manage momentum across each round. Success depends on precision, matchup knowledge, and the ability to adapt instantly as fights escalate.
The TEKKEN community is one of the oldest in all of esports, being built over decades of arcade, offline, international, and online competition. At EWC, TEKKEN 8 stands as the crossroads for generations of players, where legends continute to add to their legacy while new challengers push the competition forward.
News
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MWI at EWC 26 Survival Guide
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