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EVO Japan 2026, Tekken 8 grand finals highlight weekend

gamingMay 3, 202624111

At EVO Japan 2026 the Tekken 8 grand final matched Knee against Ikari in a tense, back-and-forth championship that captivated the crowd. Street Fighter 6 earned a Guinness World Record at the event for the largest single-game tournament, marking a participation milestone for the genre. Bandai Namco premiered a Tekken 8 Kunimitsu gameplay trailer during the weekend, showing the character's moves and combos. The combination of a dramatic Tekken final, a record-setting Street Fighter field, and new Tekken footage highlights EVO Japan's role as a major showcase for competitive fighting games.