Tekken 7 to Be Released Using Unreal Engine 4

Katsuhiro Harada, the game’s producer, claims that the game’s plot line is darker than its previous versions. It’s storyline that would put an end to the Mishima clan saga as it finally gives the answer to the origin of the longstanding feud among the three generations of Mishima. In its trailer released July of last year, a backstory about Kazumi Mishima who was killed by Heihachi.

The latest installment of the game has 23 playable characters. Of these characters, 20 are included in the limited version. Only five make their first appearance in this game. Also included is one unplayable boss.

“Tekken 7” is also the first to use a new game engine – Unreal Engine 4, which allows the game to be played across multiple platforms. Rage Art is a mechanism that lets each player to make unblockable attacks that cause 30 percent damage depending on the character played. Another mechanism applied to the game is the Power Crush. This allows the player to carry out the attack even while receiving attacks from the opponent.
The former bound system was replaced by the Screw Attack, which brings the opponent to a sideway spin when hit airborne. This move gives the character the ability to inflict more damage even after they touch ground. The only disadvantage of Screw Attack is it is applicable during wall combos as with the bound system.

The improved display system also lets players choose the side of the screen they want to play on. Movements are now similar to those found in “Tekken Revolution.”

The official announcement of “Tekken 7” was during the July 13, 2014 EVO event. But according to some reports, the announcement was secondary to the game’s leaked video presentation.

“Tekken 7” had a limited arcade release in Japan last February 18, 2015 and was officially released last March 18, 2015.