Summary
Bandai Namco is gearing up to deliver a boatload of new content inTekken 8’s upcoming season 2, now that the game’s first year is over, and Anna Williams has been announced as the first fighter gracing the new season.Tekken 8’s Year 1 Pass included the arrival of new characters Angel Jin, Azucena Milagros Ortiz Castillo, and Victor Chevalier, alongside the surprising addition of protagonist Clive Rosfield fromFinal Fantasy 16.
Tekken 8was first released in 2024, and as the title suggests, it’s the eighth installment in the mainTekkenseries. The story mode is titled The Dark Awakens and is set six months after the events ofTekken 7following the showdown between protagonist Jin Kazama and his father Kazuya Mishima.Tekken 8was one ofthe top-selling 2024 games, alongsideCall of Duty: Black Ops 6,EA Sports College Football 25, andHelldivers 2, and fans of the popular fighting franchise are confident season 2 will not disappoint.
Revealed in Bandai Namco’s three-minute gameplay trailer, Anna was welcomed to the line-up, showcasing the Scarlet Lightning’s combos and style in impressive combat footage. Viewers will also have seen that Anna will be making good use of her bazooka in melee and ranged attacks. The fighting gamecommunity has already devised aTekken 8season 2 DLC character wish listahead of schedule, but the fandom is pleased about Anna’s return and players can get to know her on July 02, 2025, during the Early Access period, or on the official release of Jun 14, 2025.
Tekken 8 Season 2 Reveals Anna Williams as the First Fighter
Some fans believe the futureTekken 9should atone for the sins of past entries, butTekken 8fans are happy to see the Williams sisters back together again and have a lot of praise to give to Anna’s new design. The fandom was also quick to comment on Anna’s amazing dress sense, especially her jacket, and most agreed Bandai managed to avoid the “Karen look” by styling Anna’s haircut to perfection.
Anna first debuted in the very firstTekkengame released in 1994 and was introduced as the sister to Nina Williams. Anna has returned for every entry, exceptTekken 4, and waswelcomed as a new fighter inTekken 7, alongside Lei Wulong. The fighter is known for her skills as an assassin and martial artist, usually appearing in her signature red or blue silk dress, and took part in the first two King of Iron Fist Tournaments.
