Tekken 8 reveals Roger Jr. and a Baki crossover

Tekken 8 is getting a crossover with Baki the Grappler, while Roger Jr. will join the roster as the next downloadable fighter.

Bandai Namco’s fighting game is adding Roger Jr. first for Season 3 Character Pass owners on November 11, followed by a wider release for all players on November 16, according to Push Square’s report on the announcement.

Roger Jr. joins the roster

Roger Jr. is the latest character planned for Tekken 8’s third season. The announcement also ties the game to Baki the Grappler, bringing the martial-arts manga and anime franchise into the game’s wider promotion.

The crossover gives Tekken 8 another anime-adjacent hook while the game continues expanding its roster through downloadable content. The official Steam listing identifies the game as the current entry in Bandai Namco’s long-running fighting series.

What players need to know

Season 3 Character Pass owners are scheduled to receive Roger Jr. on November 11. Everyone else can access the character from November 16, according to the reported release timetable. The announcement does not by itself confirm further details about the crossover’s full contents.

Our opinion

Roger Jr. is a playful choice for Tekken 8, and the Baki the Grappler crossover gives the update a clear identity beyond another routine character drop. The important detail for players is the staggered launch: pass owners get first access, while the wider release follows five days later. More crossover specifics will determine whether this becomes a substantial event or a brief promotional beat.

Push Square’s report covers the Roger Jr. announcement and crossover, while Steam provides the official game listing and key art.