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Tekken 8‘s character customization is the trending feature that allows players to bring The Last of Us and Resident Evil characters to the game. In fact, this is something we players love to do. I mean, who doesn’t love seeing Sonic the Hedgehog and Kratos running around in Elden Ring? Everyone, that’s who. Now, here are the top 7 coolest Tekken 8 custom characters you can create, if you have the patience.
7. Terminator
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Terminator himself, is brought into Tekken by a Reddit user obese_fleece. Judging by the heavy launcher in his hands, this is a Jack-8 character model that’s been used to reimagine the Terminator. Well, he said he’d be back, right?
6. Ellie and Joel
The Last of Us protagonists are some of the most iconic characters in gaming. Ellie and Joel are featured in many different games that offer character customization; from Ellie wrestling with Abby in 2K WWE games to Joel seeking the Elden Ring. And now, these survivors are in Tekken 8 as new challengers, designed by ace_aviator. This is Ellie and Joel’s designs from The Last of Us 1. Ellie has a very similar red shirt, while Joel has carried his guitar to The King of The Iron Fist tournament with him.
5. Taylor Swift
If you’ve ever wanted to roleplay as one of the most famous singers in a fighting game, then — oh boy — we’ve got the character for you. Yes, with Tekken 8‘s character customization, along with Nina, and Lili, it’s quite possible. This one is customized by me, and if you’re interested, simply follow the guide below.
4. John Wick
John Wick is actually a qualified guest character for games like Mortal Kombat. But Wick’s methods are deadly, which doesn’t match the Tekken standards. But there’s one character that has a similar fighting method to Wick: Victor Chevalier. The founder of the UN uses blades and a sword, fighting in a grey John Wick-style suit. Paint the suit, change the haircut and color, and Baba Yaga comes to Tekken 8.
3. Dante and Virgil
Dante loves his sword and unique weapons, making him a perfect match to join the Soulcalibur games. For Tekken 8, however, Reddit user Du_RocK_17 has brought the devil hunter brothers to this game through character customizations.
2. Velma
Never thought Asuka Kazama would turn out to be a secret Velma from Scooby-Doo. Reddit user PrincePeach007 has customized many of the Tekken 8 characters, turning Lili into Daphne, and Asuka into Velma. The Scooby-Doo series wasn’t that much about fighting hand-to-hand combat with others. That’s why having Velma throwing heavy punches is a real sight behold.
1. Levi Ackerman
Strongest soldier and the fearsome captain of the Survey Corps Special Operations Squad in Tekken 8? Yes, that’s a possibility with Tekken 8 character customization. Reddit user kicrup has done the job by changing Leo’s haircut and giving him an eye-catching patch. The most interesting part is the coat, though. It looks very much similar to how Levi Ackerman’s outfit looks in the anime.
These aren’t the only custom character designs by players in Tekken 8. So far, we’ve had Leon S. Kennedy and many other famous actors, singers, and even WWE wrestler John Cena in the game. In that sense, we’ll see more of these custom characters in the upcoming days as the trend continues on social media.
Tekken 8 is currently available to play on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
