There have been Final Fantasy characters in Tekken previously, most notably Noctis from Final Fantasy 15 in Tekken 7. But what fans really want is Final Fantasy 7’s well-endowed Tifa Lockhart to be added to the roster of the latest instalment – and director Katsuhiro Harada has heard your suggestions. In fact, the campaign for the character’s addition has been so rabid that the sunglassed developer has taken to social media to address it.
“We all know she is attractive and I understand that,” he said of the brawling bartender. “But as yet we have not decided anything about guest characters, etc.”
Tekken 8 has an impressive 32-character roster at launch, but it’s already plotting the addition of Eddy Gordo, and the fighting game franchise’s previous entry had an incredible four seasons of content, so there could be plenty of opportunities to add Tifa. We reckon she’d actually fit the franchise well, too, because she relies on her (iron) fists for combat in Final Fantasy 7.
Obviously, Tifa is about to be thrust back into the limelight in next month’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, so this is one team-up we could actually envisage happening. The question is: would you like the Seventh Heaven manager to join the party?
[source twitter.com]
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I would love for Tifa to join Tekken 8. Not sure who else though...
I hope they do add her in
@BIG3 How about the protagonist from Stellar Blade? 😉
@get2sammyb If Stellar Blade gets delayed more they'd probably end up adding her to Tekken before her game even releases lol
Well she does makes perfect sense with her hand-to-hand combat style and a lot of signature moves/combos that would fit right in.
Besides, FF just did a collaboration event with Apex Legends so I guess they are open to cross-overs like this.
“But as yet we have not decided anything about guest characters, etc.” no way that can be true
I think he meant like we all know she’s a perfect candidate. Idk why he used the word attractive.
@get2sammyb Hah. I personally wouldn't mind Eve in the game but Tekken is such a legendary series they should only put well known characters in it. I'm thinking Aloy or Kratos would be a good match.
She's a very physical fighter and an iconic character from one of the greatest RPGs ever made, which makes her a good match. Not sure I like this insinuation that people only want her in because they find her hot.
There's this bit in FF7 Remake where you're asked to describe Tifa. You can say she's in great shape, and if you do you'll unlock a match in the arena where you fight two bombs called 'Dynamite Bod'.
That might be the funniest thing in any Final Fantasy game.
I think Harada’s main battle is dealing with SE. it’s not like he can magically put any fighter not from the series in his game
They did have Noctis from FF15 in Tekken 7. Tifa would fit in much better in the Tekken series as DLC if they continued having guest characters.
Being much more of a physical fighter then Notics, she fit in Tekken like a glove.
No thanks. These crossovers genuinely suck and devalue the experience.
@Ralizah
Especially after she was "nerfed" for the remake. She's still attractive for sure but nowhere near the fan service-y character she used to be, so it is kind of degrading to the character to continue to treat her like she's just eye candy.
@BIG3 Kazuma Kiryu
That would be great if Tifa becomes playable. But I ain’t gonna lie, I would prefer to have more classic characters return than guest characters.
@Ralizah She is literally a fighter in FF7 even her Limit Breaks are fighting moves. And yes she is good looking but also a really likable character in the FF7.
@ATaco Her new look is awsome and bit more realistic nothing wrong with that the biggest change is that she is wearing a bra.
It would be really neat to see Tifa guest star in Tekken.
Would really love to see Ichiban in Tekken.
Let the simp wars commence! 😂
@Savage_Joe exactly! They were lucky with Noctis in 7.
'Don't ask me for sh*t!' 😂
On the real, though, while Tifa would be cool, Tekken 8 already has a great roster that's about to get better and the fact is they don't even really have to look outside the series to bring in more cool fighters.
Tifa & a character like Ichiban or Kiryu would get me to buy Tekken 8 immediately
@ATaco Yeah Tifa was way hotter when she was just PS1 era polygons 🙄
@Ralizah People think its a translation error in that he means attractive in people want her in the game and not that people find her hot. Remember English is not his first language and is very limited.
@DennisReynolds if you grew up with it, yeah. So was Lara Croft.
Neckbeards Unite
@ATaco Yeah but then those graphics aged and you look back and laugh that anyone could find that attractive. Tifa objectively looks better now because Tifa actually looks real or looks like a perfect 3D Anime looking figure.
@DennisReynolds I'm glad you used objectively. That's the important part.
@Arnna laugh at the neckbeards all you want, but my neck hasn't been cold all winter!
@ATaco If you think FF7 on PS1 looks better then FF7R on PS5 then you need new eyes.
I think Tifa Lockhart is such a perfect fit for Tekken 8, considering that the timing coincides with the reboot of Final Fantasy VII.
@DennisReynolds
Yeah yeah I'll just apologize otherwise I'll never hear the end of it!
Any of the resident evil women would be great thanks
Tifa is too big for Tekken. I don't think SE will allow it.
Well at least Harada know that fans want Tifa in Tekken 8, so that a chance she might come in as a guest character.
We've been planning a massive protest outside his house to help convince him.
@Athrum I'd love that. I'd be alright with Ichiban as well tbh.
@MattBoothDev As a Tekken fan and FF fan, I agree. I just don’t like the whole concept of guest characters
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