{"rewrite":{"id":"r_6cd7268ee0a922bb8bb97e73","clusterId":"c_5724fe8ffea7b6268d8b68e8","slug":"tekken-8-reveals-bob-s-august-19-early-access-release-in-gameplay-trailer","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Tekken 8 Reveals Bob's August 19 Early Access Release in Gameplay Trailer","summary":"Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed at EVO 2026 a gameplay trailer for Bob, the next Season 3 character for Tekken 8. Bob enters early access on August 19 with a full release on August 24. Other Season 3 characters include Kunimitsu, Roger Jr., and Yujiro Hanma from the Baki series.","whyItMatters":"Bob's return and the inclusion of Yujiro Hanma continue Tekken 8's pattern of mixing legacy fighters with crossover guests across its third season pass.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eBandai Namco Entertainment showed the gameplay reveal trailer for Bob at EVO 2026 on Sunday, confirming the character as the second Season 3 fighter for Tekken 8. Bob will be available in early access on August 19 and will release fully on August 24. The Season 3 lineup also includes Kunimitsu, who launched in early June, Roger Jr. scheduled for fall, and Yujiro Hanma, the father of Baki Hanma from the Baki manga and anime, who will debut in early 2027. Season 2 previously added Anna Williams, Fahkumram, Armor King, and Miary Zo. Tekken 8 launched in January 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob\u003c/strong\u003e: early access August 19, full release August 24\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKunimitsu\u003c/strong\u003e: launched June 2 in Japan, June 1 in U.S.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Jr.\u003c/strong\u003e: launching in fall 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYujiro Hanma\u003c/strong\u003e: debuting in early 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"Bob returns to Tekken 8 on August 19 early access, August 24 full release. He's the second Season 3 fighter after Kunimitsu, with Roger Jr. and Baki's Yujiro Hanma still to come.","twitterPost":"Bob returns to Tekken 8 on August 19 early access, August 24 full release. He's the second Season 3 fighter after Kunimitsu, with Roger Jr. and Baki's Yujiro Hanma still to come.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Bandai Namco unveiled Bob's gameplay trailer at EVO 2026 for Tekken 8 Season 3. The character hits early access on August 19 and full release on August 24. Other Season 3 fighters include Kunimitsu, Roger Jr., and Yujiro Hanma from Baki.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Anime News Network\",\"url\":\"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-29/tekken-8-game-reveals-bob-august-19-early-access-release-in-gameplay-trailer/.239083\",\"title\":\"Tekken 8 Game Reveals Bob's August 19 Early Access Release in Gameplay Trailer\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4133,"outputTokens":728,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782719093,"createdAt":"2026-06-29T07:35:44.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-29T07:39:50.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-29T07:39:50.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_5724fe8ffea7b6268d8b68e8","canonicalTitle":"News\nTekken 8 Game Reveals Bob's August 19 Early Access Release in Gameplay Trailer","representativeArticleId":"a_fbaaa0bd29a613a32b395817","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Tekken 8\"],\"studios\":[\"Bandai Namco Entertainment\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-29T06:48:04.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-29T06:48:04.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-29T07:39:50.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Anime News Network","url":"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-29/tekken-8-game-reveals-bob-august-19-early-access-release-in-gameplay-trailer/.239083","title":"News\nTekken 8 Game Reveals Bob's August 19 Early Access Release in Gameplay Trailer"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Tekken 8"],"studios":["Bandai Namco Entertainment"],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Bob enters early access for Tekken 8 on August 19, with a full release on August 24.","Bandai Namco revealed Bob's gameplay trailer at EVO 2026 on Sunday.","The Season 3 pass includes Kunimitsu (launched June 1-2), Roger Jr. (fall 2026), and Yujiro Hanma from Baki (early 2027).","Tekken 8 launched in January 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam."]}