The long-awaited feature is here!

If you have a favorite character in TEKKEN 8, then Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. just revealed a fantastic update.

TEKKEN 8 lets you change the main menu character (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
TEKKEN 8 lets you change the main menu character (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

TEKKEN 8 main menu character customization

According to an official post on the TEKKEN 8 social media account, you can now choose your favorite TEKKEN 8 character and have them displayed in the main menu! This pertains to all of the playable TEKKEN 8 fighters.

TEKKEN 8 main menu character customization (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
TEKKEN 8 main menu character customization (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

"You spoke, we heard. You can now select your favorite character to be displayed in the main menu of #TEKKEN8 - including ALL playable characters!" the post stated.

Accessing the TEKKEN 8 settings (Image via esports.gg)
Accessing the TEKKEN 8 settings (Image via esports.gg)

How to change your TEKKEN 8 main menu character

To do this, select "Options" from the main menu. Next, go into "Screen Settings." Then, choose the "Main Menu Character Display Settings" option and select a character and costume preset. Finally, press the "Confirm" button.

TEKKEN 8 main menu screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
TEKKEN 8 main menu screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

How to customize characters in TEKKEN 8

Fully customized characters are not part of this update. However, you can still show off your creations while duking it out against opponents. To get started, just visit TEKKEN 8's main menu and head to the "Customization" tab. Next, choose the "Character Customization" option, select your favorite fighter, and update their outfit.

TEKKEN 8 character customization screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
TEKKEN 8 character customization screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

There are lots of TEKKEN 8 character customization options, including a fighter's head, entire face, entire body, shoes, and more. You can get as creative as you want — if you're a fan of Tifa Lockhart, then you can even make your fighter resemble her.

If you love Bayonetta or 2B, then it's possible to create them in TEKKEN 8 as well.

Tifa in TEKKEN 8 (Image via esports.gg)
Tifa in TEKKEN 8 (Image via esports.gg)

In terms of a related TEKKEN 8 update, the game is getting a GENTLE MONSTER collaboration featuring INFERNO sunglasses. This item is arriving in the TEKKEN Shop on Oct. 1.

That's all for now. Are you excited about this long-awaited feature? Stick around on esports.gg for more TEKKEN 8 news and updates!