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[Flying Wonkey]

Taken from the Super Nova Fukushima twitter. They mentioned that they're receiving the game and will be making it available for people to play on February 18 which is less then a month from now. Super Nova Fukushima is an arcade that will receive the game the fastest apparently.

This release of the game is being considered a 'pre-launch' version by Harada and the full 'launch' version of the game is expected to be out in March.

Tweet:

https://twitter.com/novafukushima/status/559272973899554816

「鉄拳７」２/１８入荷決定‼ 福島県内最速での入荷になります。 いち早く「鉄拳７」をプレイしたいなら、スーパーノバ福島店へ

 

[stan423321]

That's an odd name for an arcade, all things considered.

 

[neohwa]

is it just me or it's looking exactly the same as Tekken 6?

 

[Guymelef]

is it just me or it's looking exactly the same as Tekken 6?

Not the same but I'm still waiting for that graphics bump after that " beta runs at roughly 50% graphical prowess"

 

[enzo_gt]

is it just me or it's looking exactly the same as Tekken 6?

Lighting, model fidelity, environment complexity etc. is a considerable step up, but yeah the art style is pretty much the same and still the biggest problem graphically.

 

[The Sarcastic Dude]

Can we expect a console release by the end of the year?

 

[SubiyaCryolite]

That was fast. Any mention of how large the final roster shall be?

 

[Rhazer Fusion]

Sooner than I expected. Honestly, all I care about is the home release since arcades are essentially dead where I live.

 

[joey_bone_bomb]

And there are still pillar characters missing from the roster / yet to be announced, which worries me slightly.

 

[Rice-Eater]

Lighting, model fidelity, environment complexity etc. is a considerable step up, but yeah the art style is pretty much the same and still the biggest problem graphically.

I guess this is why the game looks the same to me. As someone who doesn't play the game and just watches it occasionally the style and movement of the game looks the very similar. Even if SF5 doesn't look that impressive to you, it looks like a new game. Tekken 7 looks like Tekken 6 with settings cranked up to maximum where as Tekken 6 was low-mid settings.

 

[liquidtmd]

Can we expect a console release by the end of the year?

I'd say pretty much 12 months with a PS4 / XBONE / PC launch Feb 2016, but I guess Nov / Dec isn't out of the question.

Be very suprised if out by September.

 

[AzureSkies]

Hate to say it, but it's hard for me to get excited for 7 when TTT2 is so good.

I would have just been happy with TTT2 HD.

 

[MarkMan]

That's an odd name for an arcade, all things considered.

You have no idea how crazy arcade names are in Japan. This one is normal in that sense.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Still no full character list?

 

[MarkMan]

Still no full character list?

It's going to be like old days of TEKKEN (which I prefer). That time release!

 

[tringworldso]

Daaaaaaamn, Kazuya... what gel are you using for your hair?

 

[PeptoandWhiskey]

Can we expect a console release by the end of the year?

With it showing up at EVO this year I feel like that's a safe assumption.

 

[Blablurn]

This will be the fighting game of the year. What a time to be alive.

 

[Bgamer90]

With it showing up at EVO this year I feel like that's a safe assumption.

A console release announcement at EVO would be awesome.

Really looking forward to seeing this at EVO.

 

[AllenShrz]

I'd say pretty much 12 months with a PS4 / XBONE / PC launch Feb 2016, but I guess Nov / Dec isn't out of the question.

Be very suprised if out by September.

Haha, keep dreaming.

 

[SarcasticD]

Nice.

Also with Tekken Crash coming, we should be getting high level stuff sooner

 

[Lost Cloud]

Awesome! I'm really looking forward to seeing some new footage of the game.

It should be interesting to see how many characters the pre-launch version will have, and if there will be any new returning characters by then. I wonder if Shaheen's going to be ready for the pre-launch version? I really want to see what his fighting style is.

 

[Flying Wonkey]

Awesome! I'm really looking forward to seeing some new footage of the game.

It should be interesting to see how many characters the pre-launch version will have, and if there will be any new returning characters by then. I wonder if Shaheen's going to be ready for the pre-launch version? I really want to see what his fighting style is.

It's pretty likely Shaheen will be in I think. Tekken Crash Returns is happening on Jan 28th in Korea and Saint is entered in it with his character choice being 'arab' (Shaheen)

 

[chocolate disco]

Pre-launch in February and actual release in March? Why are they doing that?

 

[tiggerkiddo]

Well I'm looking forward to this. Tag 2 was good but man that was a really rough game to learn...><

 

[Lernaean]

Yas! Bring it ON!

Also this.

Sooner than I expected. Honestly, all I care about is the home release since arcades are essentially dead where I live.

 

[UnluckyKate]

this is at evo right ? will they play on arcade ? only japanese player will compete ?

 

[Lost Cloud]

It's pretty likely Shaheen will be in I think. Tekken Crash Returns is happening on Jan 28th in Korea and Saint is entered in it with his character choice being 'arab' (Shaheen)

Nice! I hope that they'll post a trailer featuring him soon then. I had no idea Tekken Crash was happening on the 28th. Guess I'm still kinda out of the loop when it comes to Tekken. I gotta start checking Tekken news sources more often. Thanks for the info!

 

[Stereogatari]

I hope they make it like the traditional Tekkens with story trinkets for each character and such. I missed the PS2 generation of Tekken so 6 was kind of disappointing to come back to on that front. Ideally I'd love to unlock the characters the traditional way as well, but I understand that's a big controversial in this day and age.

 

[Creaking]

is it just me or it's looking exactly the same as Tekken 6?

It does appear to use a lot of the same character assets, with some slight tweaks. Mostly the same costumes and animations will add to that samey feel.



Hoping for a couple character reveals for the launch, or before.

 

[The Sarcastic Dude]

this is at evo right ? will they play on arcade ? only japanese player will compete ?

Yes
Yes
No

 

[abstract alien]

Has this been announced for any platforms specifically? I want to assume it's multiplat(including PC), but with SFV console exclusive anything can happen.

 

[Creaking]

Has this been announced for any platforms specifically? I want to assume it's multiplat(including PC), but with SFV console exclusive anything can happen.

No talk of home release platforms at all yet.

 

[abstract alien]

No talk of home release platforms at all yet.

I'm anxious to see what happens

 

[Qvoth]

so close to arcade release and we still haven't seen jin...

 

[Degen]

so close to arcade release and we still haven't seen jin...

RIP Jin the "John Cena" of Tekken
RIP Nina/Anna and don't worry because chain throws are under control
RIP Marduk and thanks for that f+2 string

all the threats have been eliminated

#JaguarZaibatsu #JaguarCorporation

 

[Kimosabae]

Not the same but I'm still waiting for that graphics bump after that " beta runs at roughly 50% graphical prowess"

It's amazing that people still fall for this every time.

 

[Numb]

I wonder if Shaheen will be playable in this pre-release build.
Lucky Chloe is a bonus.

 

[AAK]

(sigh) This is gonna be so painful.

 

[Javin98]

That was fast! Can't wait to play this on PS4 when it's released

 

[Rhazer Fusion]

RIP Jin the "John Cena" of Tekken
RIP Nina/Anna and don't worry because chain throws are under control
RIP Marduk and thanks for that f+2 string

all the threats have been eliminated

#JaguarZaibatsu #JaguarCorporation

lol

 

[Dereck]

(sigh) This is gonna be so painful.

Please expound

 

[AAK]

Probably the funnest thing about Fighting Games is discovery. That discovery period and the sense of conquering the unknown is where a good deal of the enjoyment comes from.

By the time we get to play this most of the things will already have been figured out and the mysteries will all have been solved.

But ah well, it's the struggle of being a Tekken fan in N.A.

I can only hope to the heavens Tekken 7 will have as many variables and complexity as Tekken Tag 2 still leaving plenty of room for more discovery when we eventually get our hands on it in around a years time. But from the direction we're seeing it go I'd only be setting myself up for a disappointment to be honest.

 

[SDBurton]

Nice! Can't wait to spend hours watching YouTube clips of recorded matches.

 

[Nuts.Pistachio_Nuts!]

What the hell is up with Heihachi's hands??? They're quite.....dainty.

 

[Son Of D]

so close to arcade release and we still haven't seen jin...

Very crazy thought, he'll be a character added to the updated version which will be the basis for the console version. Tekken 7: Mishima Legacy or whatever they call it.

 

[WarRock]

Isn't the black shape on the background Devil Jin?

 

[Nuts.Pistachio_Nuts!]

Isn't the black shape on the background Devil Jin?

I think that is Kazuya's mom

 

[deeptech]

....the full 'launch' version of the game is expected to be out in March.

Does this mean console version is coming in march or what?

 

[AAK]

Does this mean console version is coming in march or what?

No, the full Arcade launch that will include the alternate outfits, the customizations, all the stages, and bug fixes they discover from the pre-release.