Tekken 8 Developers Showcase Gameplay for Bob and the Boxing Kangaroo

New playable characters are coming to the fighting game.

Bandai Namco Entertainment released a gameplay trailer for Tekken 8 featuring Bob. The fighter returns to the franchise wearing a shirt that reads Bob Onigiri: Bigger Than Ever. Players gain early access to the character on August 19, with a full release scheduled for August 24.

The developers also revealed a character roadmap. Roger Jr., a boxing kangaroo, arrives this autumn. Yujiro from the Baki the Grappler franchise joins the roster in winter.

The end of the trailer shows the in-game model for the kangaroo.

Earlier this month, the developers introduced Kunimitsu to Tekken 8.