Tekken 8 Director Responds to Fan Demands for Tifa Lockhart Inclusion

Katsuhiro Harada states no decisions have been made on guest characters, as anticipation builds for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth release.

Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada has addressed fan demands for the inclusion of Final Fantasy 7's Tifa Lockhart as a guest character in the game, stating that no decisions have been made regarding guest characters yet.
Tekken 8, which launched on January 26, has a 32-character roster at launch, with Bandai Namco already planning the addition of Eddy Gordo and potentially more through seasonal releases.
Previous Tekken games have included guest characters from other franchises, such as Akuma from Street Fighter and Noctis from Final Fantasy 15 in Tekken 7, fueling fan speculation about Tifa's potential inclusion.
Tifa Lockhart, known for her hand-to-hand combat skills, is seen by fans as a perfect fit for the Tekken universe, with her potential inclusion generating significant excitement among the game's community.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, featuring Tifa Lockhart, is set to release on PlayStation 5 on February 29, adding to the anticipation around her potential crossover into Tekken 8.