Bandai Namco is bringing another familiar face back to the fighting game arena, with Roger Jr. set to join the roster of TEKKEN 8 as its latest Season 3 DLC character. The announcement also comes with news of another Nike collaboration, this time drawing inspiration from King’s appearances throughout the series.
Known as the “Pocket Commander,” Roger Jr. will be available in Early Access to owners of the TEKKEN 8 Season 3 Pass on November 11 at 3:00 p.m. PST, before becoming available for individual purchase on November 16. First introduced in TEKKEN 5, Roger Jr. is the son of the original Roger, the boxing kangaroo who made his debut in TEKKEN 2. His return brings another unconventional fighter back into the spotlight, with his mother once again accompanying him on his journey.
In TEKKEN 8, Roger Jr. employs his Commando Wrestling fighting style, combining energetic attacks with pro-wrestling throws to overwhelm opponents. His latest appearance also comes with a rather unusual predicament, as he and his mother find themselves caught up in a conspiracy involving the destruction of a G Corporation building. Wrongly framed for the incident, the pair set out to track down those responsible and bring down the corporation’s leadership.
Roger Jr. isn’t the only thing Bandai Namco has planned for TEKKEN 8. A second Nike x TEKKEN collaboration is also in development, bringing special in-game items inspired by King’s appearances in both TEKKEN 3 and TEKKEN 8. These items are planned for TEKKEN Fight Pass – Round 12, while the ARENA battle stage will receive a Nike-themed makeover for a limited time. Further details about the collaboration will be shared through the game’s official channels at a later date.
Roger Jr. joins Bob and Kunimitsu as part of the Season 3 character lineup, with Yujiro Hanma from Baki also on the way. The expanding roster continues to bring together returning fan favourites and unexpected additions, giving the latest entry another opportunity to revisit the series’ history while introducing new matchups.
TEKKEN 8 continues the long-running Mishima family conflict, with Kazuya’s reign of terror putting the fate of the world at stake. The fighting game is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. More information about the game and its roster can be found on the official TEKKEN website.