The latest chapter of one of the greatest fighting franchise in video games is here, as the beginning of 2024 marks the release of Bandai Namco Entertainment's Tekken 8. The game continues to tell the gripping tale of Jin Kazama, but you may not know there is an alternate ending to the story. In this guide, we'll explain how to unlock it and earn the Despair trophy.
Tekken 8 marks the first major instalment in almost a decade and follows the shocking finale of Tekken 7 that left the fanbase with many questions as to the future of the franchise's characters. Thankfully, the wait is now over and the next chapter of the narrative is ready to unfold, one action-packed battle at a time.
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How to unlock the alternate ending to Tekken 8
In order to unlock the alternate ending to Tekken's latest tale, you will need to lose your battle with Kazuya Mishima. While this may sound simple on the surface, the final chapter of the game features six consecutive engagements with the main antagonist, and in only one of them can you willingly throw the fight and still progress the story.
The key to unlocking the alternate ending is to allow Mishima to win the final fight, which is the sixth battle in the chapter. There are a few ways to know when the final fight is, primarily by the introduction of fast-paced music and button indicators that trigger flashbacks. Once this sequence begins, you will battle Mishima on two final occasions. The other indicator is Jin's health bar, as your health will fully replenish in the final battle if Mishima manages to drain the bar completely. Once you have thrown the fight, an alternative cutscene will be triggered and you'll be rewarded with the trophy/achievement titled Despair.
That's all there is to know about the alternate ending to Tekken 8's story mode. For more tips, tricks, and guides on the game, take a look at where to find the game's tutorial, which will include guidance on how to block.