Victor Chevalier is Tekken 8’s latest character to join the roster and the series’ first French fighter
Prior to the release of Tekken 8Bandai Namco has unveiled its newest fighter, Victor Chevalier.
Victor Chevalier is the first French character in the fighting series and is described as a “living legend” descended from a line of distinguished knights. He followed in his father’s footsteps by enlisting in the French Navy before joining the UN and founding the Raven Force.
Armed with a haute couture suit and optics, the French agent takes on the role of leader of the UN forces, commanding his own forces.
Bandai Namco also shared the first look of Chevalier demonstrating his moves, complete with fancy sunglasses and pistols, in a Parisian arena with the Eiffel Tower and the Seine River as the backdrop. You can view the images below.
Chevalier is voiced by famed French actor Vincent Cassel, perhaps best known for his 1995 appearances LaHain, Ocean’s Twelve And Ocean Thirteen, Black Swan And It’s only the end of the world.
“I have discovered Tekken in the 1990s and I really started to pick it up when Eddy Gordo was introduced. He did capoeira and at the time I did too, so I just played with him,β Cassel said.
“What I like about Victor Chevalier is the fact that he is a French character in such an internationally known game. Moreover, he is very refined and, by how he is and how he dresses, he promotes a certain idea of ββthe French elegance. This, and the fact that I was called to voice Victor, made me interested in the character.
Tekken 8 launches on January 24, 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
In our preview impressions, Kara Phillips said the game felt “like nothing short of a spectacle.” She wrote: “Between the breathtaking visuals and the fluid combat, you can’t help but lose yourself in it for hours, and even if you end up at the bottom of the leaderboard, you still feel victorious.”
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