Tekken 8 Eddy Gordo release date and how to unlock him

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The Tekken 8 Eddy Gordo release date has been revealed! Read on for details on the Eddy Gordo early access, full release, plus a quick guide on how to unlock him in the game.

Eddy Gordo's Tekken 8 release dates are April 1 and April 5 (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Eddy Gordo's Tekken 8 release dates are April 1 and April 5 (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Tekken 8 Eddy Gordo release date

Eddy Gordo will join the Tekken 8 roster on April 1, 2024 for those who have the Playable Character Year 1 Pass. Then, he will be available for everyone to purchase on April 5, 2024. According to Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., early access to Eddy Gordo will last for 72 hours.

How to unlock Eddy Gordo in Tekken 8

Eddy Gordo is a DLC character in Tekken 8. To unlock him, you must have the Playable Character Year 1 Pass. This item is available through the game's Deluxe Edition Upgrade Pack, Ultimate Edition, and Deluxe Edition.

Eddy Gordo gameplay screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Eddy Gordo gameplay screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

These three offerings are available through Steam as DLC options.

How to unlock Eddy Gordo in Tekken 8 (Image via esports.gg)
How to unlock Eddy Gordo in Tekken 8 (Image via esports.gg)

If you plan on getting the Eddy Gordo Avatar Skin, then you'll be able to do so by visiting the updated Tekken Shop in patch 1.03.01.

Eddy Gordo in Tekken 8 (Image via esports.gg)
Eddy Gordo in Tekken 8 (Image via esports.gg)

Tekken 8 Eddy Gordo trailer

Here is the official Tekken 8 Eddy Gordo reveal and gameplay trailer. Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. released this on March 29. The video's description also confirmed the character's launch dates of April 1 and April 5.

More Tekken 8 DLC characters

In addition to Eddy Gordo, there will be three more Tekken 8 DLC characters arriving in 2024. While Eddy Gordo will enter the game in the spring, the other fighters will join the fray in the summer, autumn, and winter.

Eddy Gordo early access screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
Eddy Gordo early access screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

That's all for now. Are you excited to test out Eddy Gordo? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates!