Tekken 8's Anna Williams Proves The Game is Ready For One…

Tekken 8 is one of the most recognized and popular fighting games of the modern gaming era, and it has recently made a huge reveal that attracted the attention of the franchise's veterans. The return of Anna Williams, Nina Williams' younger sister, made waves within the community, as not only did she come back swinging, but she also did so with a refreshing new look. Considering the style in which she's represented and how well fans are receiving it, it opens up the possibility of a crossover that would be perfect for the world of Tekken 8.

Anna Williams' Tekken 8 reveal emphasizes the more sassy and confident side of the femme fatale, made especially clear via her new appearance. Given her design and personality, she may remind people of another popular character with similar qualities, the Umbra Witch named Bayonetta. The titular protagonist of her own series is widely known due to her amazing fighting abilities, bold and charming disposition, and stylish and attractive appearance, and one can make the case that she would fit well into the Tekken 8 roster. With how Anna was introduced, the possibility of a crossover of Bandai Namco Studios' and PlatinumGames' titles is more likely now than ever before.

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By José V. Rossi

Why Bayonetta Would Make the Perfect Addition to the Tekken 8 Roster

While there will be people who would be against the inclusion of Bayonetta, one cannot deny that the protagonist, who came from some of the best hack-and-slash games of all time, would make for a viable addition. Placing her onto the roster would certainly lead to good things for Tekken 8, given the things she can offer:

The character's usage of guns and mixing them with close-quarters and long-ranged fighting gives her a unique fighting style even among the cast of Tekken 8 while still feeling in line within the fighting game, which could pique the interest of many fans.
Bayonetta has shown that she has a variety of outfits, which means she can easily stand out and has many options for costumes to be purchasable within the in-game shop.
With the many beautifully crafted environments that the character has traveled to within her games, she could enhance the quality of the stages in Tekken 8 by introducing one of her own that can come together with her potential reveal.

Bayonetta has a good chance of doing well within Tekken 8 and being easily accepted by its community. Adding her is something Bandai Namco Studios should strongly consider, given the many opportunities she presents that can enhance the game further.

The Interesting Possibility That Can Come With Bayonetta’s Inclusion in Tekken 8

If Bayonetta ever makes it into Tekken 8, it could start the trend of introducing another guest character from the same franchise. The Umbral Witch has a daughter named Viola, whose fighting style contrasts with her mother as she focuses on being more precise and parrying rather than lightning-fast attacks and movement. Putting her in after Bayonetta would be a unique and interesting decision that could work, especially with how her fighting style would fit well in the game.

However, it is also a bold move that could spark interest within the community, considering how it opens up many possibilities for the future. If PlatinumGames ends up having more than one character represented, it could mean others have a chance of getting the same treatment, giving fans hope that they'll see more of those from their favorite games or series added to the cast.

Bayonetta is no stranger to fighting game appearances, as she has already appeared as a fighter in the Super Smash Bros. Series.

Anna Williams was certainly a part of the Tekken 8 DLC wishlist, and it being granted could kickstart the potential inclusion of Bayonetta. The game has a lot to benefit from by adding her, and the makeover of Nina Williams' younger sister shows that the Umbral Witch can feel right at home in its fighting game environment.

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