The TEKKEN World Tour 2024 Finals (TWT 2024) are fast approaching, and the excitement is building in the TEKKEN community. As the first World Tour featuring TEKKEN 8, this season has been filled with new challenges and intense competition.
With major changes and updates introduced throughout the season, only the best players remain to battle it out in the Finals. Here’s everything you need to know about the TWT 2024 Finals.
TEKKEN 8 and the TWT 2024 Journey
This year’s World Tour marked the debut of TEKKEN 8 as the competitive platform, and even the top professionals had to adjust to the game’s new mechanics. Some players found TEKKEN 8’s aggressive offense challenging to adapt to at first, but others quickly found their rhythm and began dominating the tournament circuit.
Throughout the qualification period, several impactful patches were released, with patch 1.05 being particularly significant. The addition of Lidia Sobieska as a new character also shook up the competitive landscape, introducing fresh dynamics to the tournaments.
Over the season, there were 10 Master events and numerous Challenger events, culminating in the TWT 2024 Finals.
TWT 2024 Finals: Dates and Venue
The TWT 2024 Finals will take place from December 5 to December 8, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. This four-day event will feature the best TEKKEN players from around the world, competing for the prestigious title and a share of the massive $300,000 prize pool. Here’s the event schedule:
- December 5-6: Group League
- December 7: Last Chance Qualifier
- December 8: TWT 2024 Finals
TEKKEN World Tour 2024: Qualified Participants
A total of 20 players have secured their spots in the TWT 2024 Finals through the global leaderboard, which ranks players based on their performances in Master and Challenger events throughout the season. In addition, 15 players qualified from regional leaderboards, representing the top players from their respective regions.
Top Players from the Global Leaderboard:
- Arslan Ash – 2,315 points (Evo 2024, Thunderstruck 2024, Only The Best 2024)
- ULSAN – 2,200 points (Clash of the Olympians 2K24, Ultimate Fighting Arena 2024)
- Mulgold – 2,140 points (Super Tournament 2024, VSFighting XII)
- ATIF – 1,725 points (CEO 2024, FV Major 2024)
- kkokkoma – 1,630 points (Electric Clash 2024, Emirates Showdown 2024)
- AK – 1,620 points (Combo Breaker 2024)
- THE JON – 1,580 points (Thaiger Uppercut 2024)
- Shadow 20z – 1,546 points (3F – Fight For the Future)
- Chikurin – 1,520 points (Evo Japan 2024)
- JoKa – 1,505 points
- Rangchu – 1,505 points (Second Wind 2024)
- Raef – 1,450 points (Brussels Challenge Major Edition 2024)
- Chanel – 1,425 points (Battle Arena Melbourne 14)
- CBM – 1,400 points (Cape Town Showdown 2024)
- double – 1,385 points (The MIXUP 2024)
- Nobi – 1,380 points (DreamHack Dallas 2024)
- Farzeen – 1,365 points
- LowHigh – 1,340 points
- Jodd – 1,320 points (Paradise Game Battle 2024)
- leemishima – 1,310 points (Punishment 3, Hadouken Fight Festival)
These players have proven themselves through grueling competition, and now they face their final challenge at the TWT 2024 Finals.
Game Updates and New Characters
Leading up to the Finals, more updates are expected for TEKKEN 8, including patch 1.09, which will introduce balance changes and nerfs for certain characters like Dragunov and Nina. Additionally, Heihachi Mishima has joined the roster, bringing a new powerhouse into the mix, which could significantly impact the competitive meta in the Finals.
Conclusion
The TEKKEN World Tour 2024 Finals will be the ultimate showdown for the world’s best players. With a large prize pool and the honor of being the first TEKKEN 8 World Champion on the line, the competition is set to be fierce. Mark your calendars for December 5-8, 2024, as the action unfolds in Tokyo!
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