Tekken 7 officially launched in game centers throughout Japan (as well as a single arcade in South Korea) earlier this week, bringing a host of brand new characters, gameplay mechanics, and more to the competitive scene. While we’ve already seen some leaks regarding possible future characters, the game as it stands now already includes someone we may see playable in the future: Kazumi Mishima.
The clan matriarch appears in Tekken 7 as the arcade mode’s final boss, facing off against the player in her normal form before shifting to Devil mode for a power boost, similar to other Mishima family members like Kazuya and Jin Kazama.
According to Bandai Namco Games’ Katsuhiro Harada, Kazumi’s inclusion in the main roster hinges on two things. “We have some ideas for making Kazumi playable in Tekken 7,” the director told Famitsu, “but it’s dependant on the fan’s reaction and demand for her.”
With the buzz her initial tease in the title’s very first reveal created, we’re sure Harada has had (and will have) no shortage of requests that Kazumi be made playable. It’s only a matter of time.
Source: Famitsu via Flying Wonkey
