Bandai Namco confirmed the return of a classic: Tekken: Dark Resurrection, set to launch on PlayStation 5 and 4 next month. It will be part of the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog as of March, but fans can also purchase it separately.
Dark Resurrection includes new characters such as Lili, Dragunov, Jinpachi, and Armor King II, along with new stages and features like Tekken Bowl and various gameplay balance tweaks.
Bandai Namco opted to reintroduce the PlayStation Portable version of Tekken: Dark Resurrection, which has disappointed many supporters.
👊The Battle Continues👊
Starting March 2026, #TEKKEN: Dark Resurrection will be available for PS4/PS5 via the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog💿
Featuring modes from the PSP version,
“TEKKEN Bowling” and “Time Attack”!Release date will be revealed soon!
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Fans have awaited a return of Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, known for its superior graphics and online capabilities—features absent from the PSP version. The original Tekken 5 has been confined to the PlayStation 3 for nearly two decades.
Enhancing a PSP title is generally easier than remastering a game from the PS3 era, leading to questions about why the original can’t be released now.
There are speculations that Bandai Namco is taking a chronological approach to releases, having re-released titles like Tekken 2 and Tekken 3, possibly leading to future re-releases of other popular titles.
As for Tekken: Dark Resurrection, a precise launch date remains unclear, but it is expected to retail at $10 for those opting out of PS Plus.
Key Takeaways
– Bandai Namco is reviving Tekken: Dark Resurrection for PlayStation 4 and 5 in March 2026.
– The game will be in the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog but also available as a standalone purchase.
– It features added characters and modes, but the PSP version is being re-released, not the PS2 iteration.
– There are questions regarding the choice of the PSP version when a more robust remastered edition exists.
– Bandai Namco’s commitment to reviving classic games hints at future re-releases of popular titles.