The new story “The Dark Awakens” offers a unique storyline that occurs six months after the Tekken 7 story ends. The story unfolds many new secrets and the backstories of new Tekken characters, like Azucena, Victor, and Reina. However, the main thing was Jin’s recent development, as he learned more about his devil form. This guide breaks down how to get the bad ending in Tekken 8.
- “The Dark Awakens” is Tekken 8’s latest storyline mode, covering recent events.
- Last chapter, “Strength and Conviction,” features Jin vs. Kazuya.
- The fight between father and son is very long and has a lot of cut scenes and choices that affect their fight as it progresses.
- Winning and hitting countdown button leads to Jin’s victory (good ending).
- Missing countdown button results in Jin’s defeat (bad ending).
What Is The Bad Ending In Tekken 8?
![Jin vs Kazuya](https://cdn.exputer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tekken-8-Screenshot-2024.02.21-16.13.46.45.jpg)
During the fight, players have multiple choices: to give up or to continue, which affects the health and heat of the player or the opponent according to their choice. If you press the required button during the countdown, Jin may receive a power boost; otherwise, he will lose his health before the battle.
![Cut Scene between the fight](https://cdn.exputer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tekken-8-Screenshot-2024.02.21-16.46.10.58.jpg)
But even after defeating Kazuya, you will still find some stories that are not unlocked in the gallery. For that, you will have to open the secret ending, which is also considered the bad ending to the story.
How To Unlock Bad Ending
![Jin vs Kazuya](https://cdn.exputer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tekken-8-Screenshot-2024.02.21-16.43.58.81.jpg)
You have to survive all rounds but miss all the choices you get during the battle. Kazuya receives a boost when you miss a choice, while Jin continues the battle with a slightly low health bar.
![last choice during battle](https://cdn.exputer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tekken-8-Screenshot-2024.02.21-16.45.33.62.jpg)
- Lose Battle: To lose the final battle, you must skip all the mid-battle choices and let Kazuya defeat you. You cannot do so by simply not pressing any button, as it will dodge any move if you do so.
- Let Kazuya Defeat You: Keep moving and try to do slight damage to Kazuya as well. Kazuya has to defeat you during the fight to get the bad ending, even if Jin regenerates some health. This probably happens on the sixth battle, where Jin starts in heat mode, and Kazuya starts in rage.
![Jin defeated](https://cdn.exputer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tekken-8-Screenshot-2024.02.21-17.33.10.41.jpg)
After this, you will get the end credits for the game, but wait, there is more. After the credits, there is an end credit scene after both the sad and the good ending. One relates to Kazuya, while the other links to Reina, the newly added character.
![The Mishima Fashion](https://cdn.exputer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tekken-8-Screenshot-2024.02.21-17.33.32.47.jpg)
NEXT:
- Tekken 8: Best Character Customization Ideas
- Tekken 8: All Major Character Archetypes
- Tekken 8: How To Win A Group Match
- Tekken 8: Best Beginner Characters
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