Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Roger Jr. as the next downloadable character for Tekken 8, alongside a second collaboration with Nike featuring exclusive in-game content inspired by King. The new fighter will expand the game’s Season 3 roster, bringing back a familiar character from the franchise’s earlier entries.
Roger Jr., also known as the Pocket Commander, will become available through Early Access for Season 3 Pass holders on November 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST. Other players can purchase the character separately starting November 16, 2026.
The announcement also confirms that the upcoming Nike collaboration will introduce King-inspired items based on his appearances in Tekken 3 and Tekken 8. Additionally, players will get access to a limited-time Nike-themed Arena battle stage.
Roger Jr.’s arrival follows the additions of Bob and Kunimitsu, with Yujiro Hanma also scheduled to join the Season 3 lineup.
Roger Jr.’s Tekken 8 Story and Fighting Style
First introduced in Tekken 5, Roger Jr. is a kangaroo fighter also known as the Pocket Commander. His storyline involves being wrongly framed for destroying a G Corporation building after an incident involving his father, Roger, who was unfaithful to his mother.
Roger Jr. and his mother now seek revenge against those responsible for the framing and aim to take down G Corporation’s leader.
In Tekken 8, he uses Commando Wrestling, a fighting style combining dynamic attacks, powerful kicks, and professional wrestling throws.
The upcoming Nike x Tekken collaboration will introduce special cosmetic items inspired by King’s appearances in Tekken 3 and Tekken 8. These items are planned for Tekken Fight Pass Round 12.
The collaboration will also transform the ARENA battle stage with a Nike-themed design for a limited period. Bandai Namco has not announced the complete list of cosmetics or the collaboration’s availability window yet.
Tekken 8 is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam.
