Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection coming soon to US

Paul Sinclair • Feb 7, 2007 • Comments ()

Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection is coming to the North American version of the PlayStation 3 Store "later this month", according to publisher Namco Bandai.

Originally released as a PSP exclusive - and a mighty strong one at that - Dark Resurrection will be available fordownload on the PS3 Store on the PS3 online network complete with its Arcade Battle, Ghost Battle and Gallery Modes. The beat-em up has already been available to Japanese gamers since late last year taking up 800MB and costing about 2000 YEN ($16 / GBP 8.40 / EUR 12.75), but there's no word yet on how much the port will cost in either the US or Europe.

"We are thrilled to announce that starting later this month, fighting game fans will have the opportunity to experience the ultimate fighting series, Tekken, on the PlayStation 3 system, for the first time," Namco Bandai's Makoto Iwai confirmed.

"With lightning fast gameplay, gorgeous next-gen graphics and a massive line-up of characters to choose from, Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection on the PlayStation 3 system will deliver the most incredible fighting experience to date as players battle it out to be crowned King of the Iron Fist Tournament."

Tekken 5 comes to us from the PSP edition but revamped for the powerful PS3 console. The game runs in beautiful 1080p high-definition and includes a variety of new features such as the ability to play as Jinpachi Mishima. The download also includes Ghost Battle where you can fight against CPU ghost opponents in an unlimited number of matches.

As for its fate in Europe, Sony has previously said that it will form part of the PAL PS3 Store offering during the launch period starting 23rd March.