Bandai Namco Studios is using Tekken 8 itself to recruit new developers, with a Japan-only in-game job advertisement asking experienced fighting game players to join the team.
The recruitment message was spotted by a player in Japan and appears directly within Tekken 8. The advertisement invites players interested in competitive fighting games to apply for positions at Bandai Namco Studios, the development company behind the Tekken series.
The message specifically seeks people with a deep understanding of what makes fighting game battles strategic and engaging. It also calls for candidates with a strong passion for the genre who want to contribute to the development of the next generation of fighting games.
“JOB OPPORTUNITY: We’re looking for team members who want to develop the next generation of fighting games like TEKKEN!” the advertisement states.
The posting goes on to thank players for playing Tekken 8 before explaining that Bandai Namco Studios is looking for new members to join its development team. It specifically highlights candidates who have “delved deep into learning what makes battles both strategic and engaging.”
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The unusual recruitment method places the job advertisement directly in front of an audience already interested in fighting games. Rather than relying solely on traditional recruitment channels, Bandai Namco Studios is reaching players who may already have experience studying competitive fighting game mechanics.
The advertisement is currently reported to be limited to the Japan region. It does not provide specific details about the positions available or indicate that the recruitment is directly connected to a particular unannounced Tekken project.
Tekken 8 was developed by Bandai Namco Studios and Arika and launched on January 26, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. The latest mainline entry introduced the Heat system and expanded its single player offering with Arcade Quest while continuing the Mishima family storyline centered on Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima.
