Roger Jr. arrives in TEKKEN 8 this November as the third fighter of Season 3. Season 3 Character Pass owners can play him first, and everyone else follows five days later. Different outlets print different dates, and the reason is just time zones. This page sorts out which date applies where.
Release Dates At A Glance
| Group | Date (US Pacific) | Date (Central Europe) |
|---|---|---|
| Season 3 Character Pass owners (early access) | November 11, 2026 | November 12, 2026 |
| Everyone else (general release) | November 16, 2026 | November 17, 2026 |
| Gap between the two | 5 days (120 hours) | 5 days (120 hours) |
Important: The exact launch hour has not been published in the sources checked. Check the in-game announcement or the official TEKKEN channels on the day.
Why Outlets Show Different Dates
| Outlet | Early access | General release | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gematsu | November 11 | November 16 | US Pacific dating |
| This Gen Gaming | November 11 | November 16 | US Pacific dating |
| Final Weapon | November 11 | November 16 | US Pacific dating |
| Inven Global | November 12 | November 17 | Central European dating |
| Gamers Heroes | November 12 (headline) | November 16 | Mixes both; quotes the official post with both zones |
The official TEKKEN social post, as quoted by Gamers Heroes, gives both: November 11 PST / November 12 CET for early access, and November 16 PST / November 17 CET for general access. Players in India and the rest of Asia are ahead of both zones, so check your local time against the launch hour once it is announced.
Who Gets Early Access
| Version | Early access | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Season 3 Character Pass | Yes, 120 hours early | Pass holders “play as Roger Jr. 120 hours early” |
| Buying Roger Jr. separately | No | Available from the general release date |
| Base game only | No | Roger Jr. is paid DLC |
The Season 3 Pass, per GosuGamers, also includes the SUBSEA LOCKDOWN stage, 120 hours of early access to DLC characters and an exclusive Season 3 Aurora outfit.
Season 3 Roster And Timeline
| Order | Character | Release | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kunimitsu | May 27, 2026 | Released |
| 2 | Bob | August 2026 (August 19 per Shacknews, August 20 early access and 25 general per GamingBolt) | Released |
| 3 | Roger Jr. | November 11/12 early, November 16/17 general | Upcoming |
| 4 | Yujiro Hanma (Baki the Grappler) | Early 2027 / winter | Upcoming |
The Bob dates differ for the same reason as Roger Jr.: outlets used different time zones and one reported the first access day while another reported the general date.
What We Know About Roger Jr.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Character type | Kangaroo fighter |
| Debut trailer | Gameplay trailer released October 11, 2026 |
| Fighting mix | Pro wrestling, boxing and unorthodox moves |
| Playstyle | Close-range specialist with several stances and powerful throws |
| Signature moves | Tail-based pivots, midair kicks that extend air time, a Rage Art uppercut |
| Default look | Boxing gloves and trunks |
| Preset costumes | Resort-style shirt with sunglasses, and original boxing gloves |
| Lore | Son of Roger; he copies his mother’s movements from inside her pouch, and she does the actual fighting |
Yujiro Hanma Teaser
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Source franchise | Baki the Grappler |
| Role | Final Season 3 character |
| First look | 3D model shown at the end of the Roger Jr. trailer |
| Full trailer | Tekken World Tour Finals 2026, January 17, 2027 |
| Release window | Early 2027 / winter (no exact date) |
Platforms And Price
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | Yes |
| Xbox Series X|S | Yes |
| PC (Steam) | Yes |
| Price of Roger Jr. | Not stated in the sources checked |
| Price of Season 3 Character Pass | Not stated in the sources checked; the Pass is already on sale |
| Required patch | Not stated in the sources checked |
Season 3 Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Kunimitsu releases |
| August 2026 | Bob releases |
| October 9 to 11, 2026 | Evo France weekend, when the Roger Jr. trailer was expected |
| October 11, 2026 | Roger Jr. gameplay trailer and Yujiro Hanma model revealed |
| November 11/12, 2026 | Roger Jr. early access |
| November 16/17, 2026 | Roger Jr. general release |
| January 17, 2027 | Yujiro Hanma full trailer at Tekken World Tour Finals |
| Early 2027 | Yujiro Hanma release window |
FAQ
What is the Roger Jr. release date? November 11 (US Pacific) or November 12 (Central Europe) for Pass owners, and November 16 or 17 for everyone else.
Which date should I trust? Both are correct. They describe the same moment in different time zones.
Do I have to buy the Season 3 Pass? No, but without it you wait five days.
Is Roger Jr. free? No. He is paid Season 3 DLC.
Who comes after Roger Jr.? Yujiro Hanma, the last Season 3 fighter.
Which platforms get him? PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC through Steam.