The excitement for the Tekken World Tour 2023 Finals, scheduled at the Civic Theater in New Orleans, is intensifying.
Marking the conclusion of a year-long odyssey, this competition assures to serve as a suitable send-off to Tekken 7, paving the way for the imminent arrival of Tekken 8 approximately two weeks later.
As the renowned game readies for its farewell moment to crown the ultimate Tekken 7 champion, here is a comprehensive guide to the TWT 2023 Finals.
Tekken World Tour 2023 Finals Schedule
The celebrations commence with the Last Chance Qualifier on 12th January 2024. Sixty top-tier players from various parts of the world will partake in an intense competition for the sought-after last spot in the Tekken World Tour 2023 Finals. The primary event ensues, spanning two days from 13th to 14th January 2024.
List of Tekken World Tour 2023 Finalists
Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique
Lim “Ulsan” Soo-hoon
Jae-hyun “CherryBerryMango” Kim
Jeon “Jeondding” Sang-hyun
Bae “Knee” Jae-Min
Atif “Atif Butt” Ijaz
Hasan “JoKa” Rehman
Jeong “Rangchu” Hyeon-ho
Hoa “Anakin” Luu
Daniel “Danielmado” Madonia
Raef “Raef” Alturkistani
Kim “Kkokkoma” Mu-jong
Yoon “LowHigh” Sun-woong
Akihiro “Ao” Abe
Yuta “Chikurin” Take
Jonathan “Tibetano” Medina
Joseph “Joey Fury” Bennett
Vincent “Super Akouma” Homan
Nopparut “Book” Hempamorn
TWT 2023 Last Chance Qualifier winner
Tekken World Tour 2023 Finals Format
The Tekken World Tour 2023 Finals are comprised of two stages: the Group Stage and the Final Bracket.
In the Group Stage, 20 players participate, with 19 earning their positions through the Tekken World Tour leaderboard, and the last participant emerging from the Last Chance Qualifier.
Organised into four groups, each containing five players, the Group Stage utilizes a single round-robin format. Matches follow a best-of-three structure, with the top two players from each group progressing to the next stage. Group winners advance to the winners' side of the Final Bracket, while the runners-up find themselves on the losers' side.
The Final Bracket adopts a double-elimination format, providing players with a second opportunity for redemption. Although most matches are best-of-three, the winners' final, losers' final, and grand final are contested in a best-of-five format, heightening the intensity during the climax of the tournament.
Tekken World Tour 2023 Finals prize pool
A complete prize fund of £100,000 will be distributed among the 20 finalists, with the Tekken World Tour 2023 champion receiving the majority, amounting to £50,000.
Where to watch the Tekken World Tour 2023 Finals
Fans can catch all the action live on the official Tekken Twitch channel.