Bandai Namco Studios is using Tekken 8 itself to recruit new developers. A Japan-exclusive in-game job advertisement was recently discovered, inviting experienced fighting game players to join the team.
The job posting was discovered in Tekken 8 by a player in Japan. The advertisement invites players interested in competitive fighting games to apply for positions at Bandai Namco Studios, the developer behind the Tekken series.
The recruitment notice explicitly seeks talent with a deep understanding of the strategy and appeal inherent in fighting game matchups, while also hoping to recruit candidates passionate about the genre and willing to contribute to the development of next-generation fighting games.
The ad reads: "Job Opportunity: We are looking for team members willing to develop next-generation fighting games like Tekken!" The message then thanks players for playing Tekken 8 and explains that Bandai Namco Studios is seeking new members for its development team, specifically emphasizing candidates who have "deeply researched what makes battles both strategic and engaging."
This unusual recruitment method places job advertisements directly in front of an audience already interested in fighting games. Instead of relying solely on traditional hiring channels, Bandai Namco Studios is reaching out to players who may have already studied the mechanics of competitive fighting games.
Currently, the advertisement is reportedly limited to the Japan region. The ad does not provide specific job details, nor does it indicate that this recruitment is directly related to any particular unreleased Tekken project.
Developed jointly by Bandai Namco Studios and Arika, Tekken 8 launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on January 26, 2024. As the latest mainline entry in the series, the game introduces the Heat System and expands single-player content through Arcade Quest, while continuing the Mishima family storyline centered around Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima.