An updated arcade version, Tekken 7: Fated Retribution, was released in July 2016, and features expanded content including new stages, costumes, items and characters.

Tekken 7 introduces several new elements to the fighting system, such as Rage Arts and the Power Crush mechanic, making the game more beginner friendly than previous iterations in the series.

After the events of Tekken 6, though Azazel was defeated by Jin Kazama, the war between the Mishima Zaibatsu and G Corporation continues to ravage the world.

The game's story is told from the perspective of a reporter whose wife and son are killed in the crossfire, leading him to begin writing an exposé on the Mishima Zaibatsu and G Corporation.

The reporter researches the Mishima family history, learning that Heihachi's coup against his father Jinpachi and the death of his wife Kazumi both occurred in the same year he threw his son Kazuya into a ravine.

According to Lee, the reason behind Heihachi fathering Lars was to confirm that he did not possess the Devil Gene, proving it originated from the Hachijo, Kazumi's family.

The force sensed by Claudio is eventually revealed to be Akuma, who made a promise to Kazumi that he would kill Heihachi and Kazuya if she fails to, as she predicted both of them would engulf the world in war and destruction.

He defeats Heihachi after their temporary alliance on fending off an attack by an army of Jack-6's at the Mishima Dojo, and proceeds to G Corporation's Millennium Tower.

Suspecting that Kazuya had inherited the Devil Gene, Heihachi threw him off a cliff, believing the boy's survival would confirm his fears.

In the aftermath, Jin meets with Lee, Lars, and Alisa, promising to put an end to the war once and for all by defeating his father Kazuya.

[6] New features to the gameplay include: With a new display system, the game's multiplayer allows players to choose which side of the screen to play on.

The arcade version features the traditional stage-based playthrough, in which the player progresses by beating five different opponents one by one, ending with a fixed penultimate and final stage.

^a Post-release addition (original arcade version) ^b Unplayable character ^c Added in Fated Retribution ^d Guest character ^e In-battle transformation ^f Skin/palette swap ^g Downloadable content ^h Only playable in Story Mode for a short time ^i Home platform exclusive In January 2014, Tekken series director and producer Katsuhiro Harada expressed interest in continuing the series on PlayStation 4,[30] and later said that PlayStation was the primary platform of development for the new installment.

[38] On January 27, 2015, a live-televised tournament based on the same game build was held in the Nexon Arena in Seoul, South Korea known as "Tekken 7 Crash".

[39] During the Japan Amusement Expo (JAEPO) 2015, a newer build of the game was showcased, offering Lucky Chloe and Shaheen as part of the character roster for the first time as well as the traditional stage-based gameplay progression.

[48] Among the criticisms around the net were the lack of respect towards the martyred Philippine national hero José Rizal, as well as misrepresentation of Filipino martial arts.

[49] According to Tekken chief producer Katsuhiro Harada, Mad Catz community manager Mark Julio,[50] and Josie's character designer Mari Shimazaki,[51] Josie Rizal practiced kickboxing and eskrima, but the move set in her reveal video consisted of mostly generic and recycled moves from earlier existing characters in the Tekken series.

Someone claiming to be an official of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts was not quite happy with the way the character of Josie was depicted and stated that they would try to look at steps to remedy how she might affect the image of José Rizal and the Philippines[52] by possibly submitting additional materials for the Tekken Team to use.

[57] On March 29, 2018, Bandai Namco announced that the online Tekken-Net service for the original arcade version of Tekken 7 would cease on May 31, 2018, in all regions, effectively ending support for the game.

Arika was announced to handle some parts for game's recent patch(es) aside rollback netcode, including a co-development with Bandai Namco Studios for the then-upcoming Tekken 8.

[63] Another collaboration with NJPW started on November 18, 2017, this time providing a Hiroshi Tanahashi-inspired outfit for Lars accompanied by a new Rage Art and background theme.

All female characters received costumes modeled after either of the game's three protagonists: Hikari Miyamoto, Allison Snow, and Chisato Shinjo.

[71] Bandai Namco ceased online support for the original version of Fated Retribution on March 26, 2020, to solely focus on Round 2 from then on.

[72] Another large-scale update rolled out on June 23, 2020, bringing Season 3 content, including four characters (Fahkumram, Ganryu, Leroy Smith, and Zafina) and a stage (Cave of Enlightenment) to the arcades.

[80] A trailer, revealed during the same event, showcased some of the new features that were included in Fated Retribution, such as graphical updates and stages, as well as a Story Mode, which adds cutscenes and dialogue during battles.

December 10, 2019, saw the release of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth DLC, containing the characters Ganryu and Leroy Smith and the frame data display feature, respectively.

[87] November 10, 2020, saw the release of a free Season 4 update[88] as well as two paid DLC, adding the character Kunimitsu and the stage Vermilion Gates.

"[104] Darry Huskey's score of 9.5/10 on IGN said that "Tekken 7 is a hallmark fighting game that's both accessible and highly technical, with great customization options.

[99] "A smart, blisteringly fun experience at its core, Tekken 7's limited singleplayer campaign and poor tutorials marr an otherwise resounding win", was Dave Houghton's conclusion on PC Gamer with a score of 79%.

[114] The Tour has gone on to receive praise for successfully showcasing several relatively unknown and overlooked Tekken 7 players from around the world as well as generating more interest in the game competitively.