Due to the 19-year storyline span between the game and its predecessor, the game largely features a new cast of characters, including the debut of staple main character Jin Kazama, the child of Kazuya and Jun, as well as now-staple characters Ling Xiaoyu and Hwoarang, with a total of twenty-three characters. Tekken 3 was released in arcades and for the PlayStation in 19, respectively.

The main series has been widely credited by critics and video game publications for raising the standards of fighting games, and praised for its gameplay mechanics and replay value. The series has been universally acclaimed and commercially successful, having shipped more than 54.5 million units, making it one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, and the third best-selling fighting game franchise in history. Subsequent titles have followed this concept, and received generally positive critical responses. Tekken 2, as well as the third game Tekken 3, are considered landmark titles they received critical acclaim for their gameplay and more immersive experience. As of 2017, it has nine additional entries, eight spin-off games, and has been adapted into three feature films and other media.

Japanese video game developer Namco began the series in 1994, with the release of the self-titled first entry. Tekken is noted as being one of the first fighting games at the time to use 3D animation. The series later introduced combos and special moves, with characters also able to stage break arenas. Gameplay focuses on hand-to-hand combat with an opponent, with the gameplay system including blocks, throws, escapes, and ground fighting. The main games in the series follow the events of the King of Iron Fist Tournament, hosted by the Mishima Zaibatsu, where players control a plethora of characters to win the tournament and gain control of the company the conflict between the Mishima family serves as the main focus of the series' plot, while players explore other characters' motivations in aiming to control the Zaibatsu. The franchise also includes film and print adaptations.

Tekken ( Japanese: 鉄拳 literal translation: Tetsu no ken, 'Iron Fist') is a Japanese media franchise centered on a series of fighting video and arcade games developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment (formerly Namco).

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