The first Tekken game was released for arcades and PlayStation, marking the beginning of the Tekken franchise.
Tekken 2 was released, building on the success of the first game and introducing new characters and gameplay mechanics.
Tekken 3 launched, becoming one of the most acclaimed and best-selling titles of the series with significant improvements in graphics and gameplay.
Released as a non-canonical spin-off, Tekken Tag Tournament introduced tag team mechanics to the series.
Tekken 4 was released featuring updated graphics and a more complex story mode, although it received mixed reviews compared to Tekken 3.
Tekken 5 brought the series back to its roots and was praised for its gameplay balance and extensive character roster.
Tekken 6 expanded the roster and introduced new game modes, including an extensive story campaign on some platforms.
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 was released, offering a large roster and enhanced tag mechanics.
Tekken 7 was initially released in arcades in Japan and Asia, showcasing updated graphics and new gameplay mechanics.
Tekken 7 was released worldwide on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC, reaching a global audience.
Tekken 7 gained significant popularity as an eSports title with numerous tournaments, increasing the competitive fighting game community worldwide.
The powerful Mishima Zaibatsu corporation is established, becoming a major force in global economics and military technology.
Heihachi tests Kazuya's strength and will to survive by throwing him off a cliff, leading to Kazuya's deep hatred for his father.
Heihachi Mishima hosts the inaugural tournament to find the strongest fighter in the world and to attract powerful opponents to his influence.
In the second King of Iron Fist Tournament, Kazuya overcomes his father and seizes control over the corporation, beginning his reign.
Heihachi overthrows Kazuya during the third tournament and takes back leadership of the Mishima Zaibatsu.
Jin, son of Kazuya and Jun Kazama, participates in the tournament seeking to end the Mishima family feud.
After defeating Jin in the fourth King of Iron Fist Tournament, Heihachi attempts to kill Jin by throwing him into a volcano, but Jin survives.
Jin Kazama realizes he carries the Devil Gene inherited from his father Kazuya, which grants him immense power but threatens to consume him.
The Mishima Zaibatsu and rival organizations engage in worldwide conflicts involving mercenaries and advanced combat forces.
Jin Kazama hosts the fifth tournament with the goal of consolidating power and confronting his family's dark secrets.
After losing control of Mishima Zaibatsu, Kazuya forms the rival G Corporation to compete against his father's empire.
Jin defeats his grandfather Heihachi in battle, becoming the new head of the Mishima Zaibatsu.
Under Jin's leadership, Mishima Zaibatsu launches global military initiatives causing widespread conflict.
Jin organizes the sixth tournament to hunt down his father Kazuya and settle the longstanding family feud.
Kazuya emerges victorious over Jin, regaining control of the Mishima Zaibatsu and escalating family conflict.
Secrets about the Mishima family's ties to ancient powers and the Devil Gene are unveiled.
