Update 2.04 for Tekken 8 is out now, bringing a number of new features, costumes, and display options to the game without making any character changes or balance adjustments. The August 5 update also saw a wave of player accounts get banned by Tekken 8's developer, Bandai Namco, due to user reports and violations of the game's End User License Agreement.
Bandai Namco's previous updates for Tekken 8 have proven to be controversial among the fighting game's fan base, particularly those released during its second season. A wave of criticism of the Tekken 8 Season 2 update forced Bandai Namco to release multiple emergency patches, backtracking on significant and unpopular changes to the game's core gameplay over the course of multiple months. Notably, the newest update for Tekken 8 does not make any adjustments to the game's balance at all, and could even signal a focus shift from gameplay adjustments to bug fixes.
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Update 2.04 for Tekken 8 adds two swimsuit costume packs to the Tekken Shop, special combat challenges with unlockable bonus content, additional Photo Mode options, and a new throw break training mode. The update does not make any adjustments to the game's balance, leaving the Tekken 8 character tier list largely unchanged. According to the patch notes, Bandai Namco intentionally left the game's battle balance alone to accommodate major eSports tournaments that are scheduled for August.
Although the update doesn't make any changes to the game's core gameplay, it does add five Special Ghosts to the Tekken Fight Lounge, with each one offering unique character panels for players to unlock by defeating them in battle. The update also adds 36 character-specific swimsuit costumes between the two summer-themed cosmetic packs now available for purchase: 25 via the Seaside Pack and 11 from the Beach Fun Pack. Characters excluded from the costume packs are Kuma, Panda, and any playable DLC characters released for Tekken 8 from Armor King onward.
According to the patch notes, future updates for Tekken 8 will prioritize bug fixes, starting with Update 2.05 in September. With at least two more DLC characters for Tekken 8 planned for release later this year, players can expect many more balancing updates to come, but for now, it seems Bandai Namco is slowing down on making any more major changes and focusing on fine-tuning. Considering the wave of outrage the developer experienced with the tumultuous Tekken 8 Season 2 debut, it could be that Bandai Namco has finally regained its footing and is positioned to win its players back.
Tekken 8 Update 2.04 Patch Notes (Aug. 5, 2025)
# Impact of the Update
The following changes will take effect in each mode and feature after the update:
* DOWNLOADED REPLAYS / MY REPLAY & TIPS
– Replay data created before the update will no longer be playable.
* ONLINE REPLAY
– All replay data created before the update will be deleted.
* SUPER GHOST BATTLE / GHOST MATCH / Ghost vs Ghost
– The behavior and performance adjustments applied to each character after the update will be reflected in ghost data.
– Ghost data will not be deleted.
The details of the update are as follows:
# TEKKEN SHOP
* “Seaside Pack” Added
– 25 character-specific swimsuit costumes
* “Beach Fun Pack” Added
– 11 character-specific swimsuit costumes
Note:
– Costumes can only be used with the specified character.
– This pack does not include costumes for Kuma, Panda, or any additional playable characters released from Armor King onward.
* “TEKKEN SPECIAL DEAL” Event
– During the event period, selected items will be available at special prices.
– For more details, please refer to this article:
> https://www.tekken-official.jp/tekken_news/?p=1606
# TEKKEN FIGHT LOUNGE
* Five Special Ghosts with Character Panels Appear
– Defeat each Special Ghost after speaking to them to obtain one unique character panel.
– The character panels feature fan art submitted through the “TEKKEN FANDOM Campaign.”
– The Special Ghosts will appear in the lobby until the update scheduled for September.
# PRACTICE, VERSUS
* Added Filter Function to Photo Mode
– Added a “Color Mask Adjustment” option to the filter function.
– Allows the background color to be changed to a specified color.
– Note: Some features in Photo Mode may be unavailable depending on the battle situation.
# PRACTICE
* Added “Throw Break Training”
– A new feature that allows players to practice throw escapes by setting the difficulty level and the opponent’s throw moves.
– Accessible via Menu > “Throw Break Training.”
– Please choose a difficulty level suitable for your skill and use this feature to improve your throw break ability.
– More details can be found in the in-game help:
Menu > “Help” > “Throw Break Training”
* Added Shortcut Key to Set Opponent in Power-Up State
– When the opponent is standing or crouching, holding [Touchpad/View button/V] will put them in a power-up state.
– In this state, the opponent cannot guard and any hit will be a counter hit, allowing for effective counter hit combo practice.
– More details can be found in the in-game help:
Menu > “Help” > “Other Battle System Information”
# All Online Matches
* Changed Win-Loss Display on Result Screen
– The result screen after online matches will now display the number of wins as numeric values alongside the star icons.
# QUICK MATCH / GROUP MATCH / TEKKEN BALL / PLAYER MATCH (2-Player Consecutive Match Mode)
* Changed Win-Loss Display on Result Screen
– In consecutive matches, the result screen after online matches will now show the win-loss record for up to the last 20 matches.
– Numeric display will count up to a maximum of 999.
# PLAYER MATCH
* Changed Result Screen Specifications
– When the win condition is set to “1 Win,” the result screen will now appear after online matches.
– Shortcut buttons for “Follow” and “Friend Request” will now appear on the result screen after the match ends.
# PLAYABLE CHARACTERS
* Character Move Behavior Fixes and Balance Adjustments
– This update (Ver.2.04) does not include any battle balance adjustments, taking into consideration the multiple major esports tournaments scheduled for August.
– Starting with Ver.2.05, planned for release in September, future updates will primarily focus on bug fixes and related improvements.
Tekken 8
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
- Released
- January 26, 2024
- ESRB
- t
- Developer(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, Arika
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
WHERE TO PLAY
Tekken 8 brings the fight to the latest generation of consoles, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Feel the power of every hit in Tekken 8, the latest entry in the legendary fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco. Utilising the power and realism of Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 pushes the envelope for fighting games by taking full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles. Ground-breaking new features, breathtakingly detailed character models and dramatic environments make this one of the most visually stunning and immersive titles in the genre yet. Tekken 8 picks up after the gruesome battle that ended in Heihachi Mishima’s defeat in Tekken 7, focusing on a new rivalry, pitting father against son as Jin Kazama stands in defiance against Kazuya Mishima in a city-shattering face-to-face showdown.
- Franchise
- Tekken
- Genre(s)
- Fighting
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
