Summary
- Tekken 8 Update 2.01 fixes more Season 2 issues with additional character balancing & new content.
- New content includes Tekken Ghost Showdown mode and cosmetic packs like Cyber Phantom.
- The update also continues making major tweaks and adjustments to characters and core gameplay mechanics.
Tekken 8 continues to fix its substantial Season 2 issues with Update 2.01, adding new content and making further tweaks and adjustments to mechanics and character balancing. Tekken 8 is starting to turn the corner after a disastrous Season 2 update which left its community deeply unhappy and frustrated at the large-scale gameplay and mechanical changes.
In fact, the Tekken 8 Season 2 Update was so badly received that leadership directly apologized to players over the disconnect and promised to work around the clock to fix things. That process happened quickly with an update in April that attempted to address issues that were deemed to be quick fixes. This included increasing the maximum health of characters, adjusting the Heat System, and tweaking moves that were overly powerful. Now, the company has released a second major update, continuing the trend of attempting to improve the overall feel of Tekken 8.
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After teasing the content of this Tekken 8 update, patch 2.01 has finally arrived and introduced some new content for players to enjoy. The big piece to this update is the Tekken Ghost Showdown, a brand-new game mode inside of the Fight Lounge that essentially allows players to battle other ghost characters in real time. Players can use AI learning to have characters battle for them and earn rewards for defeating special ghost characters as well. In addition, Bandai Namco has also added new cosmetic packs to the shop, including Cyber Phantom and Vigilante Tech costumes.
In addition to the new content, the update also brings with it more extensive adjustments for Tekken 8's expansive roster of characters, which can be seen from the official patch notes. Following the recent Tekken 8 emergency update, the development team has started the process of fixing issues which have been regarded as longer-term, including reducing air combo damage and adjusting Heat Burst performance. Certain moves which have been deemed as having a high return for little risk/advantageous situations have also been adjusted for better balance in matches. Chip damage has also been reduced when blocking Heat Smash.
With more work still to come, Bandai Namco is also mixing in new content alongside the various fixes. In fact, the next DLC character has been revealed as Fahkumram, a character that was last seen in Tekken 7's Fated Retribution DLC. Harada has even given fans an update on a potential Waffle House stage, something that has been highly requested but may not end up happening due to the company being seemingly unwilling to take the Tekken director's calls.
Tekken 8 Update 2.01 Patch Notes
# TEKKEN SHOP
* New “Vigilante Tech Pack” Added
– A common costume pack containing the following items:
- Vigilante Tech Jacket (Upper Body)
- Vigilante Tech Pants (Lower Body)
- Vigilante Tech Shoes (Shoes)
- Vigilante Tech Cap (Headgear)
- Vigilante Tech Mask (Glasses)
* New “Cyber Phantom Pack” Added
– A common costume pack containing the following items:
- Cyber Phantom Jacket (Upper Body)
- Cyber Phantom Pants (Lower Body)
- Cyber Phantom Boots (Shoes)
- Cyber Phantom Mask (Mouthpiece)
* “TEKKEN SPECIAL DEAL” Event
– During the event period, selected items will be available at special prices.
# TEKKEN FIGHT LOUNGE
* New Feature “TEKKEN GHOST SHOWDOWN” Added to the Entrance
– Speak to Max at the entrance of the “TEKKEN GHOST SHOWDOWN” to access new features such as enabling/disabling AI learning and deleting previous AI learning data.
– By sitting at the dedicated “TEKKEN GHOST SHOWDOWN” terminal, players can engage in real-time Ghost vs Ghost battles.
Note: What is a Ghost?
– A player’s AI-controlled avatar that evolves based on battle behavior.
* Five Special Ghosts with Character Panels Appear
– Defeat each special ghost to earn a unique character panel.
– The character panels are fan art submissions from the “TEKKEN FANDOM Campaign.”
– The special ghosts will be available in the lobby until the next update scheduled for June.
– New special ghosts will be added in the next update.
# PLAY DATA / LEADERBOARDS
* Viewing Some “Season 1” Data Now Available
– By selecting “Season 1” from the “Filter” function, some data will now be viewable.
# RANKED MATCH
– For adjustment details, please refer to the following link:
https://www.tekken-official.jp/tekken_news/?p=1308
# PLAYABLE CHARACTERS
* Character Move Adjustments and Performance Tweaks
– For the overall adjustment policy, please refer to the following link:
https://www.tekken-official.jp/tekken_news/?p=1303
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
