Tekken 8 Releases New Update for September 2025

Tekken 8 has released a new update, and one of the highlights of the new patch is the correction of the chest parameters of female characters. Fighting games have many iconic female characters, and it's no different in Tekken 8. Girls have been a striking presence in the newest entry in the franchise, writing their own stories while delivering powerful blows.

In addition to being considered one of the strongest Tekken female characters, Nina Williams is one of the most beloved fighters among fans. The silent assassin debuted in the first game and returned in Tekken 8 alongside her younger sister, Anna Williams, another familiar name with whom she has an infamous rivalry. Jun Kazama made her debut in Tekken 2, and while Jin Kazama's mother and Kazuya Mishima's wife have only made cameos since then, she is once again playable in the 2024 game. Female fighters are beloved by Tekken 8 fans, and now they are one of the highlights of the game's latest patch.

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Tekken 8 released update 2.05 on September 2, and one of the most notable adjustments has been the correction of the bust parameters of female characters. On Twitter, Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada posted two GIFs, the first showing the changes in practice, with the fighters displaying correct body proportions. The second GIF addressed the popular character Asuka Kazama and, more specifically, her neckline, which had only received fine-tuning at that time. According to Harada, applying all the fixes at once would cause the Tekken 8 fighter model to become unstable.

Another change besides the new visual standards for female characters is the introduction of the win rate feature. With it, players will be able to see their win rates against all characters in ranked matches. Although it does not include Season 1 data, the feature aims to help players create strategies against the Tekken 8 fighters they have the most difficulty fighting. Another change targeted hitboxes and collision detection, correcting strange behaviors. The in-game store added the Devil Jin Costume 01 Set and is offering discounts on specific character costumes for a limited time.

While patch 2.05 is not super extensive and should not profoundly impact the Tekken 8 meta, fans may receive good news soon. There is speculation that Tekken 8 could be released for Switch 2, which would bring the game to the console that already runs other popular fighting titles like Street Fighter 6 and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, with Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection slated to launch on September 30. Although the information is a rumor, it is something that could boost the game's popularity, attracting new fans.

Tekken 8 Version 2.05 Update Patch Notes (September 2, 2025)

TEKKEN SHOP
- ”Devil Jin Costume 01 Set” Added
  - Revival Costume for Playable Character “Devil Jin”
“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=1659
PLAY DATA
- Added “CHARACTER WIN RATE”
  - You can now check your win rate against each character in “RANKED MATCH.”
  - This feature can help identify characters that require counter-strategies.
  - Note: Data from “Season 1” is not supported.
- Adjusted Display Method for Certain Data
  - Characters with match history will now be prioritized for display.
  - Data for characters or stages with no match history will now show “-”.
  - For data that supports seasonal switching, the season name will now be displayed alongside.
PLAYABLE CHARACTERS
- Character Move Behavior Fixes
  - In V2.05, adjustments have been made primarily to hitboxes and collision detection to address unintended behaviors.
  - Improvements have been made to sound effects, voiceovers, and visual effects to enhance overall quality.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue in the “Beach Fun Pack” where character body parameters were set incorrectly, causing character model distortion or game crashes under certain item combinations.
- Fixed a display issue in “PLAY DATA.” The fix will take effect when connecting online after the maintenance concludes.
- Fixed an issue in “TEKKEN FIGHT LOUNGE” where the “Wait in Lounge” option could be selected from the practice menu while matchmaking, even if the “Matchmaking Wait” setting was turned OFF during “RANKED MATCH” or “QUICK MATCH” from battle area cabinets.