Bandai Namco Video games has launched the newest replace for Tekken 8 because it continues to fine-tune the combating recreation sequel following the discharge of Season 2 again in April. This newest replace comes with numerous stability modifications for characters (Anna particularly has appear some heavy nerfs, as she was thought of extraordinarily robust) whereas blocking a Rage Artwork now permits characters to simply launch punish their opponent as they’re now -18. Past that, gamers now have early entry to Fahkumram when you have the Season 2 Character Move; if not, he’s launched later within the week. You may learn full particulars within the Tekken 8 replace 2.03 patch notes under.
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Tekken 8 was launched in January 2024 for PS5, PC, and Xbox Collection X/S. The sport is at the moment in its second season, which has prompted big backlash from the group because of the important modifications to characters which have stripped them of identification and placing emphasis on overpowered strikes little to no counterplay. Issues have been steadily bettering over the previous few months nevertheless, and the sport is now in a significantly better place.
# Downloadable Content material (Paid DLC)
* Playable Character “Fahkumram”
– Assist for “Fahkumram,” scheduled to be distributed by way of every platform’s retailer on the next dates:
1) Early Entry
[CEST] Round 1:00 AM on Tuesday, July eighth
[PDT] Round 4:00 PM on Monday, July seventh
– Early entry (72 hours) is obtainable by buying one of many following units.
For gamers who personal the TEKKEN 8 base recreation:
– TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Character & Stage Move
– TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Character Move
For gamers who don’t personal the TEKKEN 8 base recreation:
– TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Final Version
– TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Deluxe Version
2) Common Entry
[CEST] Round 1:00 AM on Friday, July eleventh
[PDT] Round 4:00 PM on Thursday, July tenth
– Common entry is obtainable by buying the Fahkumram DLC scheduled for launch on the above time.
* Battle Stage “PAC-PIXELS”
– Assist for “PAC-PIXELS,” scheduled to be distributed by way of every platform’s retailer on the next dates:
1) Early Entry
[CEST] Round 1:00 AM on Tuesday, July eighth
[PDT] Round 4:00 PM on Monday, July seventh
– Early entry (72 hours) is obtainable by buying one of many following units.
For gamers who personal the TEKKEN 8 base recreation:
– TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Character & Stage Move
For gamers who don’t personal the TEKKEN 8 base recreation:
– TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Final Version
2) Common Entry
[CEST] Round 1:00 AM on Friday, July eleventh
[PDT] Round 4:00 PM on Thursday, July tenth
– Common entry is obtainable by buying the PAC-PIXELS DLC scheduled for launch on the above time.
# TEKKEN SHOP
* “TEKKEN FIGHT PASS -ROUND 6-” Added
– Full missions inside the interval to degree up and earn varied gadgets.
– “PREMIUM” presents extra gadgets than “FREE.”
– In “ROUND 6,” you’ll be able to get hold of collaboration gadgets with “PAC-MAN.”
– You may purchase 10 collaboration gadgets with “PAC-MAN” by way of “FREE,” and an extra 8 gadgets by way of “PREMIUM.”
– You may get hold of as much as 100 TEKKEN COINS by way of “FREE.”
– Moreover, “PREMIUM” means that you can earn as much as 600 extra cash for a complete of 700 TEKKEN COINS.
* Collaboration Pack (Atelier Yumia) Added
– A free collaboration merchandise pack with “Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Reminiscences & the Envisioned Land” will probably be out there till mid-October.
– Contains 5 customization gadgets for playable characters.
* Avatar Pores and skin “Fahkumram” Added
– Usable within the “TEKKEN FIGHT LOUNGE.”
– A limited-time sale commemorating Fahkumram’s launch will probably be held at 75% OFF (100 TEKKEN COINS).
* “TEKKEN SPECIAL DEAL” Occasion
– Throughout the occasion interval, chosen gadgets will probably be out there at particular costs.
# TEKKEN FIGHT LOUNGE
* “Gamers within the Lounge” Listing Added
– A panel displaying the “Gamers within the Lounge” checklist will probably be added to the LOUNGE MENU.
– Press “□/X/U” inside the LOUNGE MENU to rapidly entry the “Gamers within the Lounge” checklist.
* New Characteristic: “Message Board” Added
– Permits avatars to show a message above their heads whereas taking part in matches or ready for matchmaking.
– Messages will be freely entered or chosen from Set Phrases and Stamps.
– Displayed messages will be considered by approaching the avatar or by checking the “Gamers within the Lounge” checklist.
– Can be utilized for varied functions, reminiscent of discovering follow companions or recruiting pals.
* New Characteristic: “Warp to Participant” Added
– Permits gamers to maneuver close to a selected participant.
– From the good friend checklist on the LOUNGE SELECTION display, choosing “Transfer Close to This Participant” will place you close to the chosen participant when coming into the lounge.
– Moreover, opening the LOUNGE MENU and choosing “Transfer Close to This Participant” from the “Gamers within the Lounge” checklist will transfer you close to the chosen participant.
* Preset Phrases and Stamp Options Up to date
– “Preset Phrase” and “Stamp” buttons will probably be added to the chat window, permitting direct entry to every function.
– A search perform will probably be added to the choice dialog for preset phrases and stamps.
– Preset phrase content material will probably be refreshed, and new phrases will probably be added.
– Some preset phrases will help variable alternative for versatile expressions.
Instance: “On the lookout for opponents! (rank) gamers welcome!”
When this phrase is chosen, a rank checklist will seem. Choosing “Fujin (21 Dan)” will show:
Instance: “On the lookout for opponents! Fujin (21 Dan) welcome!”
– Preset phrases will probably be routinely translated into every participant’s language, enabling communication throughout totally different languages.
* Ghost Habits Changes
– Changes will probably be made to some ghost habits throughout combos.
– These changes will probably be mirrored in post-update discovered habits.
* 5 Particular Ghosts with Character Panels Seem
– Defeat every Particular Ghost after talking to them to acquire one distinctive character panel.
– The character panels function fan artwork submitted by way of the “TEKKEN FANDOM Marketing campaign.”
– The Particular Ghosts will seem within the foyer till the replace scheduled for August, after which they are going to be changed with new ones.
# Character Transfer Habits Fixes and Steadiness Changes
[Balance Adjustment Policy for Ver.2.03.01]
In TEKKEN 8 Ver.2.03.01, we now have applied additional stability changes to proceed bettering the battle surroundings.
This replace consists of ongoing changes to strikes that supply excessively excessive rewards and in addition introduces modifications to Rage Arts.
(1) Ongoing Changes to Strikes with Excessively Excessive Rewards
We have now continued our efforts from the Ver.2.01 replace to deal with strikes that supply disproportionately excessive rewards relative to their dangers, in addition to high-performance strikes that may simply create repeated advantageous conditions and result in one-sided outcomes.
(2) Adjustment to the Body Benefit on Block for Rage Arts
Within the Ver.2.00.02 replace, the utmost well being was elevated from 180 to 200, making it extra frequent for characters to enter Rage state with increased remaining well being.
Consequently, there have been extra conditions the place easy punishments like throws after blocking a Rage Artwork have been now not adequate to safe a KO.
On this replace, the body drawback of Rage Arts on block has been modified from -15F to -18F, enabling all characters to reliably punish with air combos.
Concerning the Beforehand Introduced Character Buffs
As introduced within the earlier patch notes, we initially deliberate to implement buffs for a number of characters that might have minimal impression on the general battle stability.
Nevertheless, after cautious consideration, we determined to restrict the scope of this adjustment to Satan Jin solely, to be able to maintain the impression on the general stability to a minimal.
[Future Balance Adjustments]
Contemplating that a number of main esports tournaments will happen in August, the replace scheduled for August (Ver.2.04) shouldn’t be anticipated to incorporate any battle stability changes.
Following that, we plan to proceed delivering small-scale updates targeted primarily on bug fixes and minor stability changes.
Full stability changes will be learn right here.