Summary
Bandai Namco has recently released a new update forTekken 8, which brings a big character customization feature and a lot of balance fixes. Since its release,Tekken 8has been a big hitfor the developer, nailing and innovating on the best parts of the fighting game genre, and these updates show that Bandai Namco is busy trying to make the experience as good as it can be.
Tekken 8is the much-awaited latest entry in the popular decades-old fighting franchise. Released in January 2024, the game has gotten universal acclaim from critics and fans alike, being hailed as a true evolution for the genre. Many have considered it easy to pick up and play but definitely challenging to master, proving its satisfying depth.
The newTekken 8update mainly brings therecently announced and somewhat controversial Tekken Shop, which had garnered quite a bit of backlash for introducing microtransactions. The Shop items include elements from legacy character costumes, avatar skins, and new items such as the UT collaboration shirts from clothing brand Uniqlo that celebrate the game’s 30th anniversary. Both free and paid items will be available to purchase at the Tekken Shop, and players will need to buy Tekken Coins for the latter.
Meanwhile, the newTekken 8update also addresses cheating in multiplayer. High-ranking players who have been reported many times and confirmed by the team to have cheated were taken out of the leaderboard and had their ranks reset to Beginner. However,recently discussed plans to deal with rage quitters inTekken 8have not yet been implemented, so players will have to deal with those for a little longer.
Other fixes in the new update include various small bugs in the Arcade Quest and Tekken Ball modes. It’s also worth noting that any replay data recorded prior to Patch 1.02.01 will either be deleted or unplayable. There’s also a bit of a long list of balance changes across specific characters and general moves and modes. These minor fixes, while unassuming on paper, may be interesting, as even small changes could lead to notable shifts in character gameplay rankings in the competitive scene.
All things considered, while Patch 1.02.01 introduces a notable feature toTekken 8, it’s still a relatively small update to the game. Fans who might have been waiting for a splashy change, such as new characters, will have to wait some more as it’s early in the game’s life cycle. The first confirmedTekken 8DLC character Eddy Gordowill likely release in March or April 2024, after which future additions will drop every quarter.
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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.
