The Tekken 8 update version 1.04 patch notes are live now, with the data download out on May 8 on all platforms. This brings sweeping balance adjustments, with Bandai Namco confirming that patch 1.05 will drop in June, and will also implement balance changes.

Tekken 8 Update Version 1.04 Patch Notes:

Update Contents

• New items added to the TEKKEN SHOP
• Feature improvements and bug fixes
• Properties and/or behavior for select moves of select characters were adjusted.

Update Details

New items added to the TEKKEN SHOP

• New costume packs “NINJA Pack” and “SHINOBI Pack” will be available for all playable characters.
• A legacy costume for “Lili” will be available.
• One free avatar customization item.

Functional improvements, Bug fixes.

• Optimization of packet transmission and reception as well as rollback processing during online matches.
• Improvement of the logic for detecting processing delay displayed as red icon in the bottom right corner of the screen during online matches.
• The parameter names for each item in “PLAY STATS” have been improved for better clarity.
• Improvement made to “My Replay & Tips” allowing players to skip entrance and victory animations during replay playback.
• Optimized loading times in “Exciting Replay.”
• Fixed an issue in “Character Customization” where it was possible to customize both “Kijin Face Guard” and “Surgical Mask” for Reina simultaneously.
• Fixed a bug in “Character Customization” where the skin color of the upper body was not as intended.
• Other miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes were implemented.

Behavior/properties of moves will be adjusted for some characters.

The full balance changes can be seen in the images in the gallery.

Scope of Update

The application of the update data will result in the following impact on each mode and feature.

• “DOWNLOADED REPLAYS”, ”MY REPLAY &　TIPS”: Replay data from before the update will be unavailable for playback.
• “ONLINE REPLAY”: Replay data from before the update will be deleted.
• “SUPER GHOST BATTLE”, ”GHOST MATCH”: Character behavior and move properties will reflect that of the post-update state.

While patch notes for version 1.05 aren’t available yet, Bandai Namco made the following announcement:

Patch 1.04 will focus on strengthening the characters in category 1, while making adjustments to the performance of characters that fall into category 2. Characters balance not adjusted in Patch 1.04 will be addressed in Patch 1.05 (Victor, Lili, King, Paul, Yoshimitsu, etc.)

— TEKKEN (@TEKKEN) April 30, 2024

Same as always, once the patch download is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. Expect your standard maintenance to be triggered to roll out the update as well.

Alongside the balance update, a new fighter is making its way out, and it’s Lidia Sobieska. You can also check out the roadmap of free updates incoming for 2024 here.