Tekken 8 Next Three Updates Announced, Here’s a Preview of Each
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Bandai Namco is going into overdrive when it comes to releasing patches for Tekken 8, as the development team has announced three updates headed to the fighting game with the first one rolling out on May 13.
The announcement was part of the game’s latest DLC fighter reveal at EVO Japan, which also announced a few collaborations headed to the fighting game soon. More info about the changes made to un-do the damage done by the Season 2 patch has been shared, and this is the second major update that will tackle player issues.
Tekken 8 Upcoming Updates Versions 2.01, 2.02 and 2.03 Features Outlined
Here’s a look at some of the things we can expect for the Tekken 8 May 13 patch, which players will be able to download as version 2.01.
Patch 2.01 (Releases May 13)
- Tekken Ghost Showdown (free, Tekken Fight Lounge)\
- Cyber Phantom Pack (paid, Tekken Shop)
- Vigilante Tech Pack (paid, Tekken Shop)
- Balance adjustments
Alongside that, Bandai Namco has also discussed some of the balance changes incoming.
1) Gradual Adjustment of Moves with Excessive Return
Following the previous update, balance adjustments have been made with a focus on the following points:
– Adjustment of moves where the return is disproportionately high relative to the risk involved
– Adjustment of high-performance moves that easily create consecutive advantageous situations and lead to one-sided developments
Through these adjustments, the goal is to achieve a more balanced playing field across all characters and foster an environment where diverse strategies can thrive.
Additionally, moves not targeted in this update will continue to be reviewed based on player trends and feedback, with further adjustments implemented as necessary.
2) Reduction of Aerial Combo Damage
In consideration of the current trend of increasing overall combo damage, adjustments have been made to the damage of moves that contribute significantly to particularly powerful aerial combos across all characters.
These changes are intended to increase the opportunities for offense, defense, and tactical exchanges, while also addressing the excessive disparity in damage potential between characters.
Aerial combos will continue to be closely monitored, and if instances of excessive damage are identified, additional measures will be considered as appropriate.
3) Adjustment to Heat Burst Performance
In light of the fact that, during exchanges surrounding Heat Burst activation, it was often difficult for the defending player to evade the move with sidesteps even when anticipating the activation, the overall tracking performance of Heat Burst against lateral movement has been reduced.
This adjustment is intended to make it easier for the defending side to respond through movement or evasion, thereby enabling more interactive mind games that reward defensive techniques.
4) Reduction of Chip Damage from Heat Smash
Given that the increase to maximum health has already lessened the impact of chip damage overall, this update limits adjustments specifically to Heat Smash, reducing its chip damage output.
Rather than implementing a broad revision to chip damage at this stage, we have opted for a targeted response. Moving forward, we will continue to monitor match environments and player behavior, and consider additional adjustments to chip damage as necessary.
Patch 2.02 (Version 2.02 June 3)
- Karate Kid: Legends collaboration
- Hoodie (free, Tekken Shop)
- Vision takeover
New classic costumes
- Kuma Costume 01 (Tiger) (paid, Tekken Shop)
- Panda Costume 01 (Calico) (paid, Tekken Shop)
- Dragunov Costume 01 (paid, Tekken Shop)
- Kuma / Panda Color Costumes (free, Tekken Shop)
- Balance adjustments
Bandai Namco has also confirmed that the 2.03 patch will include adjustments to character-specific moves that consume remaining Heat Timer duration, and also targeted character adjustments.
Patch 2.03 (Summer)
- PAC-MAN collaboration
- Battle Stage: Pac-Pixels (paid, part of the Season 2 Character & Stage Pass)
- Hit Effects (Pac-Man) (free, part of Fight Pass Round 6)
- T-Shirt (PAC-MAN 45th Anniversary) (free, part of Fight Pass Round 6)
- Plushie Ghost (PAC-MAN) Pack (free, part of Fight Pass Round 6)
- PAC-MAN Ball (free, part of Fight Pass Round 6)
- PAC-MAN Head (paid, part of Fight Pass Round 6)
- Ready (PAC-MAN) (paid, part of Fight Pass Round 6)
- Play (PAC-MAN) (paid, part of Fight Pass Round 6)
- Fight Pass Round 6
- Balance adjustments
Bandai Namco also revealed that the next DLC character is Fahkumram, no release date is set for his arrival yet, but it should be released alongside the 2.03 patch.
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