Tekken 8 Fans Aren’t Happy About New Stage DLC

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Key Takeaways

  • Tekken 8 players criticize new Gemaki Temple stage DLC sold for $4.99 USD.
  • Director Harada acknowledges mistake, apologizes for decision, and promises to meet community expectations.
  • Heihachi Mishima returns, dividing opinions, after Eddy Gordo and Lidia Sobieska join the roster.

As a seasoned Tekken player with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say, I find myself at a crossroads with Tekken 8. The latest development, the Gemaki Temple stage DLC, has left a sour taste in the mouths of many players, including myself. It’s disheartening to see a paid DLC for a stage when we were gifted the Seaside Resort stage for free upon the arrival of Lidia Sobieska.

Players of Tekken 8 have expressed disappointment as they can only acquire the new stage DLC by spending real money. The long-awaited game, first announced in 2022, was finally released this year, with Bandai Namco introducing another exciting installment of the beloved series for gamers.

Approximately half a year following the occurrences depicted in Tekken 7, the upcoming game in the series revolves around the struggle between Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama. The initial lineup for this game consists of 32 characters, featuring beloved figures like Nina Williams, Paul Phoenix, and King, as well as surprise comebacks such as Jun Kazama. In addition, newcomers Azucena, Victor Chevalier, and Reina Mishima are also included. As the release of Tekken 8 approaches, the development team has shared their post-launch content plans to maintain the game’s appeal for fans. However, one of these upcoming updates has ignited a debate among the community.

Players of Tekken 8 are disgruntled over the release of the new Gemaki Temple stage as DLC for $4.99 USD, when they were expecting it to be free. This unexpected move has left the community in shock, especially since the introduction of Lidia Sobieska in Tekken 8‘s roster was accompanied by the release of the Seaside Resort stage as a complimentary update for all players. In response, numerous members of the community, such as Reddit user ShadyHabibi, have taken to social media to voice their disappointment with this decision.

Tekken 8 Faces Backlash After Releasing Paid Stage DLC

Amid cries of boycott and criticism from players, Tekken 8 chief Katsuhiro Harada addressed the controversy. In a lengthy post on Twitter, he apologized to players for what had happened and admitted the decision to release a paid stage DLC was a mistake. He says that from the beginning it was made clear that the Season Pass would not include stages. Despite this, with Lidia’s debut, the Seaside Resort was released, but as a free update. Harada also explains that his current role at Bandai Namco has more to do with the development of the Tekken games, but that he will be rethinking that to ensure the community’s expectations are met.

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that Heihachi Mishima, a figure divisive amidst the Gemaki Temple debate, has returned in Tekken 8! Many had presumed his demise following the events of the last game, but here he is, resurrected as the third character added to the Year 1 pass. In April, we welcomed back Eddy Gordo, the beloved capoeira master, and in July, Lidia Sobieska, Prime Minister of Poland, joined the ranks.

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2024-10-02 07:03