Tekken 8 Update: Controversial Throw Change Shocks Players

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Summary

  • The March 31 Tekken 8 Season 2 update adds chip damage to throw breaks, stirring controversy among players in the community.
  • Many players are frustrated and confused about the change to throws, with some believing it contradicts promises of more defensive options in Season 2.
  • Some players are losing confidence in director Katsuhiro Harada after the March 23 edition of Tekken Talk Live.

In the upcoming update for Tekken 8, there’s a contentious modification being made to the throws, which will now cause chip damage in Season 2. This alteration to the throws has left the Tekken 8 gaming community puzzled and disgruntled, as numerous players have voiced their concerns about the changes being implemented by game director Katsuhiro Harada during the current season.

In the March 23 broadcast of “Tekken Talk Live”, it was announced that Anna Williams, a beloved character from previous “Tekken” games, would be joining “Tekken 8” as DLC on April 3. However, those who have purchased the Character Year 2 Pass will get early access to her starting April 1 (March 31 being the start date for Season 2). In addition to this, Bandai Namco has unveiled a new roadmap for “Tekken 8” Season 2, which features a special stage for Pac-Man’s 45th anniversary, free DLC collaboration with Atelier Yumia, and several returning paid characters. Unfortunately, the update in “Tekken 8” Season 2 has sparked some controversy due to the change in throws – if they’re broken, they will now cause chip damage, meaning even players who successfully stop their opponent’s throw will still face consequences for not avoiding it altogether.

Following the announcement of the throw change on Tekken Talk Live, Tekken 8 gamers such as Xanek voiced their dissatisfaction and worries about the upcoming update on Reddit. Despite the fact that nullifying a throw only causes minimal damage to the opponent, players still sustain some harm in the process, and many disagree with this modification. Earlier, Harada mentioned that Tekken 8 Season 2 would introduce more defensive options. However, several members within the gaming community feel that reducing chip damage on throws doesn’t incentivize them to adopt a defensive playstyle or perfect the timing and skill necessary for break throws.

The Tekken 8 Community Isn’t Happy About the Controversial Throw Breaks Change in Season 2

The discussion among Tekken 8 players has become muddled post-Tekken Talk Live, leading some to question Harada’s commitment to enhancing defensive options in the game. Other members of the community argue that the game’s aggressive style could be detrimental to both the community and competitive play during Season 2. It’s important to remember that several gameplay adjustments have yet to be fully explained or shown, so there’s a chance that updates for Season 2 might introduce positive changes as requested by players.

The second season of Tekken 8 is projected to span the entire year 2025, with its final downloadable content (DLC) character and stage scheduled for a winter release. Throughout this season, Tekken 8 will be one of the headlining games at EVO 2025, joining Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive, and other fighting games that are actively being developed by publishers and developers. The game’s competitive landscape is expected to evolve in the coming months as balance adjustments are made to characters and new Tekken 8 DLC characters are announced.

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2025-03-25 04:44