Tekken 8 Season 2 Update Sparks Outrage Among Players!

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Summary

  • The Season 2 update for Tekken 8 introduces a new character and other content.
  • Unfortunately, changes in the Season 2 update have not been popular.
  • Players want to see major changes made to the game.

The community is expressing dissatisfaction over the recent update for Tekken 8, which has stirred up controversy due to changes like the removal of the planned chip damage during throw breaks, a feature that was initially announced but later scrapped following strong feedback from fans.

The latest update for Tekken 8, named Season 2, is out now! This update brings a fresh wave of characters, introducing Anna Williams, the sister of Nina Williams, and a new Fight Pass. In addition to these new faces, eight new ranks have been added above God of Destruction rank. Existing player ranks from Season 1 have been reset, and the point system for ranked matches has been recalibrated. To enhance the multiplayer experience, matchmaking improvements have been made so players are matched with opponents of similar skill levels. Unfortunately, the response to Tekken 8 Season 2 hasn’t been as positive as expected.

Players of Tekken 8 have shown disappointment after the release of Season 2, as indicated by professional player Arslan Ash’s comments about the fanbase being “ungrateful” following Season 1. Competitive players like Stephen “Speedkicks” Stafford and Akhil “Tetsu” Kakar are requesting an immediate fix before the Tekken World Tour 2025, as they feel that the update requires significant adjustments (nerfs) for almost every character in the game. In response to these changes, some professional players of Tekken 8, like Akhil “Tetsu” Kakar, are contemplating a switch to Street Fighter 6 or the new Fatal Fury title.

Tekken 8 Launches Season 2 Update, Faces Instant Backlash

In the Season 2 upgrade for Tekken 8, characters now possess fresh abilities and enhancements to their existing ones, which have noticeably altered their power dynamics. The developers incorporated defensive upgrades but also provided the cast with countermeasures. Consequently, fighters have been granted more 50/50 moves, a type of action that obliges the defender to choose a specific block and carries a 50% chance of being struck. As a result, players are discovering game-altering combinations, new “fatal” combos, and voicing opinions such as “if all fighters are overpowered, no one is.” The impact of these changes has also been noticed on Steam, with Tekken 8 once again receiving largely negative reviews.

To date, neither Bandai Namco nor director Katsuhiro Harada has spoken about the player response to the Season 2 update. For now, fans are hoping that the developers will tackle the community’s concerns, with expectations for improvements in gameplay through subsequent updates.

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2025-04-03 04:08