Summary
Tekken 8’s latest update patch is now live, bringing with it a host of bug fixes and other quality-of-life improvements. The latest entry in the hard-hittingTekkenfranchise was released back in January and has earned rave reviews thanks to its visual presentation and more “aggressive” gameplay.Tekken 8marks a new chapter in the far-reaching Mishima family saga, as Jin Kazama returns to his earlier role as a hero and aims to take down his father Kazuya Mishima once and for all, while a large cast of supporting characters embarks on their own connected stories through intense, one-on-one battles.
WhileTekken 8was already warmly received when it first launched, developer Bandai Namco has been refining the game through update patches throughout 2024. The most recent one, Update 1.03.01, finally introducedlongtimeTekkenalumni Eddy Gordoas a playable DLC character among other tweaks. However, the subsequent addition of aTekken 8battle pass has been met with considerable backlash, enough for some players to begin posting negative reviews on the game’s Steam page.
Despite this controversy, the developers are moving ahead with thenextTekken 8update patch, which is now available to download as of today. Update 1.03.02 is primarily focused on fixing bugs and adjusting the balance of certain characters like Eddy Gordo and Zafina. New items are also being added toTekken 8’s Tekken Shop, such as seven Avatar skins.
Server maintenance forTekken 8’sUpdate 1.03.02 is already complete, so players can just dive back into the game once thelatestTekken 8patchis finished downloading. File size information isn’t included in the patch notes, so it isn’t clear how much storage space the new update will take up or how long it will take to download. It is worth pointing out that there doesn’t appear to be any major new content in this latest patch aside from the aforementioned skins, so it should be a light download.
That being said, any improvements toTekken 8’s already solid gameplay are likely to be welcomed by the game’s loyal fanbase, even in light of the recent controversysurrounding the use of an online battle passto draw revenue on top ofTekken 8’s hefty $70 entry price. This latest update patch doesn’t do much to address this backlash, but it will ensure thatTekken 8will run more smoothly on the battlefield.
Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 brings the fight to the latest generation of consoles, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Feel the power of every hit in Tekken 8, the latest entry in the legendary fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco. Utilising the power and realism of Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 pushes the envelope for fighting games by taking full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles. Ground-breaking new features, breathtakingly detailed character models and dramatic environments make this one of the most visually stunning and immersive titles in the genre yet. Tekken 8 picks up after the gruesome battle that ended in Heihachi Mishima’s defeat in Tekken 7, focusing on a new rivalry, pitting father against son as Jin Kazama stands in defiance against Kazuya Mishima in a city-shattering face-to-face showdown.
