Bandai Namco is gearing up to roll out the next update for Tekken 8, and has revealed exactly what the patch will bring with it. Set to go live on April 16 (depending on what time zone you’re in), the patch is going to be a relatively minor one, with a couple of notable additions and changes.
For starters, new items are being added to the in-game shop in the form of avatar skins for seven characters. Tekken 8’s post-launch addition of microtransactions has proven controversial (especially when paired with the more recent introduction of battle pass), but those looking for a greater variety of cosmetics will soon have more options to peruse.
Additionally, the upcoming patch will also bring bug fixes and balancing tweaks for a number of moves and fighters. Additionally, recently added DLC character Eddy Gordo’s starting rank in online modes will also now match that of existing characters.
You can check out a selection of the patch notes below, or view the full patch notes through here.
Tekken 8 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
PATCH NOTES:
Update contents
- Feature improvements and bug fixes
- Properties and/or behavior for select moves of select characters were adjusted.
- New items added to the TEKKEN SHOP – Avatar skins (7 characters)
Functional improvements, bug fixes
- The starting rank for the playable character “EDDY GORDO” in online modes will be matched with existing characters.
- In addition, several other feature improvements & bug fixes have been made.