The update data for “TEKKEN 8” will be distributed with the following details:

Version

ver.2.04.00

Application Schedule

[CEST] Tuesday, August 5th, 4:00 AM (applied sequentially)
[PDT] Monday, August 4th, 7:00 PM (applied sequentially)

Maintenance Schedule

[CEST] Tuesday, August 5th, 3:30 AM – 6:30 AM
[PDT] Monday, August 4th, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Note:

• The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
• During maintenance, all online content will be unavailable.

Impact of the Update

The following changes will take effect in each mode and feature after the update:

DOWNLOADED REPLAYS / MY REPLAY & TIPS

Replay data created before the update will no longer be playable.

ONLINE REPLAY

All replay data created before the update will be deleted.

SUPER GHOST BATTLE / GHOST MATCH / Ghost vs Ghost

• The behavior and performance adjustments applied to each character after the update will be reflected in ghost data.
• Ghost data will not be deleted.

The details of the update are as follows:

TEKKEN SHOP

"Seaside Pack” Added

25 character-specific swimsuit costumes

“Beach Fun Pack” Added

11 character-specific swimsuit costumes

Note:

• Costumes can only be used with the specified character.
• This pack does not include costumes for Kuma, Panda, or any additional playable characters released from Armor King onward.

“TEKKEN SPECIAL DEAL” Event

• During the event period, selected items will be available at special prices.
• For more details, please refer to this article:
  https://www.tekken-official.jp/tekken_news/?p=1606

TEKKEN FIGHT LOUNGE

Five Special Ghosts with Character Panels Appear

• Defeat each Special Ghost after speaking to them to obtain one unique character panel.
• The character panels feature fan art submitted through the “TEKKEN FANDOM Campaign.”
• The Special Ghosts will appear in the lobby until the update scheduled for September.

PRACTICE, VERSUS

Added Filter Function to Photo Mode

• Added a “Color Mask Adjustment” option to the filter function.
• Allows the background color to be changed to a specified color.
• Note: Some features in Photo Mode may be unavailable depending on the battle situation.

PRACTICE

Added "Throw Break Training"

• A new feature that allows players to practice throw escapes by setting the difficulty level and the opponent’s throw moves.
• Accessible via Menu > “Throw Break Training.”
• Please choose a difficulty level suitable for your skill and use this feature to improve your throw break ability.
• More details can be found in the in-game help:
  Menu > “Help” > “Throw Break Training”

Added Shortcut Key to Set Opponent in Power-Up State

• When the opponent is standing or crouching, holding [Touchpad/View button/V] will put them in a power-up state.
• In this state, the opponent cannot guard and any hit will be a counter hit, allowing for effective counter hit combo practice.
• More details can be found in the in-game help:
  Menu > “Help” > “Other Battle System Information”

All Online Matches

Changed Win-Loss Display on Result Screen

• The result screen after online matches will now display the number of wins as numeric values alongside the star icons.

QUICK MATCH / GROUP MATCH / TEKKEN BALL / PLAYER MATCH (2-Player Consecutive Match Mode)

Changed Win-Loss Display on Result Screen

• In consecutive matches, the result screen after online matches will now show the win-loss record for up to the last 20 matches.
• Numeric display will count up to a maximum of 999.

PLAYER MATCH

Changed Result Screen Specifications

•  When the win condition is set to “1 Win,” the result screen will now appear after online matches.
• Shortcut buttons for “Follow” and “Friend Request” will now appear on the result screen after the match ends.

PLAYABLE CHARACTERS

Character Move Behavior Fixes and Balance Adjustments

• This update (Ver.2.04) does not include any battle balance adjustments, taking into consideration the multiple major esports tournaments scheduled for August.
• Starting with Ver.2.05, planned for release in September, future updates will primarily focus on bug fixes and related improvements.

Thank you for your continued support of TEKKEN 8.