Bandai Namco has released update 2.05 for Tekken 8, introducing a mix of quality-of-life improvements, shop additions, and key bug fixes. Players should note that all replays created before the update are no longer compatible, and ghost data now reflects post-patch character adjustments. The Tekken Shop also sees the arrival of Devil Jin’s classic costume alongside a special sale event.
The patch delivers notable gameplay improvements, such as refined hitbox and collision detection across multiple characters, as well as audio and visual upgrades to enhance presentation. On top of that, new play data tracking has been added with character-specific win rates in ranked matches. Several bugs have also been addressed, including visual glitches and errors in the lounge and customization packs.
Full Patch Notes
General Updates
- Replay data created before this update is no longer playable.
- Online replay data created before the update has been deleted.
- Ghost data will now reflect updated character performance and behavior.
Tekken Shop
- Added “Devil Jin Costume 01 Set” as a revival costume.
- Introduced the “Tekken Special Deal” event with selected items at discounted prices.
Play Data
- Added “Character Win Rate” in Ranked Match to track performance against individual characters.
- Characters with match history now display first, while those without will show “-”.
- Seasonal data now displays the season name alongside.
Playable Characters
- Adjustments made primarily to hitboxes and collision detection to fix unintended behaviors.
- Improvements to sound effects, voiceovers, and visual effects.
- Adjustments to cinematics for smoother presentation.
Character-Specific Adjustments
- Alisa: Adjusted Dual Boot hitbox to avoid striking opponents from behind.
- Bryan: Enhanced tracking on Heat combo second hit and reduced hitbox for f,N,df,2.
- Fahkumram: Fixed camera issue with Garuda Force stance transitions.
- Feng: Improved tracking on df+3 to prevent dropped combos.
- Hwoarang: Reduced hitbox on d+3,4 and fixed behavior for while rising 3,4.
- Jin: Reduced hitbox on b+1,2.
- Jun: Reduced hitbox on df+1.
- King: Reduced hitbox on b+2,1.
- Leroy: Reduced hitbox on Hermit 2,1+2.
- Nina: Enhanced tracking on f+4.
- Paul: Fixed whiffing issue while rising 2 when landing from behind.
- Reina: Expanded upward hitbox for Unso u+3 and reduced hitbox on Heaven’s Wrath b+1+2.
- Shaheen: Expanded hitbox and fixed collision detection on df+2.
- Victor: Reduced hitbox on df+1,2 and enhanced tracking on b+3+4.
- Xiaoyu: Fixed tracking inconsistency on back-facing f+2+3.
- Yoshimitsu: Adjusted follow-up timing from b+2, expanded hitbox on f+2+3, fixed whiffing on f+4.
- Zafina: Enhanced tracking on multiple moves including f+4, df+1+2, b+1, and adjusted d+2+3,1+2 hitbox.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed incorrect body parameter settings in “Beach Fun Pack” that caused model distortion and crashes.
- Fixed display issue in “Play Data” (applies after reconnecting online).
- Fixed issue in “Tekken Fight Lounge” where “Wait in Lounge” could be selected incorrectly during matchmaking.
Tekken 8 is a 2024 fighting game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and Arika, and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on January 26, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S, it is the eighth mainline entry in the franchise.
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