Tekken 8's Season 2 update dropped, and fans aren't happy. Trouble sparked before it even came out. Chip damage for throw breaks was planned but got scrapped when players pushed back.
Season 2 is here now. Anna Williams joins the fight as Nina's sister. A new Fight Pass is added. Players deal with eight fresh ranks after God of Destruction. Points for ranks were reset, changing how wins and losses count. Matchmaking improved, pairing players with equal skill. Still, the new season hasn't won players over.
Tekken 8 fans upset with the Season 2 update. Arslan Ash, a Tekken player, shared their thoughts, saying players "didn't appreciate" Season 1. Stephen "Speedkicks" Stafford, another pro, asked for urgent fixes before the Tekken World Tour 2025. He wants nerfs for "every character." Akhil "Tetsu" Kakar, a Tekken 8 pro, didn't like the update either, thinking about switching to Street Fighter 6 or Fatal Fury.
Season 2 gives Tekken 8 fighters new attacks and boosts, making them stronger. Devs added defense tools but balanced them with counters. Fighters gained more 50/50 moves, leaving defenders guessing how to block. This led to big issues, new "touch of death" combos, and players saying, "If all fighters are strong, none are." Steam reviews show "mostly negative" ratings again.
Bandai Namco and Tekken 8's director, Katsuhiro Harada, haven't spoken on fan reactions to Season 2. Players hope devs will fix problems and improve gameplay soon. More changes may come with new updates.