Bandai Namco Games has released a new update for Tekken 8 that introduces a number of balance changes following widespread criticism of Season 3, with the majority of the cast receiving some key alterations in regards to moves. Among the key changes this update includes reducing the number of moves that can combo from successful Heat Dash on hit; for example, Kazuya can no longer combo after lacking his homing roundhouse kick (Back + Circle), as the opponent’s behaviour has been changed. Similar changes have been applied to the majority of the cast too, while Heat consumption of some attacks has been increased. You can read the full details in the Tekken 8 update 3.00.02 patch notes below.
PLAYABLE CHARACTERS
* Character Move Behavior Fixes and Balance Adjustments
– In Ver.3.00.02, we addressed unintended behaviors and made adjustments to Heat Dash combo starters and select Heat-related moves. For Heat-related moves, we focused on moves where the reward was disproportionately high relative to the difficulty of confirming hits and the associated risks.
– The next update is scheduled for release in late May. We will continue our efforts to improve overall battle balance and create a better competitive experience.
# Known Issues
-The bug fixes and move property adjustments implemented in Ver.3.00.02 have affected the Command List and explanatory texts in Special Style, Arcade Quest, and Practice modes, resulting in discrepancies between the displayed information and actual move properties.
– In prioritizing these adjustments, we were unable to address this issue in time, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. This issue is scheduled to be fixed in the next update, planned for release in late May.