Tekken 8 Season 2 Patch Notes Revealed

Tekken 8 Season 2 Patch Notes

Tekken 8 – Season 2 Patch Notes: 'Rage Unleashed'

The battle intensifies as Season 2 brings explosive changes to the Iron Fist Tournament! New fighters, balance adjustments, and gameplay refinements shake up the arena. Prepare for the next evolution of combat!

New Additions

1. New Playable Character: Roger the Kangaroo (DLC)

The fan-favorite animal fighter returns with a revamped moveset, including new tail whip combos and a devastating 'Outback Rage' Rage Art.

Unique mechanic: 'Marsupial Momentum' – Gains increased speed and evasion after landing three consecutive hits.

2. New Stage: 'Celestial Ruins'

A floating ancient temple with destructible pillars and a time-of-day cycle that shifts between dawn, noon, and dusk.

3. New Game Mode: 'Tekken Dojo'

A single-player challenge mode where players train under masters (AI versions of legacy characters) to unlock exclusive cosmetics and titles.

Major System Changes

Heat System Rework:

Heat Burst now costs 10% less meter but deals 5% less chip damage.

Heat Engagers have increased pushback on block to reduce oppressive pressure.

New Mechanic: 'Overheat' – If Heat is active for the full duration, the user suffers a 2-second cooldown where they cannot regain Heat.

Rage Adjustments:

Rage Arts now have 5 frames slower startup across the board.

Rage Drives grant temporary armor on startup but deal 10% less damage.

Movement Buffs:

Backdash speed increased by 3% for all characters.

Sidestep tracking on homing moves reduced by 2 frames.

Character-Specific Adjustments
Top-Tier Nerfs

Jin Kazama:

Electric Wind God Fist (EWGF) now has 2 more recovery frames on whiff.

Zen Cancel no longer grants full invincibility.

Kazuya Mishima:

Heaven's Gate (Rage Drive) damage reduced from 75 → 65.

Twin Pistons hitbox slightly reduced.

Victor Chevalier:

Phantom Slash (Teleport) now has 5 more recovery frames if blocked.

Dagger projectile speed decreased by 10%.

Mid-Tier Buffs

Paul Phoenix:

Deathfist wall carry increased by 15%.

Phoenix Smasher now knocks down on normal hit.

Asuka Kazama:

Reversal inputs made more consistent.

New move: 'Blossom Kick' – A mid-hitting launcher from crouch.

King:

Chain throws now deal 5 more damage total.

Jaguar Step (dash) speed increased.

Low-Tier Revamps

Shaheen:

Slide now crushes highs 3 frames earlier.

New combo routes from standing 3.

Kuma/Panda:

Salmon Swipe (f 2,1) now 4 on block (was 1).

Honey Roll (Rage Drive) heals 10 HP on hit.

Quality of Life Improvements

Replay System Enhanced:

Now includes frame data and move suggestions for counterplay.

Customization Expanded:

Over 50 new cosmetic items, including classic Tekken 3 outfits.

Online Stability:

Reduced input delay in Wi-Fi matches by 1 frame.

Final Notes

'Season 2 is all about rewarding skill and expanding options. The Heat System adjustments aim to make aggression more strategic, while movement buffs give defensive players more room to breathe. Whether you're a Mishima purist or a wildcard Roger main, the fight is fairer—and fiercer—than ever!'

Patch Size: ~8.7 GB (PS5/Xbox/PC)
Release Date: June 25, 2024

Prepare for battle… The Iron Fist waits for no one! 🔥👊

Tekken 8 Season 2 Patch Notes Revealed

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