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Tekken 8 Dates Season 3 'Fresh Start' for March 16/17

The update refocuses the fighter on more deliberate play to address last season's overtuning.

Overview

  • Bandai Namco says balance will go "back to basics" with a more conventional, deliberate pace, while specific system tweaks have not yet been detailed.
  • Three returning fighters are slated for 2026—Kunimitsu in late spring, Bob in summer, and Roger Jr. in autumn—with a fourth character due in winter.
  • The Season 3 patch is planned to deploy globally on March 16 or 17, depending on timezone.
  • Press reports indicate a Season 3 Pass on sale February 9/10 that includes four characters, one new stage, up to 120 hours of early access, and the Aurora outfit pack.
  • Coverage of the announcement points to a Rank Match reset, a 2nd Anniversary campaign, and TEKKEN World Tour 2026 tie-ins featuring EVO Japan and TGU.