Overview

• Season 2 of Tekken 8 faced backlash over disruptive balance changes and technical issues, leading to 'overwhelmingly negative' reviews on Steam.
• Bandai Namco released the v2.00.02 emergency patch on April 17, introducing adjustments to matchmaking, character balance, and bug fixes.
• Key changes include a global health increase, nerfs to Heat-based damage, and fixes to problematic moves and system bugs.
• Initial community reactions to the patch have been largely positive, with players noting improvements but acknowledging more work is needed.
• The developers have pledged further updates, with a smaller patch planned for late April and a comprehensive rework scheduled for mid-May.