The recent Season 2 update for Tekken 8 has sparked significant backlash from the gaming community, leading to an official response from the game’s director, Katsuhiro Harada. Players have expressed dissatisfaction with the balance changes introduced, particularly concerning characters Paul and Jack-8. In response, Harada acknowledged the disconnect between the development team’s intentions and community expectations.
In any case, it is clear to me that the result is a disconnect between what the community wants and the tuning results.
I understand that whatever words I may be accused by the community about it, that is not the essential issue and it is not the time to worry about it.
We have… https://t.co/gDG0reL6DJ— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) April 3, 2025
Harada stated, “In any case, it is clear to me that the result is a disconnect between what the community wants and the tuning results.” He emphasized that the Battle & Tuning team is diligently reviewing all feedback to implement necessary adjustments.
Bandai Namco has announced an emergency patch scheduled for mid to late April to address high-priority issues, including unintended uninterruptible moves for Paul and Jack-8. The development team is committed to ongoing evaluation and responsiveness to player feedback to enhance the gaming experience.
The community’s reaction underscores the importance of aligning game balance with player expectations. The forthcoming patch aims to rectify current issues and restore confidence among Tekken 8 enthusiasts.
Stay tuned with us for another updates!