Summary
Tekken 8’s latest update is now live, adding DLC fighter Lidia Sobieska, a Photo Mode, and a handful of other new features and quality-of-life improvements. Bandai Namco’s latest 3D fighting game launched to rave reviews back in January, with many praising the title’s polished visuals and more aggressive gameplay. In the months to come, the developers behindTekken 8have continued fine-tuning the game through online update patches, and have also boosted its already packed roster with returning fan-favorite combatants.
The firstTekken 8DLC character was Eddy Gordo, who danced his way back onto the battlefield in April. Earlier this month, two other DLC characters from past entries were confirmed forTekken 8, starting withLidia Sobieska fromTekken 7. As revealed in a recentTekken 8gameplay trailer, Lidia is still using her traditional karate style to battle against the forces of corruption and avenge her father’s death in a tragic terrorist attack.
Tekken 8’s new Update 1.06 patch went live on July 22 after the game’s servers were temporarily taken offline for a few hours. The most prominent addition in this new update is Lidia Sobieska, who is now playable in Early Access for those who purchased theTekken 8Playable Character Year 1 Pass. Everyone else will have to wait until July 25 to add Lidia to theirTekken 8roster. Update 1.06 also adds the new “Seaside Resort” battle stage, as well as a Photo Mode that will allow players to take pictures of their high-octaneTekken 8matches.
Tekken 8 Update 1.06 Adds Lidia Sobieska, New Stage, And Photo Mode
New items have also been added toTekken 8’s Item Shop, such as the “TEKKEN Fight Pass -Round 2” battle pass. This includes new daily and weekly missions that players can complete during online matches to unlock items and earn spendable Tekken Coins. There will also be new “Celebrity Pack” and “Vacation Pack” costumes available for each playable character.
Lastly,Tekken 8’s newest update features improvements and bug fixes for theclassic Tekken Ball game mode, Special Style, and “My Replay and Tips.” There will be moreTekken8updates and patches in the near future, especially with the game’s first story-based DLC on the way. Bandai Namco is hoping to keepTekken 8in the public eye throughout 2024 and beyond through continued updates and special promotions, like the title’s recent crossover with Nike. In February of 2024, it was announced that the game had sold over two million copies in its first month.
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Tekken 8 brings the fight to the latest generation of consoles, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Feel the power of every hit in Tekken 8, the latest entry in the legendary fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco. Utilising the power and realism of Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 pushes the envelope for fighting games by taking full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles. Ground-breaking new features, breathtakingly detailed character models and dramatic environments make this one of the most visually stunning and immersive titles in the genre yet. Tekken 8 picks up after the gruesome battle that ended in Heihachi Mishima’s defeat in Tekken 7, focusing on a new rivalry, pitting father against son as Jin Kazama stands in defiance against Kazuya Mishima in a city-shattering face-to-face showdown.
