Tekken 8 Patch 1.02 Out Now on PS5, Adds Cosmetics DLC Shop and Adjusts Characters | Push Square
05.03.2024 - 21:29
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A new update for Tekken 8 has dropped, bringing cosmetic DLC to the title via an in-game store. In truth, we think it's a bit cheeky of Bandai Namco to add something like this when all of the reviews have long been posted, but it's worth noting that Tekken 8 does have full character customisation and a range of alternate costumes by default. Still, it's a tad underhanded.
The patch itself weighs in at 2.9GB, and alongside the shop, it applies gameplay adjustments to a number of characters. These alterations are more to do with minor bug fixes than balancing, however. Certain moves that haven't been working as intended should now have the correct properties. You can find the full patch notes through this official link.
As for the shop, we took a look at the pricing structure and it's not quite as ridiculous as it could be. Legacy costumes for the likes of Jin and Kazuya will set you back roughly £4 / $5 a piece. Avatar outfits are also available, and brand deals with clothing companies seems to be a priority (of course).
What do you make of Tekken 8's latest update? Feel free to raise and eyebrow in the comments section below.
Robert's been a dedicated PlayStation fan since the days of Tekken 2, and he still loves a good dust up. When he's not practising combos, he's usually getting lost in the latest 100-hour RPG, or, y'know, replaying The Witcher 3.
Where are the news about EA layoffs?
Adding microtransantions post launch is scummy af. It's not like they aren't already monetizing it with numerous season passes. Big L from Namco here
@ZhuckelDror https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/02/ea-cuts-roughly-700-jobs-in-another-round-of-industry-layoffs
This is a real scum bag move. Reviews should be updated when companies do this. Hit them in the metacritic.
@DreamlandGem
Oh, somehow the article is way down in the feed on the main page.
I don’t care what anyone says. They offered a complete product WITHOUT micro transactions. The outfits are only $4 and everyone still has plenty of customization options if you don’t want to spend the money. It’s OPTIONAL. People need to pick and choose their battles and this ain’t it ya’ll. #mk1sucks
Bleh, I wasn't a big fan of Capcom doing something like this with SF6, not a big fan of Tekken doing it either.
Well, I don't care. The game already offers great content and I'm happy for what comes with the Season Passes.
Already deleted it didn't think much of it so definitely the last Tekken I'll buy
@JP80 @Smash41
What a foolish logic. The game doesn't get worse, it's just an option.
So PS, why not revisit your review and adjust it accordingly? If you view it as underhand, and I can appreciate why, then discourage the practice by reevaluating the game. It's in your power to