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Bandai Namco has announced Season 3 for Tekken 8, promising a significant course correction to the game's combat tuning following last season's divisive changes. The studio is signaling a focus on core mechanics and player feedback while reintroducing familiar faces Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger to the roster.

  • Balance reset: Developers say Season 3 will dial back several systems and adjustments introduced in the previous major update to restore a more traditional feel to match flow and decision-making.
  • Roster additions: Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger are confirmed to return, bringing varied playstyles that should shake up tier dynamics and matchups.
  • Player concerns addressed: Last season's buffs to systems and mechanics drew criticism from parts of the community for creating an overtuned environment; Season 3 aims to respond to those issues.
  • Emphasis on fundamentals: The update prioritizes clearer interactions and tighter mechanical design so that skill expression, timing, and punish windows are more central to outcomes.
Source: Push Square