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Bandai Namco has revealed Season 3 for Tekken 8, presenting a gameplay reset designed to address player concerns after a contentious second season. The update pairs a broad balance rework with four roster additions, three of which are familiar faces returning to the series as downloadable fighters.

  • Balance overhaul: Developers say Season 3 will reorient the fighting mechanics toward core Tekken principles, with widespread tuning to moves, frames and damage to smooth out competitive play.
  • Four new characters: The season adds four combatants to the roster. Bandai Namco confirmed that three are veteran characters from previous installments and will be released as DLC.
  • Community response in focus: The announcement frames Season 3 as a corrective step after player backlash to Season 2, signaling more conservative changes and attention to high-level viability.
  • Competitive implications: With the promised adjustments and veteran returns, tournament metas could shift significantly—expect familiar archetypes to re-emerge alongside whatever fresh tools the fourth newcomer brings.
Source: Eurogamer (https://www.eurogamer.net/tekken-8-season-3-reveal)