The Tekken 8 community has been thrown into uproar following the Season 2 update, which introduced a series of changes that have been met with significant backlash. The patch notes unveiled a universal increase in character damage output and offensive capabilities, prompting some fans to argue that the game has deviated from its traditional Tekken roots.

T8 now hit the most negative reviews in a day since the day the Tekken Shop launched one year ago
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }The backlash has been palpable on Tekken 8's Steam page, where the game has been inundated with over 1,100 negative reviews in the last 48 hours, resulting in a 'mostly negative' rating for recent reviews. Players have shared their frustration, with one review calling the game "genuinely good" but criticizing the "schizophrenic insane developers sent from hell." Other reviews highlighted the overemphasis on offense, the lack of defensive options, and the introduction of constant 50/50 mixups that diminish player agency.

The discontent has led some fans to abandon Tekken 8 for Capcom's Street Fighter 6, while others have labeled Season 2 as the "worst patch in Tekken history." Professional players have even threatened to quit the game entirely.

I don't know if I'll continue playing Tekken if this patch stays.
I'm sorry for doomposting, but I thought it had a chance to be a better game.
I'm just really sad.
Like depressed.
I streamed 70 hours of Tekken this past week to prep for s2 just to have those hopes shattered.
Gn.

— END | Jesandy (@Jesandy1572) April 1, 2025

Amidst the outcry, the community is eagerly awaiting a response from the development team. Some are calling for a complete rollback of the patch, while others hope for an emergency follow-up patch to address the key issues raised by players.