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Fans have several exciting features to look forward to inTekken 8’s upcoming 1.11 patch, including major changes to the game’s main menu and customization options. The game’s official Twitter account teased the new update further, giving players more to look forward to as both they andTekken 8enter the new year.
Acting as the latest entry in one of the industry’s most cherished fighting game franchises,Tekken 8also acts as a direct sequel toTekken 7, which is perhaps one of the most robust and revered of the entire genre. Filled with new content, tools, and characters,Tekken 8seeks to both give longtime fans something new to enjoy while also acting as a great jumping-in point for those new to the series. As with any fighting game, there’s bound to be a sharp learning curve, and the same can be said for the game’s developers as well, withTekken 8suffering from harsh reviewsthroughout 2024 due to the game’s approach to microtransactions. However, with the dawn of the new year comes a new era forTekken 8, with the game’s latest update being teased.
Ahead ofTekken 8’s highly anticipated winter update, the game has revealed what players can expect in 2025. First and foremost,Tekken 8’s main menu will be getting a makeover, one that will allow players to display their custom characters front and center. While theTekkenfranchise has built a robust roster of iconic charactersover the decades, character customization is also a big piece of the puzzle this time around, with developers making this a priority in the new update.
Alongside the changes to the main menu,Tekken 8will also receive additional customization slots when its winter update drops. “It’s time to expand your collection,” states the officialTekkenTwitter account. A new “shared” tab will be added to the game, which can be used by all characters. Additionally, 20 more customization slots will be added, allowing for more creativity withinTekken 8’s modes and systems.
An official release date forTekken 8’s winter update has yet to be revealed, but fans can assume more news regarding it, as well as other new features, will drop soon as the game enters the new year. The game launched with 32 characters, with four being added as part ofTekken 8’s Year 1 pass. The next character pass is expected to launch sometime in 2025, adding even more fun and flavor toTekken 8’s roster.
