Bandai Namco has revealed patch notes for Tekken 8 update 3.00.02, which fixes unintended behaviors and brings adjustments to Heat Dash combo starters and Heat-related moves. Tekken 8 update 3.00.02 is described as an “emergency update” ahead of a larger battle balance-focused update coming in late May 2026, but the update does bring some character nerfs and buffs as well.
Read up on the patch notes for Tekken 8 update 3.00.02 below, via the game’s official website:
Character Move Behavior Fixes and Balance Adjustments
In Ver.3.00.02, we addressed unintended behaviors and made adjustments to Heat Dash combo starters and select Heat-related moves. For Heat-related moves, we focused on moves where the reward was disproportionately high relative to the difficulty of confirming hits and the associated risks.
The next update is scheduled for release in late May. We will continue our efforts to improve overall battle balance and create a better competitive experience.
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Known Issues
The bug fixes and move property adjustments implemented in Ver.3.00.02 have affected the Command List and explanatory texts in Special Style, Arcade Quest, and Practice modes, resulting in discrepancies between the displayed information and actual move properties.
In prioritizing these adjustments, we were unable to address this issue in time, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. This issue is scheduled to be fixed in the next update, planned for release in late May.
Lastly, Tekken 8 is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Future updates will add Kunimitsu in late spring, Bob in summer, Roger Jr. in autumn, and a mysterious character and stage in winter.
