The Tekken 8 community is in uproar following the Season 2 update, which introduced several controversial changes to the game. The patch notes indicated an increase in character damage potential and offensive pressure, leading many players to argue that the game has deviated significantly from the traditional Tekken experience.

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; }As expected, the backlash has been reflected on Tekken 8’s Steam page, where players are voicing their frustration. The game has received over 1,100 negative reviews in the past two days, resulting in a 'mostly negative' user review rating for recent reviews. Some of the top reviews describe the game as being held back by erratic developers and criticize the new season for turning every character into an easy-to-use mix-up machine without any defensive enhancements.

The community's discontent is evident in reviews that highlight the balance team's focus on powerful offense at the expense of player agency and defensive options. Many feel that the game has shifted towards constant 50/50 mixups, which they believe undermines the legacy of Tekken.

Frustration has led some fans to switch to Capcom’s Street Fighter 6, while others are labeling Season 2 as the "worst patch in Tekken history." Some professional players are even contemplating leaving Tekken 8 altogether.

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

The community is now eagerly awaiting a response from the development team, with many hoping for either a rollback of the patch or an emergency follow-up patch to address the key issues raised by players.