Tekken 8 has officially confirmed the comeback of the brutal Muay Thai fighter Fahkumram, along with a series of enhancements rolling out this spring and summer. Players can expect three significant updates for Tekken 8, packed with fresh content including costumes, stages, and exclusive Fight Pass rewards.

Season 2 kicked off with the return of Anna Williams to Tekken 8. The younger sister of Nina Williams, a staple in the Tekken series, made her grand re-entry in late February with a controversial new look. Two more fan-favorite characters are slated to return before the season concludes, alongside the debut of a brand-new fighter.

A new trailer reveals that the next character to join the roster is the fierce Tekken 7 fighter Fahkumram. Originally introduced in Tekken 7's Fated Retribution DLC, Fahkumram made a memorable debut at the Tekken World Tour 2019. With his imposing tattoos and muscular physique, this martial arts champion carries a heartbreaking past—forced into combat by a corrupt military organization that kidnapped his wife and daughter after he refused to lose a match intentionally. The trailer teases his return with a dramatic scene of him breaking free from a metal container, echoing his original reveal where he emerged from a similar crate dropped by a helicopter before unleashing fury on Craig Markduk.

Tekken 8's Announced Upcoming Season 2 Content

Version 2.01 - May 13

• Tekken Ghost Showdown
• Cyber Phantom Pack
• Vigilante Pack

Version 2.02 - June 3

• Karate Kid: Legends Hoodie
• Karate Kid: Legends Vision Takeover
• Kuma Costume 01 (Tiger)
• Panda Costume 01 (Calico)
• Dragunov Costume 01
• Kuma/Panda Color costumes

Version 2.03 - Summer

• New Fighter Fahkumram
• Pac-Pixels Battle Stage
• Pac-Man Hit Effects
• Pac-Man 45th Anniversary T-Shirt
• Pac-Man Plushie Ghost Pack
• Pac-Man Ball
• Pac-Man Head
• Ready Pac-Man
• Play Pac-Man

Fahkumram is scheduled to arrive in the version 2.03 update this summer, though the exact date remains unconfirmed. Before then, two other updates—2.01 and 2.02—are set to enhance Tekken 8's Season 2. Version 2.01 launches on May 13, introducing the free Tekken Ghost Showdown mode in the Fight Lounge, along with two purchasable cosmetic packs. The 2.02 update follows on June 3, featuring a Karate Kid: Legends crossover and a mix of free and premium costumes. However, the 2.03 update promises to be the most exciting, with a Pac-Man collaboration that includes the vibrant Pac-Pixels stage, new hit effects, and various accessories.

Each update will also include balance adjustments to refine gameplay. Recent criticism over Season 2's unbalanced mechanics has led to emergency patches for Tekken 8, marking the beginning of efforts to restore fair competition.