The latest update for Tekken 8 has arrived, bringing with it some notable adjustments that have caught the attention of the fighting game community. Among the most discussed changes in this new patch are the refinements made to the character models, particularly regarding the proportions of female fighters. The Tekken series has always featured memorable female combatants, and Tekken 8 continues this tradition with its diverse roster of powerful women who each bring their unique fighting styles and compelling narratives to the arena.

Nina Williams remains a fan favorite, not only recognized as one of the strongest Tekken female characters but also as one of the most iconic figures in the series. The silent assassin first appeared in the original Tekken game and returns in Tekken 8 alongside her sister Anna Williams, continuing their famous sibling rivalry. Another significant return is Jun Kazama, who made her debut in Tekken 2. After mostly appearing in cameo roles throughout the series, Jin Kazama's mother is once again a playable character in the 2024 installment. These female fighters have always been beloved by the Tekken community, and they've now become a focal point of the game's most recent update.

Released on September 2, Tekken 8 update 2.05 includes several important adjustments, with the most noticeable being the correction of character model parameters for female fighters. On Twitter, Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada shared two GIFs demonstrating these changes. The first showed the updated character models with improved proportions, while the second specifically addressed adjustments to popular character Asuka Kazama's design, particularly her neckline area. Harada explained that implementing all fixes simultaneously would have caused stability issues with the Tekken 8 character models.

Beyond the visual enhancements for female characters, the update introduces a new win rate feature that allows players to track their performance against different characters in ranked matches. While this feature doesn't include data from Season 1, it provides valuable insights that can help players develop better strategies against Tekken 8 fighters they struggle against. Additional improvements address hitboxes and collision detection, resolving various unusual behaviors that players had encountered. The in-game store has also been updated with the Devil Jin Costume 01 Set and limited-time discounts on select character outfits.

Although patch 2.05 isn't considered a major update that will significantly shift the Tekken 8 competitive landscape, fans might have more substantial changes to look forward to in the near future. There's growing speculation that Tekken 8 could be released for Switch 2, which would bring the acclaimed fighting game to a platform that already hosts other popular titles like Street Fighter 6 and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, with Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection scheduled for release on September 30. While this remains unconfirmed, such a move could significantly expand the game's audience and attract new players to the franchise.

Tekken 8 Version 2.05 Update Patch Notes (September 2, 2025)

• TEKKEN SHOP "Devil Jin Costume 01 Set" Added Revival Costume for Playable Character “Devil Jin”
• "TEKKEN SPECIAL DEAL" Event During the event period, selected items will be available at special prices.
• PLAY DATA Added "CHARACTER WIN RATE" You can now check your win rate against each character in "RANKED MATCH." This feature can help identify characters that require counter-strategies. Note: Data from "Season 1" is not supported. Adjusted Display Method for Certain Data Characters with match history will now be prioritized for display. Data for characters or stages with no match history will now show "-". For data that supports seasonal switching, the season name will now be displayed alongside.
• PLAYABLE CHARACTERS Character Move Behavior Fixes In V2.05, adjustments have been made primarily to hitboxes and collision detection to address unintended behaviors. Improvements have been made to sound effects, voiceovers, and visual effects to enhance overall quality.
• BUG FIXES Fixed an issue in the "Beach Fun Pack" where character body parameters were set incorrectly, causing character model distortion or game crashes under certain item combinations. Fixed a display issue in "PLAY DATA." The fix will take effect when connecting online after the maintenance concludes. Fixed an issue in "TEKKEN FIGHT LOUNGE" where the "Wait in Lounge" option could be selected from the practice menu while matchmaking, even if the “Matchmaking Wait” setting was turned OFF during "RANKED MATCH" or "QUICK MATCH" from battle area cabinets.