Update 2.06.01 for Tekken 8 is now live, with Bandai Namco Entertainment introducing dozens of behavior changes, new items in the shop, and the newest DLC character, Armor King. Tekken 8 players with the Season 2 Character Pass can already play as the game’s newest fighter, while all other fans will need to wait to snag Armor King on October 16.
Released in early 2024, Tekken 8 saw a number of improvements over its predecessors, including upgraded fighting elements and systems and the addition of several new mechanics. While it received universal acclaim at launch, this positivity didn’t last, with Tekken 8‘s botched Season 2 launch prompting many fans to boycott the title until a laundry list of issues were fixed. This included a slew of balance issues and game-breaking interactions, which led to emergency patches to make the game playable again. Thankfully, these fixes have led to Tekken 8 seeing another boost in popularity, with the game boasting an average score of 90 on OpenCritic, though its Steam reviews remain Mixed.
Following the most recent Tekken 8 update in September, Bandai Namco has revealed the full patch notes for Version 2.06.01, with the update’s major highlight being the addition of Armor King as a new playable character. The fighter first appeared in the original Tekken, and those players with the Season 2 Character Pass can snag him now, while the paid DLC character will become available to purchase for all players on October 16. New costume packs have also been added to the Tekken Shop, including the Nightmare Jester Pack and the Whimsical Jester Pack. The Round 7 Fight Pass is also available to buy, and dozens of behavior fixes have been rolled out for the game’s roster.
As the fighting game continues to improve the overall player experience, rumors have begun to swirl that a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Tekken 8 may be on the way, further widening its audience. While no official announcement has been made, the title’s director has expressed interest in the port, stating that while it may be a technical challenge, it may be worth it from a business standpoint.
2025 has been a strong year for fighting games, with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves leaping onto the scene, Street Fighter 6 adding new DLC content, and Tekken 8 continuing to improve. Next year is already promising some unique titles, including a new Avatar: The Last Airbender fighting game and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, though neither has a concrete release date just yet.
Tekken 8 Version 2.06.01 Patch Notes (October 13, 2025)
The update data for Tekken 8 will be distributed with the following details:
Version
ver.2.06.01
Application Schedule
[CEST] Tuesday, October 14th, 0:00 AM (applied sequentially)
[PDT] Monday, October 13th, 3:00 PM (applied sequentially)
Maintenance Schedule
[CEST] Monday, October 13th, 11:30 PM – Tuesday, October 14th, 6:00 AM
[PDT] Monday, October 13th, 2:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Note:
– The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
– During maintenance, all online content will be unavailable.
Impact of Update
The following changes will take effect in each mode and feature after the update:
DOWNLOADED REPLAYS / MY REPLAY & TIPS
Replay data created before the update will no longer be playable.
ONLINE REPLAY
All replay data created before the update will be deleted.
SUPER GHOST BATTLE / GHOST MATCH / Ghost vs Ghost
- The behavior and performance adjustments applied to each character after the update will be reflected in ghost data.
- Ghost data will not be deleted.
The details of the update are as follows:
Downloadable Content (Paid DLC)
Playable Character “Armor King”
Support for “Armor King,” scheduled to be distributed via each platform’s store on the following dates:
1. Early Access
[CEST] Around 1:00 AM on Tuesday, October 14th
[PDT] Around 4:00 PM on Monday, October 13th
– Early access (72 hours) is available by purchasing one of the following sets.
For players who own the TEKKEN 8 base game:
– TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Character & Stage Pass
– TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Character Pass
For players who do not own the TEKKEN 8 base game:
– TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Ultimate Edition
– TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Deluxe Edition
2. General Access
[CEST] Around 1:00 AM on Friday, October 17th
[PDT] Around 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 16th
– General access is available by purchasing the Armor King DLC scheduled for release at the above time.
TEKKEN SHOP
“TEKKEN FIGHT PASS -ROUND 7-” Added
- Complete missions within the period to level up and earn various items.
- “PREMIUM” offers more items than “FREE.”
- You can obtain up to 100 TEKKEN COINS via “FREE.”
- Additionally, “PREMIUM” allows you to earn up to 600 more coins for a total of 700 TEKKEN COINS.
Nightmare Jester Pack Added
A common costume pack including the following 7 items will be added.
- Nightmare Jester Hat (Headgear)
- Nightmare Jester Jacket (Upper Body)
- Nightmare Jester Pants (Lower Body)
- Nightmare Jester Boots (Shoes)
- Nightmare Jester Nose (Mouth/Facial Hair)
- Nightmare Jester Face Paint (Facepaint)
- Nightmare Juggling Clubs (Accessory)
Whimsical Jester Pack Added
A common costume pack including the following 6 items will be added.
- Whimsical Jester Hat (Headgear)
- Whimsical Jester Dress (Upper Body)
- Whimsical Jester Shorts (Lower Body)
- Whimsical Jester Boots (Shoes)
- Whimsical Jester Face Paint (Facepaint)
- Whimsical Balloons (Accessory)
Avatar Skin “Armor King” Added
- Usable in the “TEKKEN FIGHT LOUNGE.”
- A limited-time sale commemorating Armor King ‘s release will be held at 75% OFF (100 TEKKEN COINS).
“TEKKEN SPECIAL DEAL” Event
PLAYABLE CHARACTERS
Character Move Behavior Fixes
- In V2.06, 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.
Some moves that had their command inputs changed in Version 2.00 can now also be executed using their old command inputs. This change applies only to King and Lee, as no moves were assigned to those old inputs for them.
Visit the official patch notes to see all character behavior changes.
- Released
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January 26, 2024
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