Harada explains Season 2 in TEKKEN 8

Eugene Bozhenko

Eugene Bozhenko

The newest TEKKEN Talk stream is dedicated to Season 2 content, including new DLC characters and balance changes.

The entire TEKKEN community holds their breaths in anticipation for Season 2. Bandai Namco Entertainment feels this tension, so the information on the next chapter in the TEKKEN 8 development is the main topic of the special TEKKEN Talk stream.

Watch the broadcast and check out all the details of TEKKEN 8 Season 2 here.

TEKKEN Talk about T8 Season 2: Stream

This TEKKEN Talk stream was announced right after the release of patch 1.12. Many people expected to get balance adjustments with that update, but it was only about the 30th Anniversary Fight Pass. The developers explained their desire to avoid changes in the game meta before two big tournaments: the European TEKKEN Cup 3 and Mastercup Try Tokyo.

To keep the players informed on what’s happening in the game, Bandai Namco Entertainment organized a TEKKEN Talk broadcast dedicated to TEKKEN 8 Season 2. It happens on Feb. 24 at 10 p.m. ET or 7 p.m. PT. Katsuhiro Harada, Michael Murray, Kohei “Nakatsu” Ikeda, and Yasuda Esports are the hosts of this program. 

You can watch the TEKKEN 8 Talk Season 2 stream right here:

What to expect from TEKKEN 8 Season 2

The game has been around for a year, and the community looks forward to fresh content to keep TEKKEN 8 alive and growing. Adjustments in meta are also very important, as they fix imbalances and refresh the competition. No one wants to see the same bunch of characters at every TEKKEN 8 esports event.

Some glimpses at Season 2 in TEKKEN 8 are possible thanks to announcements during the TEKKEN World Tour (TWT) 2024 Finals.

Season 2 DLC characters: Anna Williams in TEKKEN 8

The hints are pretty clear in the official TEKKEN 8 Season 2 announcement trailer. In the scene with Nina Williams, there is a rose printed over the helicopter body. It’s a sign of Nina’s sister, Anna Williams.

The community spotted that, so people are theorizing that Anna Williams is part of TEKKEN 8 Season 2. They are now waiting for an official confirmation.

The TEKKEN 8 Year 2 Pass has other DLC characters as well. We all can go wild with our guesses before the developers reveal their real plans.

Balance updates: New moves for all characters

Season 2 in TEKKEN 8 should change a lot in terms of the game’s meta. The current balance is alright, but players look forward to adjustments.

In addition to frame data changes, all of the TEKKEN 8 characters are going to receive new moves. This should make the fighting matches interesting. The upcoming TWT 2025 event will be especially exciting with these adjustments.

The first tournament of TWT 2025 is around the corner. Looking back at the previous season, we can assume that the next TWT has a big Master event at Evo Japan 2025.

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