Sometimes, the strongest friendships are forged through battle.

As you duke it out against other players in Tekken 8, you might want to add some of them to your list of friends. Therefore, we're created a step-by-step guide on how to add friends in Tekken 8. We also go over how to play Tekken 8 with your current friend group!

Tekken 8 Fight Lounge screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
Tekken 8 Fight Lounge screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

How to add friends in Tekken 8

  1. Launch Tekken 8
  2. Select "Tekken Fight Lounge" from the main menu
  3. Enter a lounge of your choice
  4. Walk up to another player
  5. Press the "A" button on your controller
  6. Select the "TEKKEN 8 Friend Request" option
  7. Confirm the request by selecting the "Yes" option
Friend request screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
Friend request screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

A notification pops up after you send over your friend request. Select the "Ok" button to proceed. The other player must then accept your request before they're added to your list of friends.

How to add friends in Tekken 8 (Image via esports.gg)
How to add friends in Tekken 8 (Image via esports.gg)

Until then, you can withdraw the request or check out the other options such as registering them as a rival, following them, and engaging in a ghost battle with them, and more.

You may also withdraw friend requests (Image via esports.gg)
You may also withdraw friend requests (Image via esports.gg)

While you're in the Fight Lounge, you can bring up the Fight Longue menu and visit the different areas as well. Feel free to explore these locations while making new friends and rivals.

Screenshot of the Fight Lounge menu (Image via esports.gg)
Screenshot of the Fight Lounge menu (Image via esports.gg)

How do you play Tekken 8 with friends?

  1. Launch Tekken 8
  2. Go to the "Online" tab
  3. Select the "Player Match" option
  4. Choose the "Create Session" option
  5. Name your session
  6. Set the rules and details for your session
  7. Press the "Create Session" option
  8. Invite your friends to join the session
How to create a group in Tekken 8 screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
How to create a group in Tekken 8 screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

Alternatively, you can browse different sessions by selecting "Search Sessions" under the main menu's "Online" tab. Doing this brings up a list of game rooms that you can join and hopefully build new friendships in.

Screenshot of the different sessions (Image via esports.gg)
Screenshot of the different sessions (Image via esports.gg)

That's all for now. Stick around on esports.gg for more Tekken 8 news, guides, and updates!