Tekken 8 Update 1.05’s Gigantic Patch Notes Are Here, and It’s a Game Changer

Tekken 8 is now approaching its five-month anniversary, and it’s about to receive its biggest update yet in terms of gameplay adjustments. The anticipated patch 1.05 is humorously being referred to as ‘1.0’ by some players, acknowledging the sheer number of changes — many of which are quite significant. Tekken 8 is finally out of beta!

Jokes aside, this truly is a monumental update. It makes crucial adjustments to core mechanics, rebalances nearly every character in some way, and fixes numerous smaller issues. In a nutshell, patch 1.05 aims to buff individual character strengths and 3D movement while toning down combo damage and the effectiveness of throws. Tekken 8 will still be a highly aggressive game, but the clear goal here is to make defensive actions feel more rewarding — which is likely a good thing for the game’s overall longevity.

We won’t be able to paste the full patch notes here because they’re simply too extensive, but you can visit the official site to analyze everything. Update 1.05 will go live tonight at 7pm PDT / 10pm EDT in the US, and tomorrow at 3am BST / 4am CEST in Europe.