Tekken 8 update 2.000.002 (2.02) is available to download on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Tekken 8 version 2.000.002 patch notes, the latest update boosts player survivability, tones down excessive damage from certain moves, and rebalances the Heat System for fairer play. Apart from this, the latest Tekken 8 patch 2.000.002 also includes stability improvements.
Tekken 8 2.000.002 Patch Notes – April 16, 2025
Patch Highlights Summary
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Max health increased to reduce quick, one-sided defeats.
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High-reward moves adjusted to curb attack damage inflation.
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Heat System rebalanced for fairer offensive and defensive interaction.
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Heat Dash combo damage scaled down to prevent abuse.
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Chip damage during Heat reduced to balance sustained pressure.
🛠️ Patch Notes – Combat System Update
🔺 Increased Maximum Health
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Max health increased across the board.
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Aimed at reducing matches ending too quickly due to one-sided momentum.
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Addresses the rising damage environment from offense-heavy balance and air combos.
🔧 Adjustments to High-Reward Moves
⚖️ Risk-Reward Balancing
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Moves with excessive reward now adjusted to ensure better risk vs. reward.
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Targets game-wide imbalance, not specific to individual characters.
🔄 Examples of Adjustments
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High-performance moves that repeatedly create advantageous positions now rebalanced.
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Overly rewarding attacks tuned to avoid encouraging one-sided gameplay.
🔥 Heat System Rebalancing
🔁 Combo Damage Suppression
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Heat Dash damage scaling adjusted to prevent excessive combo damage.
⏱️ Frame Data Tweaks
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Heat Engagers’ frame advantage on hit revised: retains attacker advantage while offering more defender response options.
💥 Chip Damage Adjustment During Heat
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Reduced extra chip damage inflicted during Heat state.
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No bonus chip damage for moves already dealing chip, during Heat.
🔜 Upcoming Changes – Mid-May Patch
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Air combo damage reduction planned.
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Heat Burst move performance under review for rebalance.
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Continued review of:
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Moves causing repeat advantageous positions.
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Attacks with high reward/low risk dynamics.
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Confirmed Character Behavior Issues
Paul
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Hammer of the Gods (⇆🅿️🅿️): Incorrectly guarantees a follow-up on block.
Jack-8
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Jab Elbow > Make Some Noise (🅿️🅿️🆙🅿️🅿️🅿️): Third hit is unintentionally uninterruptable when blocking.
“RANKED MATCH” / “QUICK MATCH”
* Adjusted Matching Specifications
– Adjusted matching to make it easier to pair with opponents whose highest-ranked character is closer to your own.
– As a result of this adjustment, it may take more time to find an appropriate opponent.
# “TEKKEN BALL”
– Fixed the return behavior of certain moves that allowed the ball to be kept in the air.
# “Playable Characters”
Previously, a major Tekken 8 update 1.05 added various tweaks and changes. Unfortunately, since the last major patch, players are experiencing various network errors with the game. The upcoming Tekken 8 update 2.000.003 will fix a remaining issues.
Download free Tekken 8 Patch 2.000.002 for PS5 & Xbox Series X.
