Tekken 8 Ver. 3.00 update details revealed: Rank reset, balance changes & more
(Courtesy : Bandai Namco)
The new update brings many new features for the fans!
Bandai Namco has officially shared the details about the Tekken 8 Ver. 3.00 update, which is all set to go live on March 17, 2026. This time, the update mainly focuses on battle balance, an overhaul of the rank system, and player feedback tools.
According to the developers of the game, there will be fine-tuning to the competitive ecosystem. Players can also expect the character balance, rank progression and matchmaking fixes. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Tekken 8 Ver. 3.00 update patch notes
Here’s everything that will be coming in the new update:
TEKKEN Dev Feedback Portal (Beta)
- Launching a beta version of the official development forum.
- Players can submit bug reports and feedback on battle balance using dedicated forms.
- Submissions are vetted and shared on the TEKKEN Developer Feedback Discord.
- Separate from the Official TEKKEN Discord.
- All feedback is examined; however, not all proposals are guaranteed to be incorporated.
- Release date and URL will be disclosed later.
Battle Balance adjustments
- Implemented the “Refine” balance theme for Season 3.
- Adjustments consider each character’s concept, strengths, and flaws.
- Measures taken to prevent extreme performance discrepancies between characters.
- Reassessed the link between character-specific power-up mechanisms and the Heat System.
- Prioritized adjustments fit with Tekken 8’s fundamental gameplay and comments gathered so far.
- Full balancing patch notes expected for delivery on March 17.
Ranked matches updates
- Main character levels reset by up to four tiers.
- Lower limit: Marauder (Rank 6).
- Subcharacters will no longer begin with the same uniform rank.
- Individually defined beginning rank for each character.
- Special titles conferred based on the highest Season 2 rank attained.
Ran points adjustments
- Adjusted bonus points for winning streaks
- Adjusted bonus points for rank promotions.
- Added bonuses for rematch (revenge) victory.
- Revision of rank demotion conditions.
Matcmaking improvements
- Matchmaking depending on the presently selected character rank.
- Discontinued matchmaking based on the highest-ranked character.
- Adjusted time and target ranks to raise sub-character ranks alongside main character progression.
- Additional optimization to decrease matchmaking wait times.
- Ranked-related patch notes slated for March 17.
Additional content and features
- Added player customisation slot functionality.
- Increased number of character customization slots.
- Various UI and system modifications.
- New TEKKEN FIGHT PASS round planned
- New goods planned for the TEKKEN SHOP.
- More information will be available later.
Are you happy with these patch notes, or did the developers miss something? Do share your thoughts and views with us in the comments section.
FAQs
When does Tekken 8 Version 3.00 release?
Tekken 8 Ver. 3.00 is scheduled to release on March 17, 2026, alongside the full patch notes.
Will my rank reset in Tekken 8 Season 3?
Yes. Main-character ranks will reset by up to four tiers, with a minimum rank of Marauder (Rank 6).
Are sub-characters affected by the rank reset?
Yes. Sub-characters will no longer share a uniform rank and will instead have individual starting ranks based on progression.
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