Upcoming Fixes for Tekken 8 Characters: A Focus on Devil Jin, Kuma, and Reina
Kohei Ikeda, the director of Tekken 8, recently revealed that adjustments are underway for characters Devil Jin, Kuma, and Reina following issues that emerged with the 2.03.01 patch. To clarify the situations encountered by players, Ikeda shared three videos that exemplify the problems and outline the forthcoming solutions. A significant update is scheduled for release during the week of July 20, 2025, targeting these glitches.
Character-Specific Issues Identified
In his official statement, Ikeda emphasized that the issues affecting these three characters were unintended and of considerable severity, thus elevating their status to “a priority” for fixing. The development team is currently engaged in the testing phase to ensure the fixes will effectively resolve these problems.
Details on the Bugs
The following outlines the specific issues for each character:
- Reina: Players have highlighted that her Muso Basara move is currently experiencing significant bugs. The video provided demonstrates this issue.
- Devil Jin: The recent update impacted his combos, causing them to function incorrectly.
- Kuma: The character remains unbalanced post-update, with issues concerning Power Crush damage absorption, putting players at a disadvantage.
[Reina] Balance adjustments were insufficient https://t.co/hKmW2X1IlL
— Kohei Ikeda (Nakatsu) (@nkt_dreamer) July 15, 2025
[Devil Jin] An unintended fix was included https://t.co/mbcCbYce13
— Kohei Ikeda (Nakatsu) (@nkt_dreamer) July 15, 2025
[Kuma] A numerical setting error when absorbing attacks with Power Crush is causing significant disadvantages for players https://t.co/PJOpz0ipeU
— Kohei Ikeda (Nakatsu) (@nkt_dreamer) July 15, 2025
Future Updates and Patch Plans
This forthcoming patch addressing Devil Jin, Kuma, and Reina is part of a broader plan, which will include a second update scheduled for September 2025 as the game transitions to 2.05. These ongoing adjustments are vital for maintaining game balance and enhancing player experience.
Availability
Tekken 8 is currently available on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Players can anticipate the fixes for these characters with the next patch on July 20, 2025, followed by the significant updates in September 2025.
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