Tekken 8 Season 2, launched on April 1, 2025, has received a significant backlash from players and even professional gamers.Players are disappointed with the character balancing changes, heat system changes, and new moves introduced in the update.Many see the balancing as lazy and claim that characters have become overpowered with little counterplay, while defensive options are lacking.On a positive note, the matchmaking and points system have been improved, but the negative reception may lead to future hotfixes.