Bandai Namco has confirmed that Fahkumram, the brutal Muay Thai fighter from Tekken 7, is making his return to Tekken 8 as a DLC fighter this summer. He will be the second of three legacy characters included in the Season 2 Character & Stage Pass.

Full Update Schedule: Version 2.01 to 2.03

Version 2.01 — May 13

• Tekken Ghost Showdown (Free, Tekken Fight Lounge)
• Cyber Phantom Pack (Paid, Tekken Shop)
• Vigilante Tech Pack (Paid, Tekken Shop)

This update also includes balance adjustments:

• Reduced air combo damage
• Reworked Heat Burst functionality
• Early improvements to ranked matchmaking and pacing

Version 2.02 — June 3

Karate Kid: Legends Collaboration:

• Free Karate Kid Hoodie
• Karate Kid Vision Takeover (visual UI/theme integration)

Classic Character Costumes:

• Kuma Costume 01 (Tiger) – Paid
• Panda Costume 01 (Calico) – Paid
• Dragunov Costume 01 – Paid
• Kuma/Panda Color Costumes – Free
• Additional balance updates and minor bug fixes.

Version 2.03 — Summer 2025

New Fighter: Fahkumram joins as a DLC character

PAC-MAN Collaboration:

• Pac-Pixels Battle Stage (Paid, Season 2 Pass)
• Pac-Man Hit Effects (Free, Fight Pass Round 6)
• Pac-Man 45th Anniversary T-Shirt (Free)
• Pac-Man Plushie Ghost Pack (Free)
• Pac-Man Ball (Free, Tekken Ball mode)
• Pac-Man Head (Paid)
• “Ready” Pac-Man Intro Animation (Paid)
• “Play” Pac-Man Win Pose (Paid)

Ranked & Gameplay Tuning

Alongside new content, Bandai Namco is rolling out improvements to gameplay flow, combo interactions, and the Heat System to reduce overly aggressive playstyles. Version 2.01 marks the first step in a broader seasonal rebalancing plan based on community feedback.

After Fahkumram drops in the summer, another legacy fighter will arrive in the fall, followed by an all-new character and stage in winter 2025. All new fighters and stages are included in the Season 2 Character & Stage Pass.

TEKKEN 8’s second season is stacked with returning fighters, licensed collaborations, fresh cosmetics, and ongoing gameplay refinements. The first major patch arrives May 13 — get ready to dive into new fights, fashion, and nostalgia-packed collabs.