Tekken 8 Patch 1.06.01 notes bring Lidia to the game

As a dedicated Tekken fan, I am thrilled to see the latest update for Tekken 8, specifically Patch 1.06.01. The addition of Lidia Sobieska, the Polish Prime Minister and traditional Karate master, is an exciting new character that I can’t wait to try out. Her early access availability for Playable Character Year 1 Pass holders is a great perk, and upgrading to the Deluxe Edition seems like a no-brainer for those who want instant access.

At EVO 2024, Tekken 8 and similar fighting games carried on with uninterrupted competition. This past week marked a significant milestone in the game with the release of Patch 1.06.01. This update brings an exciting new addition to the roster: Lidia Sobieska, the Polish Prime Minister and traditional Karate master, joins the fray. Additionally, this patch introduces the latest balancing adjustments and fresh content for players to explore. Make sure to check out the comprehensive patch notes to see if any changes impact your preferred character.

Tekken 8 Patch 1.06.01 notes

Lidia Sobieska has been introduced as the newest character in TEKKEN 8. For those with the Playable Character Year 1 Pass, she is now accessible for early playtesting for a limited time of 72 hours. If you’re excited to try out the Warrior Prime Minister, consider upgrading to the Deluxe Edition and gain immediate access.
— TEKKEN (@TEKKEN) July 23, 2024

As a long-time fan of the Tekken series, I’m always excited for new updates and character additions. This week, Bandai Namco and the dedicated Tekken team released Patch 1.06.01 across all platforms, along with the comprehensive patch notes.

Update Details

New playable character ‘Lidia Sobieska’ added
72-hour early access made available to owners of the Playable Character Year 1 Pass. Playable Character Year 1 Pass is included in the following:
- TEKKEN 8 Deluxe Edition Upgrade Pack
- TEKKEN 8 Ultimate Edition
- TEKKEN 8 Deluxe Edition

New battle stage ‘SEASIDE RESORT’ added

A beachside resort-themed battle stage will be added for free.

New feature ‘PHOTO MODE’ added

New features will be added to capture battle moments more attractively, including free angle control, various functions, and filters.

New items added to the TEKKEN SHOP

New battle pass ‘TEKKEN Fight Pass -Round 2-‘
*During the specified period, players can increase their level by completing daily and weekly missions in online matches, allowing them to obtain various items. A mission have been added in “ROUND 2” to make leveling up easier.
*In “ROUND 2”, missions will be added to make leveling up easier even for players who do not frequently engage in online battles.
*In “ROUND 2”, leveling up in “FREE” grants “100 TEKKEN COINS”.
*By obtaining “PREMIUM”, which allows you to acquire more items than “FREE”, and leveling up, you can earn up to “600 TEKKEN COINS” from “PREMIUM” in addition to the “100 TEKKEN COINS” from “FREE”, for a total of “700 TEKKEN COINS”.
*The “TEKKEN COINS” you have earned can be exchanged for various items in the “TEKKEN SHOP”.
New costume packs ‘Celebrity Pack’ and ‘Vacation Pack’ will be available for each playable characters.
Avatar Skin ‘Lidia Sobieska’
One free avatar customization item
‘300 TEKKEN COINS’
*In addition to the previously available TEKKEN COINS ‘5500’, ‘3210’, ‘2120’, ‘1050’, and ‘500’, ‘300’ has been added.

Feature improvements and bug fixes

Improved ‘TEKKEN BALL’ to allow practice of TEKKEN BALL while waiting for online matching.
Changed the ball return behavior in ‘TEKKEN BALL’ when using item techniques.
Improved ‘Special Style’ to allow execution of ‘Specialty Move’ and ‘Air Combo’ from a crouching position.
In ‘MY REPLAY & TIPS’, modified so that the countdown timer does not count down while the round timer is stopped due to actions like Rage Arts when the character is controllable.
Other miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes were implemented.

Properties and/or behavior for select moves of select characters were adjusted.