Does Tekken 8 have crossplay?

❘ Published: 2024-02-08T15:37:20

Bandai Namco

Tekken 8 is available now across a multitude of platforms, but is crossplay available on the latest iteration of the fighting series? Here’s everything we know about cross-platform play.

Tekken 8 is here now and fans couldn’t have been more hyped to witness what seems to be the final confrontation between Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima.

The excitement was certainly built for Tekken 8. The Heat Meter system is a first when it comes to Bandai Namco’s fighting game, but are there more groundbreaking measures in the game too? Such as cross-platform play, which allows you to play against other players on different gaming systems.

So, does Tekken 8 have crossplay? Here is everything you need to know.

Jin facing Kazuya in Tekken 8

Does Tekken 8 have crossplay or cross-platform support?

Yes, Tekken 8 does have crossplay and is the first game in the franchise’s history to feature crossplay. This was confirmed pre-launch via a post producer Katsuhiro Harada made on X (formerly Twitter).

Harada responded to a post asking if crossplay would feature in the new Tekken installment. The legendary developer told fans that crossplay is indeed on the cards.

“Crossplay? Of course,” he wrote, before noting that he previously proposed cross-platform play at the start of the eighth-console generation. Apparently, they (presumably Sony and Microsoft) were at odds and wouldn’t budge on the matter.

Crossplay? Of course I will.
BTW
When the previous generation consoles were released, I had already proposed crossplay between the two platformers. However, at that time, they were at odds with each other over their mutual interests (and P2P security issue) & repeatedly refused. https://t.co/I8b38YfePh
— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) April 9, 2023

Harada then noted that even after platform holders began opening up to crossplay, “They didn’t actively support third parties at the time, and the hurdles were actually quite high.”

Remember when they announced they were open to crossplay a few years ago? But in reality, they didn't actively support third parties at the time, and the hurdles were actually quite high.

There are still some problems left, but it will be possible. https://t.co/8riL6p2lbf
— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) April 9, 2023

How to enable/disable crossplay in Tekken 8?

When you launch the game for the first time, you will have the option to enable or disable cross-play. You can disable or enable “Cross-Platform Play” by navigating the “On” and “Off” options and hitting the confirm button on your keyboard or controller.

Additionally, you can turn off “Cross-Platform Play” at any time by going to the Game Option Settings menu and following the same steps.

What is rollback netcode and does Tekken 8 have it?

In multiplayer combat games, where quick and accurate inputs are essential, rollback netcode is a communication mechanism used to synchronize game states. Even with subpar network connections, it enables players to enjoy fluid gameplay with the least amount of latency.

Yes, Tekken 8 supports rollback netcode. Players can choose from three distinct settings for the Rollback Setting option if they navigate to the Game Option Settings menu. While “Prioritize Response” should improve input responsiveness, “Prioritize Fluidity” will lessen frame skipping. “Standard” on the other hand will provide players with an optimal solution.