Tekken 8 Steam ratings plummet after ‘scummy’ Tekken Shop launch

In the brief three months since Tekken 8 launched on Jan. 26, the game’s Steam review ratings have taken a nosedive falling to “Mostly Negative” primarily due to a recent update that implemented microtransactions through the Tekken Shop.

Many players were dumbstruck when, a month after release, legendary Tekken developer Katsuhiro Harada announced on a live stream the introduction of an in-game shop for advanced customization options and fighter purchases. Many fans of the franchises have complained that a $70 game shouldn’t cost you another $70 once you’ve purchased it. One player went so far as to say that adding a surprise battle pass or microtransaction after players have spent up for a game should be “illegal.”

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