Tekken 8 was initially introduced in 2022, and a Closed Community Check was lately launched on a number of platforms in July. To the dismay of the builders, some avid gamers have since cracked the CNT to play it in unintended methods. Bandai Namco is warning gamers towards taking part in Tekken 8‘s cracked CNT, and people caught may face penalties.

Be affected person or threat a ban

Gamers with the cracked CNT cannot solely play the sport offline, however proceed to play it past the take a look at interval. In a Twitter submit, Bandai Namco warned that this violates its Phrases of Service and the Tekken World Tour’s Code of Conduct.

An necessary reminder from the TEKKEN Challenge and Bandai Namco Esports Staff. pic.twitter.com/0Fcke36yU5

— Bandai Namco Esports (@BNEesports) July 31, 2023

Unauthorized entry to the CNT may lead to a ban from the upcoming Tekken World Tour and different official tournaments. In different phrases, aggressive gamers might wish to heed this warning. It’s comprehensible why builders would emphasis this penalty specifically. These taking part in the cracked model would have a headstart on apply, which may have an effect on the outcomes of official tournaments.

This isn’t the one downside the CNT has brought about, because it has additionally resulted in Tekken 8‘s partial roster leaking. Although Bandai Namco has formally introduced 16 characters, the leak reveals an extended listing of playable fighters.

It has actually been an excellent time for combating recreation followers. Avenue Fighter 6 launched to essential acclaim in June, and Mortal Kombat 1 will launch on September 19. Bandai Namco has not but revealed a launch date for Tekken 8.