Large-scale update for Arcade Tekken 7 Fated Retribution Round 2 launches June 23

Season 3 content of Tekken 7 is making its way to the arcades on June 23, according to the latest notice on the official Tekken news page. The 'large-scale' update includes 4 new playable characters, a new stage addition and a list of balance adjustments which will presumably catch the arcades up with the console/PC release of Tekken 7. The guest character Negan from Season 2 is missing from this announcement so it looks like he still won't be making his way over anytime soon. T7FR Round 2 is currently operating in Japan with restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in public places slowly easing so more people will have the opportunity to safely come out from lockdown and play Tekken again in the arcades eventually. Of course when that time comes, do practice your due diligence in protecting yourself from the virus. Namco Sugamo in particular have installed distancing screens on arcade cabinets as a cautionery measure. Full details on the update is expected to arrive later this month as we get closer to the launch date:

Large scale T7FR-R2 Launch Date Notice ≫ https://www.tekken-official.jp/news/?p=10634

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Arcade Tekken 7 Fated Retribution to end network services March 26, 2020

After three years of operation in the arcade sector, Bandai Namco is pulling the plug on T7FR's network service early next year. Arcades that operate cabinets of the game but did not buy the Round 2 USB upgrade are to be taken offline disabling the use of Banapassport cards and certain online game functionality. The game will still be playable offline but features like player and ranking data, character customization and online match-making will no longer be available come March 26, 2020. The Round 2 version of the game on the other hand, is set to receive a big content update in Spring of 2020. Full details on T7FR's network termination can be found on the notice posted to the Tekken-Official website:

T7FR Network Service Termination ≫ https://www.tekken-official.jp/news/?p=10403

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Large scale update to Arcade Tekken 7 Fated Retribution Round 2 announced for Spring 2020

A quick notice appeared on the Tekken Official website announcing that the arcade version of Tekken 7 will be getting a large-scale update in Spring of 2020. Judging from the details and the image, it looks like the content featured in Season Pass 3, including the 4 characters, will make it's way back from the console/PC version into the arcades when the update eventually rolls around. No further details given at the moment but expect to hear more as we get closer to the release period.

Large scale T7FR R2 Update Notice ≫ https://www.tekken-official.jp/news/?p=10394

Arcade Tekken 7 Fated Retribution Round 2 Ver. E Balance Changes

The nerf to Geese Howard is now live, here are the changes made in the new version of the game in arcades. As a reminder, these changes are soon making their way to the console and PC version of the game.

Arcade T7FR-R2 Version E ≫ https://www.tekken-official.jp/news/?p=9859

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Julia Chang and Player Data Breakdowns are coming to Arcades in May

A new update for the arcade version of Tekken 7 is scheduled to arrive in May, as announced by Nakatsu during the Toushinsai event. This update will feature the arrival of DLC character Julia Chang to arcades as well as new player data displays taken from the arcade's online Tekken-net service. Tekken-net will collate your gameplay data to let you see player breakdowns and rankings at a glance. Your Tekken skills is reflected with a new "Tekken Power" number and a web chart that highlights key playstyle areas. It's a little reminiscent of the World Tekken Federation feature from Tekken Tag Tournament 2 if you were around to remember that existing. You can look forward to these new arcade features coming in 2 months from now. For the source of the announcement, you can find it over on the Toushinsai stream archive:

Toushinsai Tekken Announcement (11h,50m) ≫ https://www.twitch.tv/videos/400233039

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