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Event Rules

Platform: PS5

We will be following the NEW TEKKEN WORLD TOUR 2025 OFFICIAL RULES format for this event: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/legal/community-events/official-rules-twt

TK8 Tournament Rules:

  • Double Elimination

  • Tournament Mode Default Settings

  • 3/5 Rounds per Game

  • 2/3 Games per Set before Top 4 (Winners Finals, Losers Semis, Losers Finals, and Grand Finals)

  • 3/5 Games for Top 4 (Winners Finals, Losers Semis, Losers Finals, and Grand Finals)

  • Players select their sides, may mutually agree on who sits on which side and will remain there for the remainder of the set

  • If the players cannot agree on a side selection, they must play 2/3 rock-paper-scissors to determine who picks the sides

  • Random stage select for all games

  • Winner of prior game must keep same character

  • Loser of prior game may switch character

  • Please refrain from using the same preset as your opponent in the event of a mirror match

  • No customizing of colors, names, or items at any time before or during a tournament match

  • Special Style is allowed