One month after the release of Tekken 8, clear favorites among the characters are emerging, especially when it comes to the Ranked mode. On Reddit, an enthusiastic user, known as olbaze, has compiled interesting statistics on the popularity of the different characters in Tekken 8.
The Top Characters in Tekken 8
The data extracted from the game's leaderboards paint an exciting picture of players' character preferences. Here is the list of the top ten most popular characters since the game's release:
- Dragunov
- Reina
- Victor
- King
- Azucena
- Jin
- Devil Jin
- Hwoarang
- Feng
- Yoshimitsu
These characters dominate the leaderboards, while figures like Bryan, Jun, and Lili fall just outside the top ten. At the other end of the spectrum, Zafina, Leroy, and Panda find themselves at the lower end of the popularity scale.
Popularity by Rank
Another interesting observation from olbazes' analysis is the distribution of the top 5 characters across the highest 13 ranks. Characters like Dragunov, Reina, Victor, King, and Jin are particularly prevalent in the Tenryu rank and above. Other characters like Azucena and Devil Jin also make appearances in the higher ranks.
Average Rank Distribution
The cumulative average calculation of the different rank divisions reveals which ranks are currently most populated. The mid-tier ranks of Garyu, Shinryu, and Tenryu hold the largest share on olbazes' chart. A bar graph with percentages discloses that 11.99% of players on the ranked leaderboard hold the Garyu rank, making it the most common rank in the higher levels of play.
Aspects to Note
It is worth noting that some statistics in Tekken 8 are currently not displaying correctly. Katsuhiro Harada, the game's director, has confirmed that the disconnect rate statistic is currently not functioning correctly, with improvements planned for an update in April. It is possible that other statistics may also not be accurately represented, but for now, the leaderboard data appears to be reliable.
The popularity data of Tekken 8 is particularly intriguing as it sheds light on how the community is reacting to new characters and which ones have become especially popular. These insights are not only valuable for players but also of great interest to developers as they can provide cues for future balancing updates. It will be fascinating to see how players' preferences evolve over time.
