It certainly was a long wait for the next mainline Tekken game, but it’s finally here. Released on January 26, 2024, for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5, Tekken 8 is easily one of the best games in the entire Tekken series and a great fighting game in general. With an incredibly diverse roster coupled with amazing fighting mechanics, no wonder both fans and critics are in love with the game. However, this is not to say that the game is without issues. But these are more geared towards the technical side of things than gameplay. A particularly major issue right now is the Error Code A-02802-00898-1/92C4-TN68QB26CNZ that players have been reporting. So, if you too are encountering the same, here’s everything you need to know regarding it.
Now we don’t really know what’s the main cause behind this issue. However, what we do know is that it’s a network-related issue. And as such, the cause could be anything ranging from your internet connection to background services. So, can this issue be fixed? Well, let’s go ahead and find out!!
Tekken 8 Error Code A-02802-00898-1/92C4-TN68QB26CNZ: Is there any fix yet?
The following workarounds will help you deal with this issue. Try these and see if any of them are of help.
Switch to Wi-Fi –
Many players had success dealing with this issue by simply switching to Wi-Fi and as such, we recommend you try this. Additionally, if you are using Ethernet, you can try replugging it. If the issue persists, switch to a different fix.
Disable all services –
Players can also try disabling all services and then launching the game to fix this issue. If you don’t know how to disable services, just follow the instructions below:
- Press the Windows key + R, type in msconfig, and click OK.
- After the System Configuration window opens, switch to the Services tab.
- Next, checkmark the Hide all Microsoft services option. After that, click on the Disable all button and select OK.
- When prompted with Restart or Exit without restart, choose whichever one you like. Just don’t forget to restart the PC if you select the latter option.
- After restarting, launch the game and check if the issue continues.
Use VPN –
For some, using a VPN was what helped them fix this issue, so you can give this a try too. Additionally, if you happen to be using Cloudflare WARP, disable it and then see if it helps resolve this issue. You can also try contacting your ISP and requesting that they change the NAT type of your connection.
Change your DNS –
Changing your DNS could possibly help. It’s generally recommended to use Google’s public DNS. The following is what you should change your DNS to:
- For IPv4: 8.8.8.8/or 8.8.4.4
- For IPv6: 2001:4860:4860::8888/or 2001:4860:4860:8844
Reinstall –
If none of the aforementioned methods are of help, we recommend that you reinstall the game. Simply uninstall it from your device, and then start downloading a fresh copy. After installation is complete, start the game. If even this doesn’t help, we suggest you contact support.
Well, these are all the workarounds we have for this issue. Additionally, if Tekken 8 is crashing on your Deck, take a look here. And, for more such content, keep following DigiStatement. Also read: Tekken 8 Crossplay Details & More
