Get ready for the next chapter in the legendary fighting game franchise with Tekken 8.
The game features 32 fighters with completely redesigned visuals and high-fidelity graphics.
It breaks new-generation hardware limits and offers immersive battles.
Tekken 8 introduces a new storyline, continuing the Mishima and Kazama saga.
The Heat battle system intensifies aggressive gameplay, using super move-like Rage Arts.
Arcade Quest lets players craft avatars, battle rivals, and unlock customization items.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix “The UE-Polaris Game has crashed and will close. Fatal Error!” in Tekken 8.
Fix 1: Update your graphics card
Fix 2: Run Tekken 8 as an administrator
- Navigate to your Steam library.
- Right-click Tekken 8 > Properties > Local Files > Browse.
- Right-click Tekken 8 > Properties > Compatibility > Run this program as an administrator > Enable > OK > Launch the game.
Fix 3: Allow Tekken 8 in your antivirus
- Open the Windows settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage ransomware protection > Allow an app through Controlled folder access > Add an allowed app > Browse all apps > select Tekken 8 app > Open.
- Open the Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall > Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall > Change settings > Allow another app… > Browse… > select Tekken 8 app > Add.
- Turn off Real-time protection: Open the Windows settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage settings > Real-time protection > Off.
Fix 4: Disable overlays/conflicting programs
- Navigate to your Steam library > right-click Tekken 8 > Properties > Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game > Disable.
- Open Nvidia GeForce Experience > Settings > General > In-Game Overlay > Disable.
- Open Steam > Steam > Settings > Downloads > Clear Download Cache.
- Unplug the Logitech or Thrustmaster racing wheel.
- End the task for Razer Synapse or MSI Dragon Center.
- Close all of your tabs to free up RAM and relaunch the game.
Fix 5: Repair/verify the game files
- Navigate to your Steam library.
- Right-click Tekken 8 > Properties > Local Files.
- Click on “Verify integrity of game files”.
- Launch Tekken 8.
Fix 6: Update Windows to the latest version
- Search for “Check for updates” using Windows Search.
- Update Windows to the latest version.
- Launch Tekken 8.
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