Tekken 8 Director Still Hopes for Waffle House-Inspired Stage b6x4d
**Tekken 8** director **Katsuhiro Harada** has provided a new update on the fan-requested **Waffle House stage**, revealing that his attempts to the restaurant chain have gone unanswered. Despite the silence, Harada remains open to the idea and has even teased an off-brand alternative called **“Hustle House.”** 496k3w
The request for a Waffle House stage gained traction in 2024 after a viral video showed a real-life fight at one of the restaurants, sparking comparisons to the intense battles in Tekken. Harada ed in on the fun, even calling a chair-catching moment in one video an “excellent parry.” The idea quickly became a meme and a genuine request from fans.
While Waffle House hasn’t responded, Harada recently asked the community if a Hustle House stage “made sense,” hinting that a parody version could make its way into **Tekken 8** if the original collab doesn’t happen.
Meanwhile, **Tekken 8** is currently facing heavy criticism from players, especially after its **Season 2 update**, which led to an “Overwhelmingly Negative” rating on Steam. In response, the development team has confirmed **new balance changes** are coming this summer to address fan concerns.
Even amid controversy, a Hustle House-style stage could be a fun way to bring some levity—and a bit of viral culture—into the mix.
