For some time now, Tekken fans have been vocal about their desire to see a Waffle House stage in the game. While the idea seems far-fetched, Tekken 8's director, Katsuhiro Harada, has shown interest in making it a reality. However, despite his efforts, there has been no response from Waffle House.
On X/Twitter, Harada addressed fans who continue to push for a Waffle House stage in Tekken 8. The request has gained significant traction, and Harada has expressed his understanding and willingness to explore the possibility.
Harada revealed that he has "fully understands" the fans' requests and has been actively working on it. He mentioned that over the past year, he has tried to make contact through various channels to bring this idea to life. However, Harada speculated that the lack of response might be due to his association with "fighting-themed video games."
"Over the past year or more, I've actually tried to make contact through several different channels," Harada shared on X/Twitter. "However, and this is purely my own speculation, I suspect that the lack of response may be due to the fact that the project I'm known for revolves around 'fighting-themed video games.'"To be honest, within the bounds of what I can say, I fully understand your (you guys) request—that's precisely why I had considered taking on this challenge. In fact, I had already been thinking about it quite a while ago.
Over the past year or more, I've actually tried to make… https://t.co/Sa5oSpk2IZ
— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) May 13, 2025
Harada noted that receiving "no response" is a rare occurrence for him. He also mentioned that if using a different name or format is acceptable, as long as "the core message is maintained," he would be open to revisiting the idea.
It appears that fans will not see Kazuya and Jin fighting under the iconic Waffle House sign anytime soon. However, a parody or in-universe version could still be on the table. Harada suggested "Hustle House" as a potential alternative in a separate post.
Meanwhile, Tekken 8 is rolling out Patch 2.01 and has confirmed the addition of Fahkumram to its roster. In response to fan feedback about Season 2, Harada assured that the tuning team is working tirelessly to address concerns and improve the game.
