Tekken 8 Initialize Sequence Error 1: How to Fix

If the Tekken 8 Initialize Sequence Error 1 is preventing you from playing the new title, then we have the perfect fix for you.

Since its release three weeks ago, Tekken 8, developed by Bandai Namco Studios, has delivered the best fighting game in the franchise. With close to $17 million in revenue earned so far and a 90 Metacritic score, Tekken 8 is living up to the hype and then some. Unfortunately, the game is not without its faults, including a pesky bug that keeps players from launching the game on Steam. Without any reason, a handful of users get an error screen that reads, "Initialize Sequence Error 1" and then get kicked off the game.

Here's how to fix the Tekken 8 Initialize Sequence Error 1.

Tekken 8 Initialize Sequence Error 1: How to Fix

To fix the Tekken 8 Initialize Sequence Error 1, you must switch the install location to your SSD instead of your HDD. According to the Steam Community Discussion thread, moving the game to the SSD is the only surefire way to get rid of the issue.

Others might have success simply restarting the game or updating their current drivers. Although the developers have not provided the exact reasoning for the error, it seems different people have different results when it comes to fixes. If none of the normal methods work, including verifying the game files on Steam, then your best bet is to move the install location to your SSD.

Is Tekken 8 Coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4?

As of now, it does not look like Tekken 8 is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The game is powered by Unreal Engine 5 for Next-Gen consoles only. If you do not have a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, then you must get the game from Steam.

The only downside to playing on PC is the unexplained errors, but fortunately, one of the aforementioned fixes will get you on the game on Steam.