The developers strongly recommend to refrain from using the build after the end of the test period
Bandai Namco has published a new official statement related to Tekken 8 CNT exploit users. The developers reported that any player who gained access to the build after the expiration of the testing period actually breached the Tekken World Tour code of conduct and may be suspended from participation in the competition:
We have noticed that some players have accessed the Tekken 8 Closed Network Test (CNT) and played the game beyond the closed test period. Such actions breach the terms of service and the Tekken World Tour code of conduct. Also, the unauthorized download or distribution of the game is illegal. Please note that any player found to have accessed the CNT without authorization may be deemed ineligible for the upcoming Tekken World Tour and other official tournaments. Your cooperation in preserving the fairness and competitive integrity of our competition is highly valued. Thank you.Tekken Project & Bandai Namco Esports
Tekken 8 is being developed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The team has kept the release date a secret, but the fighting game may go on sale as early as 2023.
The developers have yet to announce the following stages of testing. However, it is expected that first, we should wait for the announcement of all participants in the base Tekken 8 roster, which will not have guest characters.