Out of the box, the PS2 version has a roster of 20 default characters. The save file records the unlocking status of the remaining characters:
: A bowling mini-game unlocked by clearing Arcade mode once. Special Hacks tekken tag tournament ps2 save file
| Save File Name | Region | Features | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | USA (NTSC) | All chars, all costumes, max gold, Tekken Lord rank | Standard emulator users | | "Gon Unlock ONLY" | Japan (NTSC-J) | Everything else locked, only Gon playable | Purists who want to unlock manually but want the joke character | | "Arcade Perfect" | Europe (PAL) | Unlocks Ogre & Devil only, keeps stats at zero | Speedrunners and challenge runners | Out of the box, the PS2 version has
: While the game starts with a robust lineup, the save file tracks the unlocking of iconic characters such as Devil , Angel , Ogre , and Unknown . Unlocking Devil, for instance, requires completing the game with eleven different characters. Unlocking Devil, for instance, requires completing the game
For retro gamers or tournament players using original hardware: