Publisher 2K and developer Visual COncepts have officially announced WWE 2K23 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Steam). It will be released on March 17th. 16-time WWE World Champion John Cena will be featured on the cover of each issue of the game to celebrate his 20th anniversary as a WWE Superstar.
“It is my pleasure to tell the story of my career through the WWE 2K23 Showcase,” said John Cena in a press release. “2K has done a fantastic job in capturing and enlivening the WWE 2K franchise through this concept, and I’m honored to grace the cover of WWE 2K23.”
Greg Thomas, President of Visual Concepts added, “Much like our cover superstar, John Cena, the Visual Concepts team has not shied away from the challenge of proving that the quality of the WWE 2K franchise endures. WWE 2K23 takes a winning formula and adds so much more. We are particularly excited to see how fans will react to 2K Showcase and WarGames.”
Get the first details below.
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WWE 2K23 features multiple franchise advancements including a unique new take on the 2K Showcase, the WWE 2K introduction of fan-favorite WarGames, and expansions for multiple marquee game modes. In addition, fans can look forward to a wide range of WWE Superstars and Legends, including Roman Reigns, “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and more. Incredibly realistic graphics, animations, camera angles and lighting, along with easily accessible controls and a new optional pinning mechanic, all contribute to the highly immersive experience.
Key Features
WWE 2K23 features several hallmarks of the franchise, as well as some new additions and twists on fan favorites:
- 2K Showcase with John Cena – Defeating John Cena in the ring is a feat few Superstars can claim. In an unprecedented twist in 2K Showcase, players will step into the footsteps of several of Cena’s toughest competitors with one goal in mind: defeat the man who “never gives up.” Spanning his 20-year WWE career and narrated by Cena himself, this interactive sports-entertainment documentary uses 2K’s unique Slingshot technology to seamlessly transition from gameplay to live-action footage to capture pivotal moments in every match to bring to life.
- war games – The fan-favorite chaotic, action-packed WarGames makes its debut in WWE 2K23, delivering heart-pounding three-on-three and four-on-four single-player or multiplayer mayhem in two adjacent rings surrounded by a double steel cage .
- My GM – Now with more GMs to choose from – or a player’s own custom GM creation – plus additional show options, multiple seasons, expanded match maps, and more match types for up to four players. Players design a roster, manage budgets, sign free agents, choose different match types, arena locations, production elements, and more with the goal of beating a rival GM in weekly rated matches.
- MyFACTION – Now featuring online multiplayer action, the team building mode where players collect, manage and level up a cast of WWE Superstars and Legends to create their ultimate four-person factions returns. Players can now take their faction online and fight for global dominance, or compete in weekly Towers and Faction Wars, while new themed map packs and objectives are introduced regularly throughout the year.
- MyRISE – Rising Superstars step through the curtain for their WWE debut in MyRISE, shaping their careers with the choices they make along the way. With distinct storylines in the men’s and women’s divisions and the ability to import custom Superstars, players will journey from the humble beginnings of a rookie to becoming immortalized as a WWE Legend.
- universe – The ultimate sandbox of the WWE Universe, putting players in charge of their own version of WWE, Superstar Rosters, Feuds, Champions, Weekly Shows and Premium Live Events! Updates to Universe include an overhauled story system and more.
- Creation suite – A signature feature of the WWE 2K franchise, the Creation Suite returns with cross-platform community creations including the ability to design custom Superstars, GMs, Arenas, Entrances, Move-Sets, Championships and more. Custom arenas are now playable online, and advanced customization options have been added to the created entrances.
Game editions and pre-order bonus
WWE 2K23 offers four editions of the game: Standard Edition, Cross-Gen, Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition:
- standard edition – The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99 on previous generation platforms (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles) and PC and $69.99 on current generation consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) in both physical as well as in digital form.
- Cross-Gen Edition – The Cross-Gen Edition will be available digitally for $69.99 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The Cross-Gen Edition includes the Standard Edition for previous and current generation platforms within the same family of consoles and the same PlayStation or Xbox account.
- deluxe edition – The Deluxe Edition will be available for $99.99 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in both physical and digital formats and on PC in digital format. The Deluxe Edition includes the Standard Edition, the Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, and a Season Pass for all five post-launch downloadable content packs; the MyRISE Mega Boost and SuperCharger; Ruby John Cena MyFACTION Evo Card, Gold Edge MyFACTION Card, Emerald Bianca Belair MyFACTION Card, Gold Asuka MyFACTION Card and three Basic Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs. The Deluxe Edition will be available from March 14, 2023 – three days before the Standard and Cross-Gen Editions!
- Icon edition – Icon Edition will be available for $119.99 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC, featuring original cover art by renowned WWE-inspired artist Rob Schamberger. In addition to the Standard Edition and all bonus content from the Deluxe Edition, the Icon Edition includes the Ruthless Aggression Pack, which celebrates 20 years of John Cena’s WWE career by including John Cena’s early “Prototype” character as well as “Leviathan” Batista, developmental rookie -Versions of Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton, the John Cena Legacy Championship and WrestleMania 22 Arena. Additional bonus content includes an Emerald Paul Heyman MyFACTION Manager Card and three Deluxe Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs. The Icon Edition will be available from March 14, 2023 – three days before the Standard and Cross-Gen Editions!
- Bad Bunny Bonus Pack Pre-order offer – Players who pre-ordered the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle will receive the Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, which includes Bad Bunny as a playable character and a Ruby-level Bad Bunny MyFACTION card. The Bad Bunny Bonus Pack is included in the Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition at launch.
Check out the first screenshots in the gallery.