2K has announced the latest installment of its long running WWE series of games. Predictably called WWE 2K23, the new game is developed by Visual Concepts, which also developed last year’s WWE 2K22. The cover superstar of the new game will be John Cena, and the game will be a celebration of his 20th anniversary as a WWE Superstar. John Cena would be featured on the cover of all three editions of the same.
The new 2K showcase will feature John Cena as its central superstar and, as always, should feature several key matches from his career complemented with narration from Cena. A new addition to the showcase will let players take on the role of Cena’s opponents and try to defeat him. The mode will also use 2K slingshot technology to transition from gameplay to live action. We saw a glimpse of this technology with WWE 2K22’s Showcase mode which featured Rey Mysterio.
WarGames will feature 3v3 and 4v4 single-player or multiplayer matches inside two side-by-side rings that are surrounded by a double steel cage. As previously mentioned, this mode will be new to WWE 2K23.
MyGM mode will now offer more GMs to choose from, including the player’s own custom GM. They will also see more show options, multiple seasons, expanded match cards for up to four players, and more. As we saw last time, players will have the chance to draft a roster, manage the budget, sign free agents, select a variety of match types, arena locations, production elements and more, including weekly ratings. With the goal of defeating the rival GM in battle.
MyFaction mode will now offer online multiplayer, but the rest is pretty much the same. Players will still collect, manage and upgrade an array of WWE Superstars and Legends to form their four-person factions. The online component lets players take their faction online and complete weekly Towers and Faction Wars.
There is also the return of the MyRise mode which lets players create a new superstar and help them rise through the ranks in WWE through decisions and matches. There will be separate division storylines for men and women.
Then, of course, there’s the Universe Mode which gives players the chance to create their own version of WWE. This includes rosters, feuds, champions, weekly shows and live events. WWE 2K23 will also feature a reworked story mode.
Finally, there is the Creation Suite which gives players the ability to design custom Superstars, GMs, Arenas, Entrances, Mode Sets, Championships and more. In WWE 2K23, players will be able to play in custom arenas when online. In addition, advanced customization has been added to the built-in gateway.
WWE 2K23: Release date, version and price in India
WWE 2K23 will be available in four versions. The standard edition on last-gen platforms like PS4 and Xbox One consoles will cost Rs 4,499. It will cost Rs 4,999 on current-gen platforms like PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The PC version of the game will cost Rs 3,399.
The cross-gen version will be limited to the digital version and will cost Rs 4,499 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Cross-gen edition includes the standard edition across previous- and current-generation platforms within the same console family and the same PlayStation or Xbox account.
The Deluxe Edition will be available in physical and digital formats for PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S for Rs 7,499. The edition will be available digitally on PC for Rs 5,699. The Deluxe Edition includes the standard edition, the Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, as well as a season pass for all five post-launch DLC content packs, Myrize 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.
Lastly, there’s the Icon Edition, which costs Rs 7,999 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One, while the PC version costs Rs 6,799 for PC. The edition features original cover art by renowned WWE-inspired artist Rob Shamberger. In addition to all the bonus content included in the Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition, the Icon Edition includes the Ruthless Aggression Pack, which covers 20 years of John Cena’s WWE career, featuring John Cena’s early ‘Prototype’ character, as well as ‘Leviathan’ Batista. Celebrating the completion of the year. , developmental rookie versions of Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton, the John Cena Legacy Championship, and the WrestleMania 22 Arena. Additional bonus content includes an Emerald Paul Heyman MyFaction Manager card and three deluxe premium launch MyFaction card packs.
The Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Edition of WWE 2K23 will release on March 17, 2023, while the Deluxe and Icon Editions will release via Early Access three days earlier on March 14, 2023.
