WWE 2K24 launches on March 8, 2024 throughout PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Sequence X and S, Xbox One, and PC by way of Steam.
Writer 2K confirmed Cody Rhodes as the quilt Famous person on the Normal Version. The WWE 2K24 Deluxe Version options Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair, making it the primary twin girls cowl, with Bianca being the primary girl of shade to ever be featured on the quilt of WWE 2K.
There’s additionally a WWE 2K24 40 Years of WrestleMania Version, designed to coincide with the fortieth anniversary of WrestleMania. The duvet contains a collage of superstars from the previous and current together with the enduring WrestleMania marquee.
Developed by Visible Ideas, WWE 2K24 contains a WrestleMania mode that lets customers play by way of iconic moments in WrestleMania historical past, 4 new match sorts akin to Ambulance and Particular Visitor Referee, two new MyRISE experiences, and a roster of greater than 200 WWE Superstars and Legends, together with Roman Reigns, Andre the Big, Becky Lynch, Batista, Kurt Angle, Asuka, Bret Hart, Brock Lesnar, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Chyna, and extra.
Elsewhere, there may be now the power to maneuver the digital camera throughout dwell gameplay, and enhancements to the Ramp cameras and Dive cameras.
Right here’s a quote from Cody Rhodes: “I’ve been recognized to maintain a guidelines of key milestones I wish to expertise on the trail to ending my story. As an avid gamer, being named WWE 2K cowl Famous person could be very, very near the highest of that record and I’m very completely satisfied to work with the groups at 2K and Visible Ideas to convey that dream to life.”
Right here’s the official blurb on WWE 2K24, per 2K:
- 2K Showcase…of the Immortals: For 40 years, WrestleMania has captivated thousands and thousands of followers across the globe as WWE Superstars turned Legends and spectacular moments – from Hulk Hogan slamming Andre the Big, to “Mr. WrestleMania” Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker placing on a match for the ages, and plenty of extra – cemented WWE Corridor of Fame legacies. “The Grandest Stage of Them All,” has drawn earth-shaking roars from 100,000+ in attendance, as the most important icons in WWE made historical past, and left each drop of blood, sweat and tears within the squared circle. 40 years within the making, the WWE 2K24 Showcase…of the Immortals places gamers in management, taking part in by way of essentially the most iconic moments in WrestleMania historical past as 2K’s distinctive Slingshot Tech seamlessly morphs gameplay to live-action footage and again once more for essentially the most immersive WrestleMania online game expertise to this point. A bunch of unlockable content material provides problem and replay worth to this historic expertise;
- Iconic Roster: WWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster that includes WWE Legends together with “Stone Chilly” Steve Austin, Undertaker, and Andre the Big, alongside present WWE Superstars together with “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and Roman Reigns, whose larger-than-life entrances and signature strikes are heightened by ultra- sensible graphics.
- New Match Sorts and Enhancements on Current Match Sorts: Gamers requested, and WWE 2K24 delivers, with 4 new, chaotic match sorts: Particular Visitor Referee, Ambulance Match, Casket Match, and Gauntlet Match. As well as, the Backstage Brawl now options 4-player help and new interactive environmental components – together with a working elevator, breakable management room glass, and a merchandising machine with throwable sodas – whereas the Royal Rumble now affords help for eight on-line gamers in 30-Famous person on-line matches. All the acquainted WWE 2K match sorts, akin to WarGames, Excessive Guidelines, TLC, Submission, Hell in a Cell, and plenty of extra additionally return. Extra particulars on every new match sort will likely be shared quickly;
- Gameplay Upgrades: WWE 2K24 options enhancements to gameplay all through, together with Tremendous Finishers, the Buying and selling Blows mini-game, prime rope dive onto a bunch of opponents outdoors the ring, double title matches, new Paybacks and way more. New weapon sorts, together with trash cans, guitars and microphones, plus the power to throw weapons, enable gamers to convey the ache. Additionally, seven actual WWE referees are featured so as to add to the immersive expertise;
- MyGM: The favored WWE model administration simulation continues to broaden with new GMs and types to select from, extra match sorts, extra Dramas, extra Championships, expertise scouts, Famous person buying and selling between manufacturers, Famous person contract administration and the brand new Famous person Journey, which permits Superstars to earn XP, practice and degree as much as acquire new advantages after collaborating in matches;
- MyFACTION: The team-building mode during which gamers gather, handle, and improve an array of WWE Superstars and Legends to create their final four-person factions returns with a brand new direct buy card market and up to date multiplayer expertise. Gamers can now compete in ranked on-line QuickPlay with distinctive rewards and seasonal leaderboards, problem themselves with Weekly Towers, and tackle a revamped Faction Wars 2.0, that includes extra real-world factions, extra 4v4 match sorts, a Faction Wars particular reward store and extra. New themed card packs and targets will proceed to roll out commonly all year long with seasonal content material refreshes;
- MyRISE: In WWE 2K’s distinctive profession mode expertise, two new storylines – Undisputed (males’s) and Unleashed (girls’s) – put gamers in charge of customized created Superstars trying to make a reputation for themselves and cement their legacies in WWE historical past. That includes Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Mick Foley and others performing MyRISE voiceover for the primary time, alongside different Superstars and Legends, expanded rewards, unique MyRISE characters and unlockables carrying-over into different sport modes, and new environments, MyRISE is extra impactful on the general WWE 2K expertise than ever earlier than;
- Universe: The final word WWE Universe sandbox that places gamers in command of Famous person rosters, feuds, champions, weekly reveals, and Premium Stay Occasions now options expanded Rivalry actions, together with run-ins, Cash within the Financial institution cash-ins, situations and brawls, in addition to new cutscenes, Particular Visitor Referee help, Double Title Matches and a Loser Leaves City stipulation;
- Creation Suite: The crown jewel of the WWE 2K franchise, the best-in-class, most detailed and strong creation suite returns with all-new help for Create-A-Referee and Create-A-Signal, in addition to new components and animations to design customized Superstars, GMs, arenas, entrances, transfer units, championships and extra.
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