In a press release, 2K Games announced the WWE 2K20 cover stars — yes, that’s stars with an S — and they are Roman Reigns, and Becky Lynch! As far as I know, this is the first time a WWE 2K game has two stars on the front cover instead of just one, if memory servers right.
According to the press release, Lynch and Reigns will serve as ambassadors for WWE 2K20’s marketing campaign called “Step Inside” which invites players to enter the virtual ring and experience the new features the game will offer.
WWE 2K20 will include several franchise firsts alongside refined gameplay. There’s the story-driven 2K Showcase: The Women’s Evolution that will follow the careers of the Four Horsewomen — Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley, Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks — and will feature a streamlined control scheme to let players jump into the game more easily.
WWE 2K20 will let players compete as both male and female Superstars in MyCareer, Mixed Tags matches. WWE Towers will also be making a return with new challenges, including a story-driven Tower centered around the career of Roman Reigns.
Visual Concepts will also feature a new service model called “WWE 2K20 Originals” which will deliver a “wealth of 2K Showcase add-on content for player exploration beyond the game’s initial launch.” Each of the WWE 2K20 Originals will present a new playable world, and it’s own unique theme. More details regarding this will be announced in the coming months. For those wondering, there’s no mention if any of this will be free, with 2K stating, “WWE 2K20 Originals is downloadable content that may require additional purchase.”
Finally, 2K has also announced the Deluxe and Collector’s Editions and their contents for WWE 2K20.
About the WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition
Players who purchase the WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition, available in both physical and digital varieties at participating retailers, will receive in-game bonuses for the PS4™ system, Xbox One and Windows PC. Offering more than 35% in savings, the WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition includes the following items:
- Copy of WWE 2K20 video game with Deluxe Edition packaging;
- Accelerator – Take control of your WWE 2K20 experience with the Accelerator. Players can gain access to all unlockable content available at launch via the game’s Purchasable section and take full control of the overall rankings and attribute levels of all playable characters;
- Kickstart – Get a leg up in your MyCAREER by unlocking and boosting your MyPLAYER ratings and attributes with 25 additional Attribute Points and 8 Additional Skill Points. Plus, get a 25,000 VC starting bonus to unlock more Superstar parts, Moves and more! In addition to this, start with all Boost Slots unlocked plus 15 free Boosts, 2,000 free Tokens and 400 free Deluxe Tokens;
- Complete set of WWE 2K20 Originals content packages (more details to be announced);
- Additional bonus digital content, including playable Superstars Chyna™, in her first WWE 2K appearance, Hulk Hogan, “$500 Shirt” The Rock®, and Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection Mankind™ (more details to be announced);
- WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Cards (included with physical versions only).
About the WWE 2K20 Collector’s Edition
Players who purchase the WWE 2K20 Collector’s Edition at participating retailers will also receive in-game bonuses for the PS4™ system and Xbox One. Offering more than 40% in savings, the WWE 2K20 Collector’s Edition is available in physical format only, features a 20th Anniversary of SmackDown theme and includes the following items:
- Copy of WWE 2K20 video game with Collector’s Edition packaging;
- Accelerator – Take control of your WWE 2K20 experience with the Accelerator. Players can gain access to all unlockable content available at launch via the game’s Purchasable section and take full control of the overall rankings and attribute levels of all playable characters;
- Kickstart – Get a leg up in your MyCAREER by unlocking and boosting your MyPLAYER ratings and attributes with 25 additional Attribute Points and 8 Additional Skill Points. Plus, get a 25,000 VC starting bonus to unlock more Superstar parts, Moves and more! In addition to this, start with all Boost Slots unlocked plus 15 free Boosts, 2,000 free Tokens and 400 free Deluxe Tokens;
- Complete set of WWE 2K20 Originals content packages (more details to be announced);
- Additional bonus digital content, including playable Superstars Chyna™, in her first WWE 2K appearance, Hulk Hogan, “$500 Shirt” The Rock®, and Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection Mankind™ (more details to be announced);
- Physical collectibles including:
- Exclusive WWE SmackDown! Ring Skirt Relic Piece (2002-2008)
- Limited Edition WWE SmackDown! Legend Autographed Plaque (Kurt Angle™, Rey Mysterio® or Edge®)
- WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Cards.
WWE 2K20 will grapple its way out this October 22 on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.