With WWE 2K24 scheduled to be released in a month’s time, 2K Games is now ramping up the marketing and awareness for the wrestling sim. The publisher has revealed the different WWE 2K24 editions players can buy, and what each one houses. In addition to that, we have our first look at actual gameplay visuals.
WWE 2K24 Different Editions:
WWE 2K24 Cross-Gen Edition Contents ($69.99):
- Digital-only version of WWE 2K23 (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S)
- Nightmare Family Pack: Featuring Undashing Cody Rhodes with his iconic cowl and mask, vintage ‘76 Dusty Rhodes and ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham, Stardust, and an exclusive MyFACTION** character of the Mattel ‘Defining Moments’ Bruised Cody Rhodes action figure with Gold MyFACTION card, Dusty Rhodes ‘76 MyFACTION card, and Pharaoh Manager card.
WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition Contents ($99.99)
- 3-day early access
- Digital-only version of WWE 2K23 (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S)
- Deluxe Edition Bonus Pack featuring Gold MyFACTION* cards and alternate attires for Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair.
- Nightmare Family Pack: Featuring Undashing Cody Rhodes with his iconic cowl and mask, vintage ‘76 Dusty Rhodes and ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham, Stardust, and an exclusive MyFACTION** character of the Mattel ‘Defining Moments’ Bruised Cody Rhodes action figure with Gold MyFACTION card, Dusty Rhodes ‘76 MyFACTION card, and Pharaoh Manager card.
- Season Pass featuring five post-launch DLC character packs, including the MyRISE Mega-Boost and Supercharger packs.
WWE 2K24 Forty Years of Wrestlemania Edition Contents ($119.99):
- 3-day early access
- Digital-only version of WWE 2K23 (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S)
- Deluxe Edition Bonus Pack featuring Gold MyFACTION* cards and alternate attires for Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair.
- Nightmare Family Pack: Featuring Undashing Cody Rhodes with his iconic cowl and mask, vintage ‘76 Dusty Rhodes and ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham, Stardust, and an exclusive MyFACTION** character of the Mattel ‘Defining Moments’ Bruised Cody Rhodes action figure with Gold MyFACTION card, Dusty Rhodes ‘76 MyFACTION card, and Pharaoh Manager card.
- Season Pass featuring five post-launch DLC character packs, including the MyRISE Mega-Boost and Supercharger packs.
- Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition Bonus Pack, available Summer 2024, featuring the WrestleMania 40 Arena, as well as Gold MyFACTION* cards, and alternate WrestleMania attires for Triple H (WM 30), Rhea Ripley (WM 36), ‘Macho King’ Randy Savage (WM 6), Charlotte Flair (WM 32), and Rey Mysterio (WM 22)**
- Showcase Superstar Unlock that automatically unlocks all playable Superstars from 2K Showcase of the Immortals.
In addition to the different flavors of WWE 2K24 players can buy, 2K has also given us our first look at gameplay! I have to admit, the graphics look amazing, though I assume what we’re seeing is from the current-gen versions of the game.
Check out the new features and what to expect from WWE 2K24’s game overview straight from 2K.
WWE 2K24 Game Overview:
FORTY YEARS OF WRESTLEMANIA
WrestleMania is the biggest event in sports entertainment, where Superstars become WWE Legends. Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.
AN ICONIC ROSTER
WWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster featuring WWE Legends like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker, and Andre the Giant, alongside current WWE Superstars like “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and Roman Reigns, whose larger-than-life entrances and signature moves are heightened by ultra-realistic graphics.
NEW MATCH TYPES
From Guest Referee to Casket, Gauntlet, and Ambulance matches, there are a bevy of new match types to experience in WWE 2K24, including support for multiple Superstars in Backstage Brawl.
PROVE YOURSELF IN MyRISE
Unleash your raw talent and become the undisputed champ in MyRISE, featuring two thrilling career arcs and original storylines chronicling your ascent to WWE stardom from the men’s and women’s divisions.
BUILD YOUR FACTION
Assemble your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends in MyFACTION. Acquire cards, build a dominant faction, compete in online multiplayer and the all-new ranked quickplay. Plus, earn exciting promotional and final rank rewards as you climb the new seasonal leaderboard!
CONTROL THE WWE UNIVERSE
Develop feuds, weekly shows, and more in Universe mode, WWE 2K24’s ultimate sandbox, with expanded rivalry actions, all-new cutscenes, and support for double-title matches!
CALL THE SHOTS IN MyGM
Oversee the biggest brands and Superstars in sports entertainment as you challenge rival general managers for the top spot in MyGM. Trade Superstars between brands, make executive decisions on contracts, and amp up the drama.
For those wondering if there will be microtransactions, yes, the ESRB rating for the game has confirmed that in-game purchases will once again be a thing (shocking no one).
WWE 2K24 releases March 8 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Deluxe and Forty Years of Wrestlemania edition buyers getting three days early access.
I might get WWE2k24 only because of the new match types and stipulations, i get that the dev’s can’t just add new matches unless they actually create a new match type but it’s getting kinda repetitive playing the same match types.