The ESRB (Entertainment Software Ratings Board) rated WWE 2K24 as “T” for Teen, and references Blood, Use of Alcohol, Violence and Suggestive Themes which is pretty much expected from the franchise. Additionally, In-Game purchases (microtransactions) are also mentioned.
WWE 2K24 ESRB Rating and Summary:
T(Teen) – Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
This is a wrestling game in which players compete in matches with real-world wrestlers from the WWE rosters. Players can progress through different storylines while performing strikes and wrestling moves (e.g., submissions, grapples, holds) against opponents. In some matches, players can use objects (e.g., chairs, guitars, sledgehammers) to inflict damage on opponents. Some attacks cause blood to appear on wrestlers’ heads and faces; video footage of historic bouts also depict blood on wrestlers. Some characters wear revealing outfits (e.g., deep cleavage, low-cut tops) and make taunting gestures (e.g., crotch chop, slapping buttocks, gyrating hips) during intros and matches. An entrance video depicts a camera panning up a female wrestler’s short shorts and partially exposed chest (hands covering breasts). A video segment depicts a wrestler drinking beer and/or spitting beer at an opponent; beer is also referenced during an interview clip. Some wrestlers are seen raising their middle fingers to the crowd/opponents; the word “a*s” is referenced in the dialogue.
So far, the ESBR rating of the game seems to be par for the course, which isn’t surprising at all.
Will WWE 2K24 Feature Microtransctions?
Based on the ESRB rating, it confirms that “in-game purchases” will be in the game, which means players can expect game’s currency (VC) to be available for purchase once again alongside other items. Given this has been the case the past few years, this isn’t really anything new.
The latest installment of the wrestling sim will be released March 5 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Source: ESRB
How is this rated T by the ESRB when it has alcohol, blood, violence and suggestive themes, yet SJW’s are always all concerned about censorship for anime games and nudity when they get a western release.