Mark your calendars: WWE 2K24 slams in March 8
Jan 22, 2024 2:45 PMThe upcoming release of WWE 2K24 has been officially announced by 2K Games, with a launch date set for March 8th. This new installment is shaping up to amplify the wrestling game experience with the inclusion of a Showcase mode, allowing players to relive some of the most memorable matches from Wrestlemania's 40-year history while unlocking new content.
Adding to the series' signature wrestling action, WWE 2K24 introduces four new match types: Special Guest Referee, Casket Match, Gauntlet Match, and Ambulance Match. Additionally, players can now execute Super Finishers, dive onto multiple opponents outside of the ring, and use weapons in combat. Interactive elements such as a functional elevator and breakable Control Room glass further enhance backstage areas. Players can also dive into increased customization, including creating their own wrestlers and referees.
Cody Rhodes graces the standard edition cover of WWE 2K24, while the Deluxe Edition, priced at €100, features Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair. A '40 Years of Wrestlemania' special edition is also available for €120, featuring artwork of iconic wrestlers like The Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, and The Rock. These premium versions offer additional content including a season pass and early access to the game starting March 5th.
WWE 2K24 is set to release on multiple platforms including PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, and Xbox One. With its enticing new features and extensive customization options, it is poised to captivate wrestling fans and gamers alike upon its release.
What platforms will WWE 2K24 be available on?WWE 2K24 will be available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, and Xbox One.
Additional information about WWE 2K series: The WWE 2K series is a collection of professional wrestling video games that started in 2000 with the release of WWF SmackDown!. The series has evolved over time, adopting various names reflecting its current branding, but always focusing on delivering the in-ring thrills and drama associated with WWE events. Players can typically control past and present WWE superstars and legends, and engage in a variety of match types, complete with all the pomp, showmanship, and athletic prowess seen in WWE programming. As with WWE 2K24, new modes and customizations often feature prominently in each new release to offer fans fresh game experiences.
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WWE 2K24 is really upping the ante with gameplay that feels as close to a ringside seat as you can get without smelling the sweat; those new match types, Super Finishers, and backstage chaos are exactly what we fans live for. And with the '40 Years of Wrestlemania' edition, it's like a love letter to wrestling history – pricey, but for a die-hard fan, it's practically a collector's item in the making.
WWE 2K24 is really stepping up with the nostalgia factor in the Showcase mode, and those new match types are like a love letter to the long-time WWE audience. It's looking like this installment could hit that sweet spot where it captures the over-the-top spectacle of wrestling with the depth that gamers crave.