Still developed by Visual Concepts, whose redemption is awaited at the turn after a WWE 2K20 of sinister memory, WWE 2K22 will be worn by Rey Mysterio, who celebrates his 20th anniversary as a masked outfielder and spokesperson for the lucha libre Mexican. But beyond the choice of the ambassador, the players especially expect to discover the improvements and novelties of this opus. It is therefore a question of a revamped game engine offering a level of realism never before achieved by the franchise, a more intuitive control scheme or even a more immersive staging.
The 2K Showcase mode will feature Rey Mysterio and the most iconic moments from his 20 years of wrestling, while the My Rise mode will allow players to chart their own path to glory. The Universe mode and the Creation Tool will also be there, this time with the prospect of sharing your creations on all platforms. “Whether it’s taking control of brands, premium live events, match results, rivalries, and more – or creating the ultimate customization of Superstars, Arenas and Championships – players can share all their creations with the global WWE 2K22 community with first-ever cross-platform sharing“, explains the press release.
In the news section, two new modes are announced. My GM will allow the player to slip into the WWE General Manager’s garb and make the right decisions to grow the brand, while My Faction mode caters to collectors and managers with weekly events and regular updates. Of course, expect 2K Games and Visual Concepts to reveal more details about available modes, features, and fighters in the coming weeks.
WWE 2K22 will be available for 60 euros on PC, 70 euros on PS4/Xbox One and 75 euros on PS5/Xbox Series. For those who won’t get their new console until later, a cross-gen bundle will be available on PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store for 80 euros. For the biggest fans, a deluxe edition will be available for 100 euros, on the shelves and for download. It includes the game, the Immortal Undertaker Pack, the Season Pass which contains five DLC packs, the SuperCharger and Mega Boost for the My Ascension mode as well as content for the mobile game WWE SuperCard. Do you want more ? Available only for download, the nWo 4-Life edition will be sold for 120 euros and will add bonuses in honor of the faction’s 25th anniversary. Finally, players who pre-order the deluxe edition or the nWo 4-Life edition will be entitled to start updating three days before the others.