WWE 2K22andWWE 2K23put the franchise back on track after the disastrous launch ofWWE 2K20, and many fans will be looking forWWE 2K24to carry this momentum in 2024. The game is currently unannounced, but given the annualization of the franchise as well as the ongoing success of the WWE at large,WWE 2K24seems like a safe bet (almost like Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso helping Roman Reigns win his matches).
In fact,WWE 2K24recently got a rating from the Brazil ratings boardsuggesting the game’s development is ongoing. The big question on many minds is not ifWWE 2K24happens, but when, and luckily,WWE 2K22andWWE 2K23can be a good gauge for everything from its reveal to its actual content.
WWE 2K24 Reveal in 2024
WWE 2K20and prior games used to be revealed at SummerSlam before being released in the latter months of the year, butWWE 2K22andWWE 2K23both bucked this tradition. Likely due to the development changes that took place afterWWE 2K20, both games would instead be revealed at the Royal Rumble and released sometime in March. This is arguably the perfect timing for a WWE game. Not only does the Royal Rumble kick off the road to WrestleMania, but WrestleMania takes place in early April. This means the hype around WWE is at an all-time high and so too with the products surrounding it. Getting anew WWE gamea few weeks before WrestleMania goes a long way for those who love wrestling and video games. Because of this, it is not likely to change. WWE fans can expectWWE 2K24to be revealed at the Royal Rumble, with a release date following in March 2024.
In fact, it’s entirely plausible to narrow it down further. Annualized games stick to certain schedules, which are often tighter than other games in development, so they are often released in the same periods.WWE 2K22was released on the second Friday of March 2022, whileWWE 2K23was released on the third Friday. The first Friday is likely out, as well as the last Friday since it is perhaps a little close to WrestleMania. Therefore, the likeliest dates forWWE 2K24’s release datesare:
What to Expect From WWE 2K24 Gameplay
Where it gets dicey is the actual content of the video game, and this is the area where fans should keep their expectations in check. It’s one thing to hope for a fantastic video game that takes everything and dials it to 11, but as an annualized series, the game is likely to see more incremental improvements. This doesn’t mean they won’t be game-changers or drastically impactWWE 2K24’s gameplay experience, but fans shouldn’t expect major overhauls.
WWE 2K24 Cover Star - Who Will It Be?
Perhaps the biggest question is which WWE superstar will be represented on the cover, as well as appear in the Showcase Mode. Prior WWE games would sometimes have differing cover stars and showcase modes, but given that bothWWE 2K22andWWE 2K23put their cover stars (Rey Mysterio and John Cena) in the Showcase, it’s likely to continue. Notably, Mysterio and Cena both have long careers and have been associated with the WWE for quite some time, therefore that might be a metric to consider. Although this is just pure speculation, the most likelyWWE 2K24Cover Starsfeel like…
Of course, it would not be surprising to see Visual Concepts throw a curveball here, but it all remains to be seen.
WWE 2K24’s Big Gimmick
WhileWWE 2K22’s return was the “special” element of the game, it didn’t really have any major gimmicks.WWE 2K23put its new WarGames game modefront and center, however, and it would be interesting to see if this continued in some way. It would be great if the games put major emphasis on certain new gameplay elements to help sell the game. It’s impossible to predict what this could be, but given that WarGames was put on par with John Cena in many ways, it would be great to see a new big match type introduced alongsideWWE 2K24’s Cover Star.
WWE 2K24’s MyRise Game Mode
WWE 2K23’s MyRise Game Modesaw players pursue two personal stories, where they had a few dialogue choices and a few choices that dictated which way their careers would go. Hopefully,WWE 2K24keeps this up by adding more depth to the story, adding more impact to the choices, and complementing these with several other quality-of-life improvements. It’s fair to say, however, thatWWE 2K23improved onWWE 2K22’s MyRise Mode, and hopefully that continues.
WWE 2K24’s MyGM Mode
WWE 2K23’s MyGM Mode is addicting, but hopefully, Visual Concepts takes the concept a little bit further. It would be great if the calendar of PPVs made more sense than being seemingly random every four weeks leading into WrestleMania, and it would be great if events like Elimination Chamber and The Royal Rumble were entirely possible as well. Either way,WWE 2K23’s MyGM Mode has the fundamentals, soWWE 2K24needs to add the flair.
WWE 2K24 All Game Modes
In general, players can probably expect
Again, the thing to keep in mind here is thatWWE 2K24is likely to feature several incremental improvements across the board, with maybe there being a huge focus on one certain element, but it’s not going to be a completely different game. Fans can expectWWE 2K24to be better thanWWE 2K23for sure, but they shouldn’t expect every single thing they want in the game, as many developers at Visual Concepts likely want the same thing but face many time constraints.
WWE 2K24 DLC Season Pass
Of course, WWE 2K24 will likely continue its Season Passes that add more wrestlers to the roster every year, but WWE 2K24 has an interesting opportunity. CM Punk’s return at Survivor Series no doubt sent waves throughout the community, andWWE 2K24adding CM Punk would be the first game in ten yearsto do so. However, it’s hard to know for sure if there is enough time between then and the release to get CM Punk into the base roster or, from 2K’s perspective, if that would be the best move here. If he’s not on the base roster, it feels like there’s a solid chance he’s in DLC, and that’s surely going to sell well. Either way, CM Punk seems bound forWWE 2K24given the hype around his return.
WWE 2K23
WHERE TO PLAY
Expanded features, gorgeous graphics, and the ultimate WWE experience. Hit the ring with a deep roster of WWE Superstars and Legends including Roman Reigns, “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and more!2K SHOWCASE: INTERACTIVE SPORTS DOCUMENTARY: Play through the key moments and toughest opponents of John Cena’s storied 20-year WWE career. And in a franchise-first, take on the role of each marquee opponent - some of WWE’s greatest of all time - as you aim to take down Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect.IT’S WARGAMES: The fan-favorite action-packed WarGames makes its debut in WWE 2K23 and delivers heart-pounding 3v3 and 4v4 multiplayer mayhem inside two side-by-side rings, surrounded by a double-steel cage!YOUR SHOW, YOUR CHOICESWith MyGM: take the reins of a weekly show and compete against rival general managers for brand supremacy. Now featuring more GMs to choose from, additional show options, multiple seasons, expanded match cards, and more match types for up to 4 players.YOU HOLD ALL THE CARDS: Collect and upgrade cards of WWE Superstars and Legends to build the ultimate faction and compete for global dominance in MyFACTION, now featuring online multiplayer!DEFINE YOUR FUTURE IN MyRISE: Walk through the curtains for your WWE debut and shape your career as a WWE Superstar with the decisions you make along the way through distinct storylines - The Lock and The Legacy.THE UNIVERSE IS ALL YOURS: WWE Universe Mode is the ultimate sandbox that puts you in charge of WWE, from Superstar rosters, feuds, champions, weekly shows, and more!
