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WWE 2K22
Standard cover art featuring Rey Mysterio
Developer(s)Visual Concepts
Publisher(s)2K Sports
SeriesWWE 2K
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
ReleasenWo 4-Life Edition; Deluxe Edition
March 8, 2022
Standard Edition
March 11, 2022
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

WWE 2K22 is an upcoming professional wrestling video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. It is the twenty-second overall installment of the video game series based on WWE, the ninth game under the WWE 2K banner, and the successor to 2019's WWE 2K20.[1][2][3][4][5] It will be released on March 11, 2022 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.[6]

Gameplay & features

MyRISE

WWE 2K's MyCareer mode will be rebranded as MyRISE and will focus on separate stories for both male and female superstars. Using created superstars, players can form alliances, make enemies, and branch into subplots based upon the user’s choices, allowing players to choose their journey like never before.[7][8]

2K Showcase

2K Showcase will return, featuring cover superstar Rey Mysterio, allowing players to play through the biggest moments of his WWE career. The 2K Showcase mode will incorporate new features and updates. By progressing through, players will be able to unlock new characters, attires, and arenas.[7][8]

At IGN Fan Fest 2022, a match between Rey Mysterio and Dolph Ziggler feature a transition method between in game to real time video while the action was in sequence.

MyFACTION

2K22 will feature a new mode called MyFACTION. In it, players will be able to build a wrestling stable by collecting, managing, and upgrading WWE Superstars with regular updates and weekly events. MyFACTION will feature player cards from throughout WWE's history.[7][8]

Universe Mode

Universe mode returns with several updates, including the ability to change camera angles while spectating matches. Other new features include playing exclusively as a single superstar, focusing only on their matches and storylines.[7][8]

MyGM

MyGM, formerly known as "GM Mode", returns to the series for the first time since 2007's SmackDown vs. Raw 2008. Players can choose between Sonya Deville, Adam Pearce, William Regal, Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon or a custom character; to take control of one of WWE's four brands: Raw, SmackDown, NXT, or NXT UK. Players can book wrestling shows in high school gyms and on primetime television, draft superstars, manage contracts, and control costs, while trying to create the "premier" WWE brand.[7][8]

Creation Suite

Community creations in the creation suite will now be cross-platform. Custom images can now also be used in character select screens, which allowing the player to put their own photo(s) on screen.[7][8]

Soundtrack

On February 23, 2022, two weeks before the release of the game, rapper Machine Gun Kelly was announced as the official executive producer, accompanied by a short trailer which involved Kelly and WWE legend The Undertaker. The baseline soundtrack includes songs from artists such as Machine Gun Kelly, YUNGBLUD, Bert McCracken, Wu-Tang Clan, KennyHoopla, Motörhead, Poppy, Royal Blood, Bring Me The Horizon, The Weeknd, Turnstile, Asking Alexandria and Bad Bunny.[9]

Development

After WWE 2K20 received a negative reception from critics and fans, WWE 2K franchise executive producer Patrick Gilmore promised in 2020 that the title will rely more on the quality of the game.[10][11][12] The game was officially announced after a teaser trailer aired during WrestleMania 37 in April 2021.[13][14][15][16][17] The announcement came nearly a year after 2K Sports canceled a planned WWE 2K21 title.[18][19]

During the July 23, 2021 episode of SmackDown, commentator Michael Cole revealed that WWE 2K22 will feature a rebuilt game engine and smoother controls; this was later confirmed by sources close to 2K.[20] The second teaser trailer aired during SummerSlam in August 2021, announcing a release date of March 2022.[21]

On November 18, 2021, a "Hit List" trailer was released, highlighting ten specific features emphasizing the game's tagline: "It Hits Different". In the trailer, it was revealed that "GM Mode" (now known as MyGM) would be making a return to the series for the first time since 2007's WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 fourteen years ago, and that the game would feature redesigned gameplay controls.[22][23][24]

Release

On January 20, 2022, an official trailer for the game was released alongside the official release date of March 11, 2022.[25] Rey Mysterio was announced as the main cover star for the Deluxe and Standard editions.[26]

The game has three official editions: the "nWo 4-Life" edition, the "Deluxe" edition, and the "Standard" edition. The "nWo 4-Life" and "Deluxe" editions are set to be released on March 8, three days ahead of the release of the "Standard" edition on March 11.[27]

References

  1. ^ Wilson, Ben (March 11, 2021). "WWE 2K22 release date, roster, cover and everything you need to know". GamesRadar+. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  2. ^ @WWEgames (April 10, 2021). "#WWE2K22. It Hits Different. More info soon… stay tuned" (Tweet). Retrieved April 10, 2021 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Van Boom, Daniel (April 10, 2021). "WWE 2K22 game debuts at WrestleMania 37". CNET. Retrieved April 11, 2021. It's the first WWE 2K game in years, after WWE 2K20 was lambasted by critics and fans.
  4. ^ Sheehan, Gavin (April 10, 2021). "2K Games Announces WWE 2K22 During WrestleMania 37". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved April 11, 2021. It wasn't a huge shock as they kind of blew the surprise two days in advance on Twitter by letting people know they should tune in.
  5. ^ Shirey, J. Brodie (April 8, 2021). "WWE 2K Teases Announcement Coming At WrestleMania 37". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  6. ^ "Everything We Know About WWE 2K22: Release Date, Platforms, Gameplay and News - Gaming Route". Retrieved December 8, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ a b c d e f Straw, Michael (November 18, 2021). "WWE 2K22 Confirms MyGM, Announces Number of New Features". Sports Gamer Online. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  8. ^ a b c d e f Chance, Patches (January 22, 2022). "WWE 2K22 New Features: MyGM, MyFACTION, and Every Confirmed Game Mode". Real Sport 101. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  9. ^ SimoneSDH. "WWE 2K22 Official Soundtrack Revealed by Machine Gun Kelly". The SmackDown Hotel. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  10. ^ Casey, Connor (May 31, 2020). "WWE 2K's New Executive Producer Reveals Creative Direction for WWE 2K22". Comicbook.com. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  11. ^ Kim, Matt (June 1, 2020). "WWE 2K Devs Promise 'Significant Evolution' for Gameplay". IGN. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  12. ^ Olson, Mathew (June 1, 2020). "WWE 2K Dev Promises a "Significant Evolution in Gameplay" in the Next Title". USgamer. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  13. ^ @WWE (April 10, 2021). "You saw it during #WrestleMania first... #WWE2K22 is coming soon! Follow @WWEGames for updates and more" (Tweet). Retrieved April 10, 2021 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ Stewart, Marcus. "WWE 2K22 Teaser Trailer Promises To 'Hit Different'". Game Informer. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  15. ^ Aguilar, Matthew (April 10, 2021). "WWE 2K22 Reveals First Teaser Trailer". Comicbook.com. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  16. ^ Elfring, Mat (April 10, 2021). "WWE 2K22 Announced During Wrestlemania 37 With First Game Footage". GameSpot. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  17. ^ Bankhurst, Adam (April 11, 2021). "WWE 2K22 Announced During Wrestlemania 37 with Gameplay Teaser". IGN. Retrieved April 11, 2021. During Wrestlemania 37, WWE 2K22 was revealed alongside a first look at gameplay featuring Rey Mysterio and Cesaro.
  18. ^ "WWE 2K21 reportedly cancelled in favour of new game".
  19. ^ Gilliam, Ryan (April 12, 2021). "WWE 2K22 announced during WrestleMania". Polygon. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  20. ^ Cooper, Dalton (August 12, 2021). "WWE 2K22 Gameplay is Reportedly Looking 'Fantastic,' Using Rebuilt Engine". GameRant. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  21. ^ Good, Owen (August 23, 2021). "WWE 2K22 launch delayed until March". Polygon. Archived from the original on August 23, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  22. ^ Wilson, Ben (November 18, 2021). "How WWE 2K22 is reinventing itself after the disaster of WWE 2K20". GamesRadar+. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  23. ^ Purslow, Matt (November 18, 2021). "WWE 2K22 Sees Return of General Manager Mode, Plus New Faction Mode". IGN. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  24. ^ @WWE (November 18, 2021). "The #WWE2K22 Hit List reveals 10 new features and innovations that will make WWE 2K22 hit different in March 2022! @WWEgames" (Tweet). Retrieved November 20, 2021 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  25. ^ Good, Owen (January 20, 2022). "Rey Mysterio headlines WWE 2K22's launch this spring". Polygon. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  26. ^ Fiorvanti, Tim (January 20, 2022). "Rey Mysterio revealed as WWE 2K22 cover star". ESPN. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  27. ^ Reed, Chris (January 21, 2022). "WWE 2K22: Here's What Comes in Each Edition". IGN. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
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