Step into the ring and “Finish Your Story” with
Standard Edition cover Superstar “The American Nightmare” Cody
Rhodes, Deluxe Edition cover Superstars Rhea Ripley and Bianca
Belair, new match types, updated gameplay, and more
Today, 2K announced WWE® 2K24, the newest installment of
the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts,
will be coming soon for PlayStation® 5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4
(PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. As he burns a
path through WWE in an effort to claim world championship gold and
fulfill his destiny, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes
will be featured on the Standard Edition cover. Multi-time
champions and Women’s Royal Rumble winners Bianca Belair and
Rhea Ripley share the Deluxe Edition cover, marking
the first time in history two women have graced a dedicated WWE 2K
cover, while the Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition cover
features original artwork celebrating the most iconic Superstars
and Legends in WrestleMania history, including The Rock, The
Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and more.
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2K announced WWE® 2K24, the newest
installment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by
Visual Concepts, will be coming soon for PlayStation® 5 (PS5®),
PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
As he burns a path through WWE in an effort to claim world
championship gold and fulfill his destiny, “The American Nightmare”
Cody Rhodes will be featured on the Standard Edition cover.
Multi-time champions and Women’s Royal Rumble winners Bianca Belair
and Rhea Ripley share the Deluxe Edition cover, marking the first
time in history two women have graced a dedicated WWE 2K cover,
while the Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition cover features
original artwork celebrating the most iconic Superstars and Legends
in WrestleMania history, including The Rock, The Undertaker, Hulk
Hogan, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and more. (Graphic: Business
Wire)
WWE 2K24 features several franchise advancements,
including 2K Showcase…of the Immortals celebrating 40 years of
WrestleMania, four new match types such as Ambulance and Special
Guest Referee, two new MyRISE experiences, and much more. In
addition, fans can also look forward to a massive roster of more
than 200* WWE Superstars and Legends including Roman Reigns, Andre
the Giant, Becky Lynch, Batista, Kurt Angle, Asuka, Bret Hart,
Brock Lesnar, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Chyna, and more. Incredibly
realistic graphics and improved animations – with over 90% of
facial expressions updated – plus improvements to Ramp cameras and
Dive cameras, and the ability to move the camera during live
gameplay provide the most visually impressive WWE 2K experience to
date. WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of
WrestleMania Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on
Tuesday, March 5, 2024, followed by the Standard Edition and
Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition on Friday, March
8, 2024.
“I’ve been known to keep a checklist of key milestones I want to
experience on the path to finishing my story,” said Cody Rhodes.
“As an avid gamer, being named WWE 2K cover Superstar is very, very
close to the top of that list and I’m very happy to work with the
teams at 2K and Visual Concepts to bring that dream to life.”
“This is an incredible milestone in my career and I’m so excited
to show the world why WWE 2K24 is a must-have and the EST
game for every WWE fan and gamer,” said Bianca Belair.
“I’ve proven myself to be the most dominant competitor to ever
hold the WWE Women’s World Championship,” said Rhea Ripley.
“Earning the accolade of WWE 2K24 cover Superstar is only
fitting, and I’m proud to add it to my list of
accomplishments.”
“Fresh off the highest-rated game in franchise history, the WWE
2K development team continues to build on that quality,” said Greg
Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “WWE 2K24 offers more
match types, new MyRISE storylines and characters, improvements to
gameplay throughout, a 2K Showcase 40 years in the making, and so
much more. I’m very proud of the work the team has done to bring
this experience to life, and I look forward to seeing players enjoy
the game.”
WWE 2K24 features several hallmarks of the franchise, as
well some new additions and twists on fan favorites:
- 2K Showcase…of the Immortals: For 40 years, WrestleMania
has captivated millions of fans around the globe as WWE Superstars
became Legends and spectacular moments – from Hulk Hogan slamming
Andre the Giant, to “Mr. WrestleMania” Shawn Michaels and The
Undertaker putting on a match for the ages, and many more –
cemented WWE Hall of Fame legacies. “The Grandest Stage of Them
All” has drawn earth-shaking roars from 100,000+ in attendance, as
the biggest icons in WWE made history, and left every drop of
blood, sweat and tears in the squared circle. 40 years in the
making, the WWE 2K24 Showcase…of the Immortals puts players
in control, playing through the most iconic moments in WrestleMania
history as 2K’s distinctive Slingshot Tech seamlessly morphs
gameplay to live-action footage and back again for the most
immersive WrestleMania video game experience to date. A host of
unlockable content adds challenge and replay value to this
historical experience;
- Iconic Roster: WWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster
featuring WWE Legends including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin,
Undertaker, and Andre the Giant, alongside current WWE Superstars
including “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair, John
Cena, Rhea Ripley, and Roman Reigns, whose larger-than-life
entrances and signature moves are heightened by ultra-realistic
graphics;
- New Match Types and Improvements on Existing Match
Types: Players asked, and WWE 2K24 delivers, with four
new, chaotic match types: Special Guest Referee, Ambulance Match,
Casket Match, and Gauntlet Match. In addition, the Backstage Brawl
now features 4-player support and new interactive environmental
elements – including a working elevator, breakable control room
glass, and a vending machine with throwable sodas – while the Royal
Rumble now offers support for eight online players in 30-Superstar
online matches. All of the familiar WWE 2K match types, such as
WarGames, Extreme Rules, TLC, Submission, Hell in a Cell, and many
more also return. More details on each new match type will be
shared soon;
- Gameplay Upgrades: WWE 2K24 features improvements to
gameplay throughout, including Super Finishers, the Trading Blows
mini-game, top rope dive onto a group of opponents outside the
ring, double title matches, new Paybacks and much more. New weapon
types, including trash cans, guitars and microphones, plus the
ability to throw weapons, allow players to bring the pain. Also,
seven real WWE referees are featured to add to the immersive
experience;
- MyGM: The popular WWE brand management simulation
continues to expand with new GMs and brands to choose from, more
match types, more Dramas, more Championships, talent scouts,
Superstar trading between brands, Superstar contract management and
the new Superstar Journey, which allows Superstars to earn XP,
train and level up to gain new benefits after participating in
matches;
- MyFACTION: The team-building mode in which players
collect, manage, and upgrade an array of WWE Superstars and Legends
to create their ultimate four-person factions returns with a new
direct purchase card market and updated multiplayer experience.
Players can now compete in ranked online QuickPlay with unique
rewards and seasonal leaderboards, challenge themselves with Weekly
Towers, and take on a revamped Faction Wars 2.0, featuring more
real-world factions, more 4v4 match types, a Faction Wars specific
reward shop and more. New themed card packs and goals will continue
to roll out regularly throughout the year with seasonal content
refreshes**;
- MyRISE: In WWE 2K’s unique career mode experience, two
new storylines – Undisputed (men’s) and Unleashed (women’s) – put
players in control of custom created Superstars looking to make a
name for themselves and cement their legacies in WWE history.
Featuring Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Mick Foley and others
performing MyRISE voiceover for the first time, alongside other
Superstars and Legends, expanded rewards, original MyRISE
characters and unlockables carrying-over into other game modes, and
new environments, MyRISE is more impactful on the overall WWE 2K
experience than ever before;
- Universe: The ultimate WWE Universe sandbox that puts
players in charge of Superstar rosters, feuds, champions, weekly
shows, and Premium Live Events now features expanded Rivalry
actions, including run-ins, Money in the Bank cash-ins, scenarios
and brawls, as well as new cutscenes, Special Guest Referee
support, Double Title Matches and a Loser Leaves Town
stipulation;
- Creation Suite: The crown jewel of the WWE 2K franchise,
the best-in-class, most detailed and robust creation suite returns
with all-new support for Create-A-Referee and Create-A-Sign, as
well as new parts and animations to design custom Superstars, GMs,
arenas, entrances, move sets, championships and more;
- Peacock™ Promotion:*** New subscribers get 1 month of
Peacock at no extra cost (a $5.99 value) with purchase of any
edition of WWE 2K24 by April 14, 2024. Promotional code must
be redeemed between March 12 and May 31, 2024. After offer ends,
plan auto-renews at the then-current retail price (plus tax) until
canceled by subscriber. Eligibility restrictions and terms apply.
See https://www.peacocktv.com/offer-terms/2k for full terms,
availability, redemption, and cancellation instructions.
WWE 2K24 Editions
WWE 2K24 features four editions of the game: Standard
Edition, Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition,
Deluxe Edition, and Forty Years of WrestleMania
Edition:
- The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99 on
previous-gen platforms (PS4, Xbox One consoles) and PC and for
$69.99 on current-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S);
- Pre-Order Bonus Offers****: Players who pre-order the
WWE 2K24 Standard Edition will receive the
Nightmare Family Pack, a bonus pack of content including
four playable Superstars – two alternate versions of Cody Rhodes
(The “Undashing” masked Cody and the flamboyant Stardust), as well
as the 1976 version of his father, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes,
plus one of Dusty’s greatest rivals, “Superstar” Billy Graham, all
available as playable characters. Additional MyFACTION content
includes three MyFACTION cards – a Mattel “Bruised” Cody Rhodes
Gold Rarity card and, for the first time ever, Cody’s dog, Pharaoh,
appears in WWE 2K as a Gold Rarity Manager card**. In addition, all
Digital Pre-Orders of any edition of WWE 2K24 will include
the Standard Edition of WWE 2K23, the highest-rated game in
franchise history according to Metacritic*****;
- The Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available
for $69.99 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The Standard Cross-Gen
Digital Edition includes the Standard Edition across
previous and current-gen platforms within the same console family
and the same PlayStation or Xbox account******;
- The Deluxe Edition will be available for $99.99 for PS4,
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The Deluxe Edition
includes the Standard Cross-Gen Edition, Nightmare Family
Pack, plus a Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC content
packs*******; the MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger;
Gold Rarity Rhea Ripley MyFACTION Card, Gold Rarity Bianca Belair
MyFACTION Card, and alternate attires for Bianca and Rhea. The
Deluxe Edition will be available from March 5, 2024 – three
days ahead of Standard and Cross-Gen Editions!;
- The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition will be
available for $119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and
PC. In addition to the Standard Cross-Gen Edition and all
bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition, the Forty
Years of WrestleMania Edition includes the Forty Years of
WrestleMania Pack, which features alternate attires for “Macho
King” Randy Savage (WrestleMania 6), Rey Mysterio (WrestleMania
22), Triple H (WrestleMania 30), Charlotte Flair (WrestleMania 33),
and Rhea Ripley (WrestleMania 36), as well as Gold Rarity MyFACTION
cards for each, instant unlocking of all playable Showcase
characters, and the WrestleMania 40 Arena, which will be available
after launch.******* The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition
will be available from March 5, 2024 – three days ahead of
Standard and Standard Cross-Gen Editions!
For more information on WWE 2K24, visit the game’s
official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on
TikTok, X, Instagram, and subscribe on Twitch and YouTube. Official
campaign hashtags #WWE2K24 and #FinishYourStory. Tune-in to Monday
Night Raw tonight to see the announcement trailer and cover
stars.
Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing
label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
*Some Superstars require unlocking via gameplay, or pre-order
purchase.
**WWE 2K24 and internet access required to play MyFACTION
content. Online Account (13+) required to access online features.
See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for
additional details.
***Purchase by 4/14/24. Must redeem between 3/12/24 and 5/31/24.
Offer limited to US customers who are 18+ only. Offer available
with a purchase of WWE 2K24. Offer includes one month of access to
Peacock Premium at no extra cost (a $5.99 value), available to new
Peacock subscribers only who have purchased and installed WWE 2K24
and linked their 2K Account (2K Accounts are free. After offer
ends, plan auto-renews at the then-current retail price (plus tax)
until you cancel. Code for Peacock Premium Subscription will be
delivered via email to the email associated with the linked 2K
Account. Eligibility restrictions and terms apply. See
https://www.peacocktv.com/offer-terms/2k for full terms,
availability, redemption, and cancellation instructions.
****Pre-Order Bonus Offers: Nightmare Family Pack pre-order
bonus offer available through March 14, 2024. Pre-order WWE 2K24
Standard Edition and receive the Nightmare Family Pack, which
includes four playable characters and three gold-tier MyFACTION
cards (Dusty Rhodes ’76, Mattel Cody Rhodes, and Pharoah (Manager).
The Nightmare Family Pack is included with Deluxe and Forty Years
of WrestleMania editions. For digital pre-orders, items will be
automatically entitled in-game. For physical pre-orders, items will
be redeemed in game via code provided in box. Terms apply.
Pre-order WWE 2K24 Standard Edition (Digital) on any platform
through March 14, 2024 and receive a digital copy of WWE 2K23
Standard Edition for the same platform. Digital copy of WWE 2K23
will be automatically entitled and available to download following
pre-order. WWE 2K23 must be downloaded to the platform account used
to pre-order WWE 2K24 and is non-transferable. Offer not available
to platform accounts that already own WWE 2K23 on the same
platform. Terms apply.
*****Based on WWE 2K23's Metacritic scores on PS5, Xbox Series
X|S and PC as of December 19, 2023.
******PlayStation 5 console required to play PS5 version.
PlayStation 4 console required to play PS4 version. Xbox Series X|S
console required to play Xbox Series X|S version. Xbox One console
required to redeem and use Xbox One version.
*******For digital orders, post-launch Forty Years of
WrestleMania Pack content and DLC will be automatically delivered
on release for PC users, available for download in the PlayStation
store/Library tile for PS4 and PS5 users, and available for
download in Microsoft Store for Xbox users. For physical orders,
post-launch DLC will be available upon release and redeemed in game
via code provided in box. DLC will also be available for purchase
separately.
About 2K
Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive
entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and
mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail
and digital download. The Company is home to many talented
development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games,
Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber and HB
Studios. 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and
entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA® 2K; renowned
BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization® and XCOM®
brands; popular WWE® 2K and WWE® SuperCard franchises; as well as
the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR® 2K. Additional
information about 2K and its products may be found at 2k.com and on
the Company’s official social media channels.
2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
(NASDAQ: TTWO).
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Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive
entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops
and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K,
Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed
for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile including smartphones
and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital
download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The
Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the
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