It’s full steam ahead for WWE 2K23’s race to the finish line, and a new trailer reveals our first look at several WWE superstars and new WarGames gameplay. The roster looks fantastic from the trailer alone, as fans get their first glimpse of Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul, Cora Jade, John Cena, Roman Reigns, The Usos, Seth Rollins, Alba Fyre, Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, Macho Man Randy Savage, Sheamus, Sami Zayn, Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Bret Hart and more. You can find the full trailer in the video below.
We’re also getting a look at Bad Bunny, who will make his WWE 2K in-game debut and be available via pre-order. As for the WarGames match, you’ll see The Bloodline take on some of their frequent foes, including Kevin Owens, Sheamus, and Drew McIntyre. You can see some of the chaos that ensues during a WarGames match, but for our full thoughts, check out our impressions here.
The game will also feature a 2K Showcase mode that puts the spotlight on John Cena, but unlike Cena’s previous showcase, this time players will try to beat Cena in his most memorable losses instead of trying to play out his biggest wins. You can also revisit My GM, My FACTION, My RISE, and Universe modes, all of which feature improvements over last year’s game.
There are four editions of the game and two editions give you unique bonuses and early access to the game. The four editions are split into Standard, Cross-gen, Deluxe and Icon. WWE 2K23 Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition will offer early access starting March 14, while the Standard Edition and Cross-Get Edition will be released on Friday, March 17. Here everything is included in the Icon Edition.
The Icon Edition is available for $119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC, featuring original cover art by famed WWE-inspired artist Rob Schamberger. In addition to the Standard Edition and all of the Deluxe Edition’s bonus content, the Icon Edition includes the Ruthless Aggression Pack, celebrating 20 years of John Cena’s WWE career with John Cena’s early “Prototype” character and “Leviathan” Batista. , developmental rookie versions of Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton, the John Cena Legacy Championship and WrestleMania 22 Arena. Additional bonus content includes an Emerald Paul Heyman MyFACTION Manager Card and three Deluxe Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs. The Icon Edition will be available March 14, 2023 – three days ahead of Standard and Cross-Gen Editions!*****.
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