WWE and 2K Games have partnered up once again to bring us the latest iteration of their popular wrestling franchise. Stick with us and let’s find out when we will be able to play this latest instalment in the WWE series, as we reveal the release date for WWE 2K24 in this article.
One of the major challenges that every annual game has to face is how to innovate and be better than the previous versions. This is not an easy task, especially when the previous game is the acclaimed WWE 2K23. With that said, WWE 2K24 is going bigger and louder than before, with a massive roster of 200 stars, both modern and timeless icons. Additionally, new game modes are being added along with new match types.
- The Deluxe Edition includes: Deluxe Edition Bonus Pack featuring Gold MyFACTION* cards and alternate attires for Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair, the Nightmare Family Pack featuring Undashing Cody Rhodes with his iconic cowl and mask, vintage ‘76 Dusty Rhodes and ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham, Stardust, and more, & the Season Pass featuring five post-launch DLC character packs, including the MyRISE Mega-Boost and Supercharger packs.
- FORTY YEARS OF WRESTLEMANIA – WrestleMania is the biggest event in sports entertainment, where Superstars become WWE Legends. Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.
- AN ICONIC ROSTER – WWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster featuring WWE Legends like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker, and Andre the Giant, alongside current WWE Superstars “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and Roman Reigns, whose larger-than-life entrances and signature moves are heightened by ultra-realistic graphics.
- NEW MATCH TYPES – From Guest Referee to Casket, Gauntlet, and Ambulance matches, there are a bevy of new match types to experience in WWE 2K24, including support for multiple Superstars in Backstage Brawl.
- BUILD YOUR FACTION – Assemble your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends in MyFACTION. Acquire cards, build a dominant faction, compete in online multiplayer and the all-new ranked quickplay. Plus, earn exciting promotional and final rank rewards as you climb the new seasonal leaderboard!
What is the Release Date for WWE 2K24?
Word-wide release of WWE 2K24 is scheduled for March 8, 2024. This is great news for fans of this long-running franchise. With only a few days left before the launch, the pre-orders are up for grabs. Additionally, if you are impatient and cannot wait for March 8, some of the pre-order options can help shorten the waiting time.
Is there an Early Access?
Yes, those who pre-ordered WWE 2K24 Deluxe and Forty Years of WrestleMania Editions will be able to access the game earlier. The early digital release will be a few days before the full release, on March 5, 2024.
What are the new features in WWE 2K24?
To separate itself from its predecessors, WWE 2K24 introduces new features to well-known gameplay. Some of the all-new features in the game include:
- New Match Types – reminiscent of the Casket Match, the Ambulance Match is introduced along with the Gauntlet Match.
- 2K Showcase of the Immortals Mode – recreates some of the greatest matches from WrestleMania’s 40 years of history.
- MyRISE – create your Superstar and embark on an epic journey from the WWE Performance Center to the main event of WrestleMania.
- MyFACTION – create your Faction from a roster of current and past superstars and battle against other groups.
- MyGM Mode – run the show as an executive, building shows, signing free agents, managing a roster of top superstars, and competing with other regional managers.
- Universe Mode – control the entire WWE Univers.