2K and Visual Concepts are back, as WWE 2K24 powers into the ring, delivering the latest and greatest installment in the franchise to date. And this time around, it’s WrestleMania that is front and centre.
Available today for players looking to step into the ring on Xbox, PlayStation and PC is WWE 2K24. It comes about via a couple of editions of the game which allows for early access ahead of the ‘official’ street release of March 8th. Yes, you’ll need to pay for the privilege, but it’s possibly a price worth paying.
WWE 2K24 is available now
On Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, WWE 2K24 follows on from previous iterations of the WWE 2K franchise to hit harder than ever before. it is found celebrating some forty years of WrestleMania as it goes. It’s a place where Superstars will fast become Legends. With a roster of characters and planned DLC and Season Pass drops filling it out for months ahead.
If you are at all familiar with the WWE series, you’ll probably be wanting to get into the ring right now. Do so and the usual game modes will be present. Like MyFACTION, MyRISE, MyGM and more. Each will let you prove your worth, with all the fan favourite characters in house.
But it’s probably the focus on WrestleMania which makes this year’s edition the most exciting. WWE 2K24 will celebrate four decades of the biggest name in the sport, with 2K pushing out a Showcase of the Immortals and some unforgettable matches.
Key features
- 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 like “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.
- PROVE YOURSELF IN MyRISE – Unleash your raw talent and become the undisputed champ in MyRISE, featuring two thrilling career arcs and original storylines chronicling your ascent to WWE stardom from the men’s and women’s divisions.
- 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!
- CONTROL THE WWE UNIVERSE – Develop feuds, weekly shows, and more in Universe mode, WWE 2K24’s ultimate sandbox, with expanded rivalry actions, all-new cutscenes, and support for double-title matches!
- CALL THE SHOTS IN MyGM – Oversee the biggest brands and Superstars in sports entertainment as you challenge rival general managers for the top spot in MyGM. Explore more match types, more brands, and new general managers. Trade Superstars between brands, make executive decisions on contracts, and amp up the drama.
So how do you play WWE 2K24 early?
WWE 2K24 is available right now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, via the Deluxe Edition for £89.99. That gives 3-days early access over the Standard Edition, adding all of the following…
- Deluxe Edition Bonus Pack featuring Gold MyFACTION* cards and alternate attires for Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair.
- Nightmare Family Pack featuring Undashing Cody Rhodes with his iconic cowl and mask, vintage ‘76 Dusty Rhodes and ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham, Stardust, and an exclusive MyFACTION character of the Mattel ‘Defining Moments’ Bruised Cody Rhodes action figure with Gold MyFACTION card, Dusty Rhodes ’76 MyFACTION card, and Pharaoh Manager card.
- Season Pass featuring five post-launch DLC character packs, including the MyRISE Mega-Boost and Supercharger packs.
- 3 Day Early Access
And then we have WWE 2K24 WrestleMania Edition. You’re looking at a hefty £104.99 for access, but in return you’ll find about as much content as you will ever need.
- Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition Bonus Pack, available Summer 2024, featuring the WrestleMania 40 Arena, as well as Gold MyFACTION cards, and alternate WrestleMania attires for Triple H (WM 30), Rhea Ripley (WM 36), ‘Macho King’ Randy Savage (WM 6), Charlotte Flair (WM 32), and Rey Mysterio (WM 22).
- Deluxe Edition Bonus Pack featuring Gold MyFACTION cards and alternate attires for Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair.
- Nightmare Family Pack featuring Undashing Cody Rhodes with his iconic cowl and mask, vintage ‘76 Dusty Rhodes and ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham, Stardust, and an exclusive MyFACTION character of the Mattel ‘Defining Moments’ Bruised Cody Rhodes action figure with Gold MyFACTION card, Dusty Rhodes ‘76 MyFACTION card, and Pharaoh Manager card.
- Season Pass features five post-launch DLC character packs, including the MyRISE Mega-Boost Pack, and SuperCharger Pack.
- Showcase Superstar Unlock that automatically unlocks all playable Superstars from 2K Showcase of the Immortals.
- 3 Day Early Access
Or wait for the Standard Edition of WWE
Alternatively, the Standard Cross-Gen Edition of WWE 2K24 on Xbox will be available on March 8th for £64.99.
You’ll find WWE 2K24 on PlayStation and PC too.
Our full review of WWE 2K24 on Xbox is on the way. Stay tuned.
WWE 2K24 Description
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.