2K rings the bell on WWE 2K24 with Deluxe and Wrestlemania editions, out now

Coming down the aisle are the Deluxe and 40 Years of Wrestlemania editions of WWE 2K24, with the basic landing in a few days.

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One of the best-looking efforts in years from 2K and now-series developer Visual Concepts, WWE 2K24 looks like a worthy addition to the long history that the publisher has with WWE wrestling titles. Not only have early looks at the title been visually impressive, but there’s a massive roster of current and past stars, and a whole mess of match types to use ’em in.

And that doesn’t even begin to get into it either. The full title boasts another revision of the creation engine, so fans can make and share their own superstars, the twin MyRISE modes, the 2K Showcase… Of The Immortals, and a whole lot more.

“WWE 2K24 is a testament to the development team’s world champion-level commitment to excellence,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “Topping our best efforts each year has become a challenge we look forward to, and we’re especially proud of what we’ve achieved in our improvements to gameplay and overall quality.”

2K Games press release

WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition and WWE 2K24: 40 Years of Wrestlemania Edition are both out right now for the PC, plus PlayStation and Xbox platforms. As mentioned above too, the base version of the game will be out shortly as well, scheduled to arrive on March 8th.

Scroll down to check out all the highlights.

• 2K Showcase… Of The Immortals: For 40 years, WrestleMania set the scene for unforgettable moments – from Hulk Hogan going toe to toe with The Rock in a contest of “Icon vs Icon,” to “Stone Cold” Steve Austin refusing to tap out to Bret Hart’s Sharpshooter, to “Mr. WrestleMania” Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon innovating the ladder match, and many more. 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. Check out the trailer here; 
• Iconic Roster: WWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster of 200+, featuring WWE Legends including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, the Rock, Undertaker, Ultimate Warrior, 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. Also joining the roster is boxing icon, “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali. The complete roster list is available here;
• Four New 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 water bottles – 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. Check out the trailer here;
• MyRISE: WWE 2K’s unique career mode experience offers two new storylines: the women’s division Unleashed experience and the men’s division Undisputed experience. Players are tasked with creating an original Superstar to forge their career path and leave an unforgettable legacy, with 80 rewards to be unlocked, including arenas, Paybacks, entrances, MyFACTION cards, and championship belts. Between the two experiences, there are over six hours of original dialogue, featuring franchise-first voiceover performances from Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio, Mick Foley, Shotzi, and more. Check out the trailer here;
• 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**;
• 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;
• 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;
• Soundtrack: Curated by Executive Soundtrack producer and music icon Post Malone, WWE 2K24 features an eclectic soundtrack including artists across an array of genres, including rock, metal, country, electronic music, and rap;
• DLC Character Packs: Fan-favorite celebrities and Superstars including CM Punk, Pat McAfee, Post Malone, Jade Cargill, Iron Sheik, Diamond Dallas Page, Mr. Perfect, and more take to the ring in DLC packs, rolling out over the months ahead and available individually, or via Season Pass. These DLC offerings, alongside frequent MyFACTION updates, offer extensive post-launch content and replayability for players to enjoy. More info on Season Pass is available here.

2K Games press release