WWE 2K24 | |||
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Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
Release Date | |
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March 8, 2024 More Details |
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Genre | |
Sports, Simulation | |
Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
$59.99 - $119.99 | |
Developer | Publisher |
Visual Concepts | 2K |
Number of Players | Age Rating |
Single-player Local Co-op (1-4) Online (1-8) |
T |
Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
60 hours | No |
Official Website | Official Website for WWE 2K24 |
WWE 2K24 Latest News
⚫︎ WWE 2K24 is announced as a nominee for Best Sports/Racing Game at The Game Awards 2024. (Game8)
WWE 2K24 Overview
WWE 2K24 is a professional wrestling simulation sports game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. The game released on March 8, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. It is the twenty-fourth mainline entry in the WWE games series, serving as the tenth installment in the WWE 2K franchise and sequel to WWE 2K23. The game allows players to compete in wrestling matches in real-time as WWE Superstars and as customized characters. It is released in March 2024 alongside celebrations of the momentous 40th anniversary of Wrestlemania, the biggest pro-wrestling show in the world. The game features the 2K Showcase of the Immortals, a series of the 21 playable Wrestlemania matches that also allow to relive the events’ most unforgettable stories and historical career-defining moments.
WWE 2K24 Gameplay
In WWE 2K24, players control professional wrestlers and input commands to perform striking, grappling, running, and aerial moves. Moves can be chained to form combinations, and include a wrestler's Signature move and Finisher move. Player compete in a variety of match types incuding classic showdowns set to professional wrestling rules, as well as gimmick-match types such as Casket and Ambulance matches.
WWE 2K24 features a career mode called MyRISE where players can create their own wrestler character and complete an original storyline which sees them rise through the ranks of the WWE roster to achieve superstardom.
WWE 2K24 Reviews
A Celebrated Sequel
WWE 2K24 debuted to positive reviews upon release, garnering favorable critic reviews that proclaim it as a huge step-up from its predecessor. The game received praise for its improvement on gameplay and mechanics, as well as overall refinements to the game. Game8 gave WWE 2K24 an overall rating of 80/100, commending it for packing in hours of entertainment and endless replay value. TheGamer gave the game a 3.5/5 rating, indicating in their review that WWE 2K24 makes wrestling fun and easy to get into, as well as praising the game's Showcase Mode. WWE 2K24 sits at a 81/100 Metacritic rating, with critics expressing admiration for the direction 2K Games and Visual Concepts have taken.
Meanwhile, player reception of WWE 2K24 indicates a mostly positive and favorable response. Players have expressed that they found the Showcase Mode enjoyable, as well as commending the developers for the improvements done in this installment of WWE 2K. However, players have expressed disappointment in buggy online play.
WWE 2K24 Trailer
Showcase of the Immortals Trailer
The Showcase of the Immortals trailer goes through historical Wrestlemania moments throughout the decades, and shows footage of the game being able to relive 21 of those matches.
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