After the WWE 2K20 industrial disaster, 2K and its Visual Concepts studio took time to think. As fans of wrestling games know, this resulted in a new episode missing last year. And should WWE 2K22 be released later than originally planned, the publisher has decided to divulge some information about it beforehand.
2K has just revealed its hit list, a name for the top 10 innovations it wants to offer in WWE 2K22. Earlier this week, through Zoom, we were able to attend a conference dedicated to WWE 2K22. For the latter, members of the game team gave us a brief explanation of what the different items on the list mean.
According to 2K, WWE 2K22 is the most ambitious WWE game they have ever worked on. The developers state that the game is a mix of their vision and player feedback. They claim to have spent a lot of time listening to players’ opinions and studying their requests.
His hit list for WWE 2K22 consists of 10 “Innovations. Here they are as presented to us by Visual Concepts:
Revised game engine
For starters, 2K claims to have rebuilt the engines for both gameplay and animation. More than 30,000 movements that were already in the past have been reinstated. And more than 5,000 new movements have been added. The timing of the game has been completely revised and the developers promise a better response time of the controller in hand.
New orders
The developers want players to be in control every time. The combo system has also been simplified. And as mentioned above, the response time has been reduced.
Stunning graphics
Visual Concepts explains that the particles, textures and shakers have all been redesigned. The same applies to camera angles and light management. The game team wants to offer more realistic graphics. She also explains that the superstars have been saved. And that the process is still being done using the same system that is used for NBA 2K.
Immersive presentation
The sound environment has also been revised. VC talks about taking hours of new comments. The various sound effects have also been modified, for example by adding sounds associated with the anticipation of the audience. Changes in camera angles also play a role here. The goal is to reproduce what happens on WWE shows more faithfully than ever before.
New WWE 2K showcase
WWE 2K’s single player is back. The theme of this episode is the most legendary games of some superstars. Goal games are presented with interviews, documentaries, etc.
My MG
The General Manager mode from the Smackdown vs Raw series is finally back. The player here has to move his league from small gyms to prime-time television shows. In order to get there, of course, he has to deal with things like contracts, drafts, etc. Further information on this is promised by 2K in February.
MaFaction
This is where the right player creates, manages and improves his group of wrestlers. It’s a single player mode with weekly events. In this regard, 2K states that it is the only mode in which there are microtransactions. However, these are not of the “Pay to Win” type. And the virtual currency that can be used here can also be earned in other modes.
MonASCENSION
This corresponds to the MyCareer mode. The player uses his created superstar (male or female) and accompanies him throughout his career. This mode offers branches and side quests are unlocked according to the choices made by the player.
Universe mode
Universe mode is therefore back. However, the studio promises a greater number of options.
Creative tools
After all, 2K promises more body types. The American studio also evokes the possibility of creating the character (in terms of personality) of its created wrestler.
Originally this hit list was supposed to be published next January. This means that 2K is a little ahead of its schedule. However, he promises to elaborate on it early next year.
In conclusion, let us remind you that WWE 2K22 will be released in March 2022 during the “WrestleMania season“The platforms that will receive the game have yet to be formalized, but it wouldn’t be surprising if the game hits the PS5, Xbox Series X | S, PS4, Xbox One and PC.
What is your inspiration for this WWE 2K22 hit list? Do you think visual concepts can raise the bar? What do you expect from WWE 2K22? What do you think of the first glance at the graphic? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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