It’s difficult to slam more for 2K than announcing the arrival of the inimitable John Cena in his WWE 2K23. We know this.
WWE2K23, the new sports opus of the flagship video game license, coming soon to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC, aims to celebrate John Cena’s 20th anniversary as a WWE Superstar. After all, 16-time world champion and a real star of Hollywood for several years. The star also says:
It’s my pleasure to tell the story of my career in Showcase mode WWE 2K2. 2K did a fantastic job with this concept to excite and energize the WWE 2K franchise and I’m honored to be featured on the cover of WWE2K23.
Present John Cena
You will have understood that the novelty and strength of the WWE 2023 edition is the Showcase with John Cena. The goal will obviously be to defeat the star. It is in this environment that players will find John Cena’s greatest opponents. Covering his 20-year WWE career and narrated by John Cena himself, this interactive sports documentary uses 2K’s Slingshot technology to seamlessly transition between gameplay and live action.
For the rest we find:
- The addition of the WarGames mode that debuted in WWE2K23 and that offers multiplayer in 3 vs 3 and 4 vs 4, on two rings installed side by side and surrounded by a double steel cage.
- My MG mode which features more general manager or just custom creation plus additional show options, multiple seasons, more match maps and more match types for up to 4 players.
- my faction It’s an online multiplayer team building mode in which players collect, manage and level up a cast of WWE Superstars and Legends.
- my rise This is a game mode with separate scenarios for male and female divisions and the ability to import created superstars. Players then follow the journey from a wrestler’s debut to his immortalization on the heights.
- The universe mode, which will be made into a full management mode, allowing to take the leadership of the WWE. Strife, champions, weekly shows, in short, you’re at the forefront of American business.
- The return of creative mode with the ability to create custom Superstars, General Managers, Arenas, Entrances, Movesets and more.
4 editions of the same WWE 2K23 game
- The Standard Edition will retail for $69.99 on previous generation consoles, $59.99 on PC digitally, and $74.99 on current PS5 and Xbox series consoles in physical or digital format to be available.
- The Cross-Gen Edition will be available digitally for $74.99 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The Cross-Gen Edition includes the Standard Edition on previous and current generation platforms in one box.
- The Deluxe Edition will be available for $99.99 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series and Xbox One in physical and digital formats and on PC in digital format only. The Deluxe Edition includes the Standard Edition, the Bonus Bad Bunny Pack, the Season Pass for five post-launch content packs, the My ASCENSION Mega Boost Pack, and the SuperCharger Pack; John Cena Ruby MyFACTION Evo Card, Gold MyFACTION Edge Card, Bianca Belair Emerald MyFACTION Card, Gold Asuka MyFACTION Card and 3 Premium Launch MyFACTION Packs. Note that the Deluxe Edition will be available on March 14, 2023, 3 days before the Standard Edition.
- L‘Edit icon The more expensive game will be available for $119.99 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC and will feature the original cover art by artist Rob Schamberger. In addition to the standard edition and all bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition, Icon Edition features the Ruthless Aggression Pack that celebrates John Cena’s 20-year WWE career with nostalgic versions of John Cena as “Prototype”, “Batista” as Leviathan, Randy Orton and Brock Lesnar. You also have access to the WrestleMania arena 22 and au John Cena Legacy Championship.
For the record, the game is expected for the March 17, 2023.
