NEW DELHI: 2K Games has revealed that the next installment in the popular
WWE 2K series, WWE 2K24, is scheduled to launch on March 8, 2024. The game will be available across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
Publisher 2K has officially confirmed Cody Rhodes as the cover Superstar for the Standard Edition of WWE 2K24.
Additionally, the Deluxe Edition will showcase Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair, making it the first-ever dual women cover, with Bianca becoming the first woman of color to grace the cover of a WWE 2K game.
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of WrestleMania, a special edition, WWE 2K24 40 Years of WrestleMania, will be released. The cover of this edition features a captivating collage of superstars from both past and present, adorned with the iconic WrestleMania marquee.
Developed by Visual Concepts, WWE 2K24 promises an immersive experience for fans with its WrestleMania mode, allowing players to relive iconic moments from WrestleMania history. The game boasts four new match types, including Ambulance and Special Guest Referee, two new MyRISE experiences, and a roster featuring over 200 WWE Superstars and Legends.
Among the highlighted superstars are
Roman Reigns,
Andre the Giant,
Becky Lynch, Batista, Kurt Angle, Asuka, Bret Hart, Brock Lesnar, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, and Chyna.
In a notable improvement, WWE 2K24 introduces the ability to move the camera during live gameplay, along with enhancements to the Ramp cameras and Dive cameras.
Cody Rhodes expressed his excitement about being chosen as the cover Superstar, stating, “I’ve been known to keep a checklist of key milestones I want to experience on the path to finishing my story. As an avid gamer, being named WWE 2K cover Superstar is very, very close to the top of that list, and I’m very happy to work with the teams at 2K and Visual Concepts to bring that dream to life.”
The WWE 2K24 Showcase…of the Immortals is a central feature, offering players the opportunity to play through the most iconic moments in WrestleMania history. The game uses Slingshot Tech to seamlessly transition between gameplay and live-action footage, providing an unparalleled WrestleMania video game experience.
Other features include an iconic roster, new match types, gameplay upgrades, and modes such as MyGM, MyFACTION, MyRISE, Universe, and the Creation Suite.
(Inputs from agencies)