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WWE 2K23: Release Date, Roster, Features and More

WWE 2K23 is the upcoming installment in the popular wrestling video game series developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. The game is expected to launch in late 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch. Here is everything you need to know about WWE 2K23, including its release date, roster, features and more.

Release Date

WWE 2K23 does not have an official release date yet, but based on the previous games in the series, it is likely to come out in October or November 2023. The last game, WWE 2K22, was released on October 22, 2022, after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the poor reception of WWE 2K20. WWE 2K23 will mark the 25th anniversary of the WWE video game franchise, which started with WWF SmackDown! in 2000.

Roster

WWE 2K23 will feature a large and diverse roster of wrestlers from WWE’s main brands (Raw, SmackDown and NXT) as well as legends and Hall of Famers. The game will also include some new faces that debuted or returned to WWE in 2022 and 2023, such as John Cena, Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, Edge and Ronda Rousey. Some of the confirmed wrestlers for WWE 2K23 are:

• Roman Reigns
• Seth Rollins
• Bianca Belair
• Becky Lynch
• Drew McIntyre
• Bobby Lashley
• Charlotte Flair
• Sasha Banks
• Randy Orton
• AJ Styles
• The Rock
• Stone Cold Steve Austin
• The Undertaker
• Hulk Hogan
• Shawn Michaels
• Bret Hart

The full roster will be revealed closer to the game’s release date.

Features

WWE 2K23 will offer a variety of modes and features to cater to different types of players and fans. Some of the expected features are:

• A revamped career mode that will allow players to create their own custom wrestler and follow their journey from NXT to WWE Hall of Fame.
• A new showcase mode that will focus on a specific wrestler or storyline from WWE history, such as The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin or The Women’s Evolution.
• A new GM mode that will let players take control of a WWE brand and manage its roster, matches, ratings and finances.
• An improved universe mode that will simulate the WWE calendar and events with more realism and customization options.
• A new online mode that will enable players to compete with other players around the world in various match types and tournaments.
• A new creation suite that will offer more tools and options to create wrestlers, arenas, belts, moves and more.
• An enhanced gameplay system that will improve the graphics, physics, animations, controls and AI of the game.
• A new commentary team that will provide more dynamic and authentic commentary for the matches.

Pre-Order and Editions

WWE 2K23 will be available for pre-order soon, and players who pre-order the game will get some exclusive bonuses, such as early access to the game, additional wrestlers and in-game currency. The game will also have different editions, such as the standard edition, the deluxe edition and the collector’s edition. The deluxe edition will include the season pass, which will grant access to all the post-launch downloadable content (DLC) for the game. The collector’s edition will include the season pass as well as some physical items, such as a steelbook case, a commemorative coin and a signed poster.

DLC and Updates

WWE 2K23 will receive regular updates and patches to fix any bugs and glitches and to improve the game’s performance and stability. The game will also have several DLC packs that will add more content to the game, such as new wrestlers, arenas, modes and features. The DLC packs will be available for purchase individually or as part of the season pass. Some of the rumored DLC packs for WWE 2K23 are:

• The NXT Pack, which will include some of the rising stars from WWE’s developmental brand, such as Karrion Kross, Raquel Gonzalez, LA Knight and Io Shirai.
• The Legends Pack, which will include some of the iconic wrestlers from WWE’s past, such as Ric Flair, Ultimate Warrior, Andre the Giant and Trish Stratus.
• The Women’s Revolution Pack, which will include some of the trailblazing women from WWE’s present and future, such as Bayley, Rhea Ripley, Toni Storm and Tessa Blanchard.
• The Fantasy Warfare Pack, which will include some of the dream matches that never happened in WWE, such as The Rock vs. Roman Reigns, John Cena vs. CM Punk and Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey.

Conclusion

WWE 2K23 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated and ambitious wrestling video games ever made. The game will feature a huge roster of wrestlers from different eras and brands, a variety of modes and features to suit different tastes and preferences, and an improved gameplay system that will deliver a realistic and immersive wrestling experience. WWE 2K23 is expected to release in late 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch. Stay tuned for more news and updates on WWE 2K23.