WWE 2K22 is the upcoming game of the company, launched by 2K Games in association with WWE and here is all about the release date, roster, features and more
The game is highly anticipated after WWE 2K20 faced significant launch issues, while a cancellation of the WWE 2K21 release forced the end of last year’s launch.
WWE had a disaster on their hands after the last edition of the game, WWE 2K20. 2K decided to hand over the development to Visual Concepts from Yukes, who had developed most of the games. This year around, with the returning legends and the acquisitions, it makes for a good roster for the game.
A new Executive Producer has been hired to lead the WWE 2K development at Visual Concepts named Patrick Gilmore.
WWE that comes out regularly for PCs and consoles, and WWE 2K22 is expected to continue the trend. With the PS5 release, it is uncertain if the game will be released for the next-gen console.
WWE 2K22 release date
The series is set to make a return later in 2021. WWE 2K22 is barreling towards a potential release date in a few months, and the anticipation of fans is building up.
While an official WWE 2K22 release date isn’t announced, the timing of previous indications could perhaps provide us an estimate.
WWE 2K has almost exclusively launched the game in October. The game also acts as a sponsor in the PPVs, so a timeline of September to October could very well be the date of release.
The official WWE 2K22 reveal trailer arrived on night one of WrestleMania 37 on April 10, 2021.
WWE 2K22 roster
There have been 6 confirmed wrestlers for the game: Bayley, Booker T, Cesaro, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, and Ric Flair. The dates of the released of confirmed characters are as follows:
WrestleMania 37 Reveal – April 10, 2021:
- Rey Mysterio
- Cesaro
Scanning Session – May 10:
- Ric Flair
WWE 2K Dev Update – May 19:
- Booker T
Patrick Gilmore Twitter – May 19:
- Bayley
Patrick Gilmore Twitter – May 24:
- Randy Orton
Bobby Lashley & The Miz were seen in game footage, along with Cameron Grimes, Ilja Dragunov & Bronson Reed.
WWE 2K18 featured Seth Rollins as the cover superstar. WWE 2K19 chose AJ Styles, and WWE 2K20 chose a dual-pairing with Roman Reigns and Becky Lynch. This time around, there is no word who will be on the cover, but WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns is the clear favourite to star again.
With the releases this year, there will be big names missing who have left or moved to another promotion. This includes Braun Strowman, Aleister Black, Ruby Riott, Killian Dain among other names. The roster for the rest of the RAW and SmackDown brands will be known in the coming months.
WWE 2K22 features
With 2K21 not appearing last year, the game will be expected to deliver and produce new features which could make the game a resounding success. There has been word that a new engine will help smoothen the game even further, possibly delivering a lifelike experience.
Some of the features wanted by fans in WWE 2K22 are:
- Create A GM Mode
- Reviving Missing Match Types, including Special Referee
- Ongoing Live Updates
- Smoother Gameplay
- Customisable Music
- Better output to Create-A-Superstar Face and Body
- DLC with more Superstars
GM Mode will certainly be a priority for the game producers, considering the requests made by fans
WWE 2K22 Screenshots
The reveal trailer did not provide much, but several sites have released screenshots of the upcoming game, ahead of the release in the end of the year.
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