John Cena Main Events WWE 2K23

WWE 2K23 was revealed, but 2K has decided that the cover art for WWE 2K23 will not feature any wrestlers. Of course, I’m kidding. This year’s cover superstar is the 16-time World Champion and master of implied invisibility, John Cena.

As for features, so far, the biggest new addition is WarGames match type (WWE’s version). You can play the dual-ring double-cage match online or against single players in 3v3, 4v4, or single-player. 2K also teases a “unique new take” on the documentary style 2K Showcase mode, which of course, highlights Cena’s career. MyGM is back in expanded form. MyFaction will be getting online multiplayer. The story-driven MyRise and Universe modes have returned. Custom arenas can now be played online in the Creation Suite. Entrances also have greater customization possibilities. Monday Night Raw’s first trailer will show gameplay.

As for the roster, here’s the short list of confirmed superstars thus far:

• Bad Bunny (preorder bonus, see below).
• Brock Lesnar
• Cody Rhodes
• John Cena
• Ronda Rousey
• Roman Reigns
• “Stone Cold” Steve Austin

WWE 2K23 comes in three versions, each plastered with exclusive cover art, as you can see in the gallery above. You can see the gallery above. Standard EditionThe current-generation consoles cost $69.99 and the last-gen $59.99. Cross-GenEdition for 69.99, which gives you both the original and the digital versions within the same console family. Pre-orders of the Standard Edition or Cross-Gen Digital Bundle will receive the Bad Bunny Bonus Pack which contains: 

• Bad Bunny, playable character
• Card for Bad Bunny myFaction Ruby Tier

Thuganomics-flavored Doctor of Thuganomics Deluxe EditionYou will pay $99.99 for the standard edition, plus any of the following accessories:

• Bunny Bunny Bonus Package
• Season Pass with five DLC packages post-launch
• MyRise MegaBoost and SuperCharger
• Ruby John Cena Evo Card MyFaction Ruby John
• The Gold Edge MyFaction card
• Emerald Bianca Belair myFaction Card
• MyFaction Gold Asuka Card
• Three Premium Basic Launch My Faction Cards Packs
• Three-day early access (March 14 Launch)

The final word is the Icon EditionIt retails for $119.99 The edition boasts Rob Schamberger’s original cover art and all the other features found in previous editions.

• Ruthless Aggression Pack: features early developmental versions of superstars such as John Cena’s “Prototype” character, “Leviathan” Batista, along with rookie Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton
• John Cena Legacy Champions
• WrestleMania 22 Arena
• Emerald Paul Heyman Card for MyFaction Manager
• Three premium launch MyFaction card packs

WWE 2K23 is available for PlayStation, Xbox and PC. The full launch will take place on March 17. Our review of WWE 2K22 last year can be found here.