WWE 2K22 Gets Its Cover Star, Release Date, And Special Editions

WWE 2K22 has discovered its cowl star and launch date. Gracing the entrance of the field this 12 months would be the legendary Rey Mysterio, whose profession might be highlighted within the sport’s showcase mode. Examine him out in all his high-flying glory. 

As for whenever you’ll get to step into the masked wrestler’s sneakers together with many others, you’ll be able to circle March 11 in your calendar.

We beforehand detailed among the options, gameplay modes, and confirmed superstars in final November’s replace (which you’ll learn right here), however 2K22 includes a new engine constructed from scratch to permit for smoother animations and simplified but strategic grappling. Together with the Mysterio-focused Showcase mode, MyFaction is a brand new vacation spot that permits you to construct your personal steady of superstars. MyGM lets gamers handle manufacturers, rosters, and storylines, whereas MyRise is a reworked model of the previous MyCareer story mode. Count on a completely revamped creation suite as nicely. 

Along with the usual model of the sport, which runs for $69.99 on present consoles and $59.99 on last-gen {hardware}, 2K revealed three particular editions:

Cross-Gen Bundle – $79.99

• Digital normal editions of present/last-gen variations of the sport throughout the identical console household
• Starrcade ’96 Rey Mysterio Pack

Deluxe Edtion – $99.99 

• Accessible bodily and digitally
• ’96 Starrcade Rey Mysterio pack (PlayStation 5/Xbox Collection X/S solely)
• Undertaker Immortal Pack
• Season move to 5 post-launch DLC packs
• MyRise Mega-Enhance and SuperCharger packs
• Restricted-edition WWE SuperCard content material
• Three-day early entry with pre-orders earlier than March 8

nWo 4-Life Version – $119.99

• Accessible bodily and digitally
• All Deluxe Version bonus content material
• MyFaction EVO playing cards
• Alternate nWo attires for Hulk Hogan, Scott Corridor, Kevin Nash, and Syxx
• Eric Bischoff as a playable character
• WCW Souled Out 1997 and WCW Bash on the Seashore 1996 arenas
• nWo Wolfpac Championship
• Three-day early entry with pre-orders earlier than March 8

Lastly, 2K lastly confirmed the complete listing of WWE 2K22’s platforms. To no shock, you’ll be able to decide it up on PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. However earlier than you go, 2K launched a handful of recent screenshots and field artwork for the particular editions that you could admire within the gallery beneath.