WWE 2K22 has found its cover star and release date. Standing in front of the box this year will be the legendary Rey Mysterio, whose career will be highlighted in the game’s Showcase mode. Check him out in all his high-flying glory.
As for when you’ll be stepping into the masked wrestler’s shoes along with many others, you can circle March 11 on your calendar.
We’ve previously detailed some of the features, game modes, and superstars that were confirmed in last November’s update (you can read here), but 2K22 has a new engine built from the ground up to enable smoother animations and simple yet strategic grappling. Along with a Mysterio-focused Showcase mode, MyFaction is a new destination that lets you build your own superstar cast. MyGM allows players to manage brands, rosters and storylineses, while MyRise is a remastered version of the old MyCareer story mode. Expect a fully refurbished creative set.
In addition to the standard version of the game, which costs $69.99 on current consoles and $59.99 on last-gen hardware, 2K has unveiled three special editions:
Cross-Gen Bundle – $79.99
- The digital standard version of the current/last generation version of the game in the same console family
- Starrcade ’96 Rey Mysterio Pack
Deluxe Edition – $99.99
- Available physically and digitally
- ’96 Starrcade Rey Mysterio Bundle (PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X / S only)
- Undertaker Immortal Pack
- Passage of five post-launch DLC packs
- MyRise Mega-Boost and SuperCharger Packages
- WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Contents
- Three-day early access with pre-orders by March 8
nWo 4-Life Edition – $119.99
- Available in digital form only
- All Deluxe Edition bonus content
- MyFaction EVO . Card
- Alternative nWo skins for Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Syxx
- Eric Bischoff is a playable character
- WCW Souled Out 1997 and WCW Bash at the Beach 1996 arena
- nWo Wolfpac Championship
- Three-day early access with pre-orders by March 8
Finally, 2K has finally confirmed the full list of WWE 2K22 platforms. Unsurprisingly, you can pick it up on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. But before you get started, 2K has released a new trailer, some new screenshots, and a box of specials for the special editions, which you can check out below.
