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WWE 2K23 Arrives in March With John Cena on the Cover (IGN Nordic)

Available on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X and S, and PC, WWE 2K23 will celebrate Cena's 20th anniversary as a wrestling superstar by featuring him ...

[In our 8/10 review of the previous game](https://www.ign.com/articles/wwe-2k22-review), IGN said: "WWE 2K22 is a tremendous leap forward compared to 2K20. "It is a pleasure to tell the story of my career through the WWE 2K23 Showcase," said Cena. A Cross-Gen Edition of the game will also be available for $69.99 on March 17, which comes with both previous and current generation versions.

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WWE 2K23 will spotlight John Cena's career in 2K Showcase (GamesHub)

'John Cena loses all of the historical matches in Showcase,' Dino Zucconi, Showcase Lead Designer at Visual Concepts told GamesHub of the unique game tweak. ' ...

- Icon Edition – Available for current and previous-gen consoles in physical and digital format. It creates really tough decisions for us, to figure out how to get these fan-favourites and new additions into the game. While Cena’s cover star slot may disappoint some fans, given he’s been a frequent feature of WWE video games (last covering the game in WWE 2K15) – the timing was simply too perfect for Visual Concepts and 2K Games to pass up. we’re going to lean into [the fact that] John Cena is the baddest dude in WWE for the 2000s – he’s the number one guy. He’ll join fellow stars like Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, Drew McIntyre, and ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin on the roster, which has yet to be revealed in full. WarGames is the standout debut feature of the lot, with this unique match type allowing players to take part in 3v3 or 4v4 single and multiplayer action, set across two rings. Another change from the stellar WWE 2K22 will be seen in the game’s roster. To face Cena, you’ll embody a range of opponents, each with their own finishing moves and specialties. While he’s become a part-time star on Raw and Smackdown recently, only appearing for one-off shows, celebrations, and special events like Wrestlemania, there’s no doubt he’s earned his place as the cover star of WWE 2K23. This year’s edition of the annual franchise will spotlight 16-time world champion John Cena, with 2K Showcase mode set to focus on his impressive, long-running career. It’s been a good mantra for him, and it just worked perfectly for us.’ ‘What did he have to do to regroup and keep going?

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John Cena Main Events WWE 2K23 (Game Informer)

WWE 2K23 has been unveiled, and for some strange reason, 2K decided the cover art will feature a blank picture instead of a wrestler. I kid, of course.

Finally, the Icon Edition runs for $119.99. Additionally, those who pre-order the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle get the Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, which includes: WWE 2K23 has been unveiled, and for some strange reason, 2K decided the cover art will feature a blank picture instead of a wrestler.

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WWE 2K23 Release Date, Game Versions, Pre-Order Bonus (ClutchPoints)

John Cena graces the cover of WWE 2K23. Here are the details for you to know about WWE 2K23: release date, game versions, pre-order bonus.

- MyRISE: Aspiring Superstars walk through the curtain for their WWE debut in MyRISE and shape their career with the decisions made along the way. - MyFACTION: Now featuring online multiplayer action, the team-building mode in which players collect, manage, and upgrade an array of WWE Superstars and Legends to create their ultimate four-person factions returns. - Deluxe Edition – Available for $99.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC, the Deluxe Edition includes the Standard Edition, Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, plus a Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC content packs. Additional bonus content to give you an even bigger headstart for MyFaction includes an Emerald Paul Heyman MyFaction Manager Card, and three Deluxe Premium Launch MyFaction Card Packs. All three WWE 2K23 game versions will be featuring John Cena, celebrating the world champ’s 20-year anniversary run with the company. A Cross-Gen Edition will also be available digitally for $69.99 for both PlayStation and Xbox.

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WWE 2K23 Editions & Release Date Revealed (ComingSoon.net)

2K announced on Monday that the legendary superstar and future WWE Hall of Famer John Cena will grace the cover of its upcoming WWE 2K23 game.

Also announced for the game is the inclusion of the fan-favorite WarGames match, a match that features two side-by-side rings surrounded by a steel cage. A new tweak to WWE 2K‘s “2K Showcase” game mode is also set to appear in the game, which will allow players to step into the shoes of some of John Cena’s toughest competitors throughout his career and attempt to defeat one of the biggest WWE legends ever. The announcement comes in celebration of Cena’s 20th anniversary as a WWE superstar.

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WWE 2K23 Making Major Improvements to MyGM Mode (Game Rant)

When 2K and Visual Concepts' WWE 2K23 releases in March, it'll bring with it a number of improvements to the beloved MyGM mode.

[WWE 2K23's MyGM mode](https://gamerant.com/wwe-2k23-mygm-mode-2k22-improvements-customization-shows-roster/). [added in a post-launch update for ](https://gamerant.com/wwe-2k22-update-today-patch-notes-mygm-tag-titles-nxt/) [WWE 2K22](https://gamerant.com/wwe-2k22-update-today-patch-notes-mygm-tag-titles-nxt/), but one major issue was the focus of one season. It's not certain who or how many more, but players will also be able to use a "custom GM creation," suggesting this is something different from a custom superstar.

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WWE 2K23 Roster: Every Wrestler Confirmed So Far (Game Rant)

Here is every currently confirmed WWE Superstar confirmed for the upcoming franchise entry WWE 2K23, as of its initial reveal.

[WWE 2K20 was a low point for the franchise](https://gamerant.com/wwe-2k20-crashing-ps4-xbox-one-universe-mode/), so low that WWE 2K21 was skipped over to better build the next game. WWE 2K22 was a step in the right direction, but [WWE 2K23](https://gamerant.com/tag/wwe-2k/) seems to be taking that even further, which is good for the franchise. Overall, based on this information, it seems to take the foundation laid by WWE 2K22 and build upon it with this new game.

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WWE 2K23 Preorders Are Live - Multiple Editions And Bonuses Are ... (GameSpot)

But instead of playing as the star, you'll take control of his opponents in each match. The "interactive sports documentary" is narrated by Cena, which should ...

This gives you access to everything listed above, along with the Ruthless Aggression Pack that includes: This unlocks the popular artist, Bad Bunny, as a playable character. [John Cena serving as the cover athlete](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wwe-2k23-features-john-cena-as-cover-athlete-release-date-and-gameplay-modes-detailed/1100-6510749/) and tons of new features finding their way into the game.

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WWE 2K23: Here's What Comes in Each Edition - IGN (IGN)

John Cena graces the cover of this year's installment, which features the debut of the 3v3 and 4v4 WarGames mode. It comes in standard, deluxe, and icon ...

It also includes an “interactive sports documentary” that lets you play through some of the biggest matches from Cena’s time in the WWE. Also new this year is the WarGames match type. Release timing of the DLC contents will be revealed at a future date Release timing of the DLC contents will be revealed at a future date. [Get it at Amazon](https://zdcs.link/8jr81)- $99.99 [Get it at GameStop](https://zdcs.link/4yemm)- $99.99 [Get it at Xbox Store (digital)](https://zdcs.link/gRNZ8)- $99.99 [Get it at Amazon](https://zdcs.link/Pj2lD)- $99.99 [Get it at GameStop](https://zdcs.link/5p7nV)- $99.99 [Get it at PS Store (digital)](https://zdcs.link/AOMxj)- $99.99 [Get it at Amazon](https://zdcs.link/qbV1y)- $59.99 [Get it at GameStop](https://zdcs.link/nJ6q8)- $59.99 [Get it at Xbox Store (digital)](https://zdcs.link/Bqb4N)- $59.99 [Get it at Amazon](https://zdcs.link/VbA3g)- $69.99 [Get it at GameStop](https://zdcs.link/X6lnx)- $69.99 [Get it at Xbox Store (digital)](https://zdcs.link/leLBR)- $69.99 [Get it at Amazon](https://zdcs.link/AOMjo)- $59.99 [Get it at GameStop](https://zdcs.link/jkBqe)- $59.99 [Get it at PS Store (digital)](https://zdcs.link/AOMxj)- $59.99 Read on for details about what comes in each edition, how much it costs, and where to find it. [Get it at Amazon](https://zdcs.link/Y6lGo)- $69.99 [Get it at GameStop](https://zdcs.link/KXjkj)- $69.99 [Get it at PS Store (digital)](https://zdcs.link/AOMxj)- $69.99 WWE 2K23 is set to release for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X

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WWE 2K23 preview and release date announced: WarGames, cover ... (Polygon)

WWE 2K23 launches March 17 for PlayStation, PC, and Xbox. John Cena is the cover star, and the pro wrestling video game will feature the long requested ...

“And it was in such a good state early on.” Those things: “Oh my gosh, I have to put two cages in the crowd; then there’s, like, a timer, and these guys come out, and there’s entrances,” Jinks said. Jinks said that certain out-of-ring areas in WWE 2K22 were test beds, somewhat, for what WWE Superstars would need to do in a future WarGames match — things that were “kind of impossible to do in our previous engine.” Around this time, Jinks said, he “put up the bat signal” to bring back Bryan Williams, a longtime wrestling game developer who had worked on WWE games since the THQ days 20 years ago. traversal, let’s talk about the things that we’re going to want to be able to do one day,” Jinks said. “It scared the hell out of us,” Lynell Jinks, Visual Concepts’ creative director for WWE 2K, said of approaching WarGames.

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WWE 2K23 announced, John Cena is cover star - Niche Gamer (Niche Gamer)

Expanded features, gorgeous graphics, and the ultimate WWE experience. Hit the ring with a deep roster of WWE Superstars and Legends including Roman Reigns, “ ...

- YOUR SHOW, YOUR CHOICES – With MyGM, take the reins of a weekly show and compete against rival general managers for brand supremacy. And in a franchise-first, take on the role of each marquee opponent – some of WWE’s greatest of all time – as you aim to take down Mr. “It is a pleasure to tell the story of my career through the WWE 2K23 Showcase,” John Cena said.

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WWE 2K23 release date, pre-order and latest news (Radio Times)

The WWE 2K23 release date has been confirmed, and better yet, we don't have long to wait. John Cena graces the cover this time around, leading many to ...

For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the [Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/). [GAME](https://www.game.co.uk/en/games/wwe/wwe-2k23?msg=&searchCount=1&showResultsPage=true&predictiveSearchURL=&langId=44&beginIndex=0&sType=SimpleSearch&pageSize=48&resultCatEntryType=2&catalogId=10201&pageView=image&searchBtn=z&searchTerm=wwe+2k23&DM_PersistentCookieCreated=true&storeId=10151&ddkey=http%3AAjaxCatalogSearch). MyFaction returns with online multiplayer and joins Universe Mode in making up the rest of the game's offerings. In this mode you'll rediscover Cena's glittering 20-year WWE superstar career and even take on the roles of his marquee opponents as you try to stop him. Finally, MyGM mode gives you control of a weekly show in which you take on rival managers to earn brand supremacy. You can also pre-order the Standard Edition of WWE 2K23 on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/WWE-2K23-Standard-Xbox-X/dp/B0BSFZ1HVK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3DL2F33M7DK61&keywords=wwe+2k23&qid=1674574578&sprefix=wwe+2k23%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-4&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1751969). Sorry, Switch fans, you won't be playing the latest wrestling game on Nintendo's hybrid console. There are four different versions of the game: Standard Edition, Cross-Gen Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Icon Edition. Then there's the Icon Edition. It also includes a John Cena EVO card, Emerald-Tier Bianca Belair card, and Gold-Tier Asuka and Edge cards. The WWE 2K23 release date has been confirmed, and better yet, we don't have long to wait. Players who opt for the more expensive premium editions will be able to play three days earlier, on 14th March 2023.

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WWE 2K23: Every Confirmed New & Returning Game Mode (Screen Rant)

WWE 2K23 has been unveiled, and Visual Concepts is bringing back several gameplay modes from last year's installment alongside a few new surprises.

The final new game mode confirmed for WWE 2K23 is a brand-new match type that has never been featured in a WWE game before: the War Games match. Initially created by WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, the War Games match was a popular staple of NWA and WCW from the 1980s onward. Advanced entrance customization is also returning after its absence in WWE 2K22, meaning that created superstars will be able to walk down to the ring in style. Speaking of customization, the ability to create original wrestlers and have them compete against established WWE superstars stretches back to the classic WWF No Mercy on the Nintendo 64. A common complaint about WWE 2K22’s MyFACTION is that it was single-player only, and WWE 2K23 is addressing this by allowing players to take their custom stables online to interact with other players. Everything about a given wrestling show, such as the onscreen feuds and championship reins, can be fully customized for the ultimate WWE experience. From building up a roster of superstars to managing the matches and rivalries that play out on TV every week, WWE 2K22’s MyGM Mode tasked players with competing against other General Managers to see who has the best eye for business and proves that boardroom dealings can be just as intense and engaging as the action unfolding in the ring. The developers at Visual Concepts have stated that they have been listening to player feedback on WWE 2K22 to ensure that the next WWE game will be bigger and better than what has come before when WWE 2K23 launches on March 17. Aspiring GMs will also be able to compete online against up to four players in an action-packed battle of the brands. Depending on which choices the player makes, their wrestler could be a heroic Face or villainous Heel, and MyRISE’s story scenarios captured the chaos and entertainment of a typical episode of Raw or Smackdown. While reactions to last year’s WWE 2K22 were mixed, the latest installment of 2K’s line of WWE simulators was at least a marked improvement over the disastrous and glitch-filled WWE 2K20. With AEW: Fight Forever likely to release sometime later this year, the pressure is on WWE 2K23 to offer fans a truly breathtaking wrestling experience - though WWE and 2K have remained tight-lipped about their latest squared circle simulator until now.

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WWE 2K23 John Cena Showcase Will Be Missing One of His ... (Game Rant)

WWE 2K23's Showcase mode is all about John Cena's greatest opponents and biggest losses, but one of the most important will be missing from the game.

Since the Showcase mode is all about Cena's biggest rivalries and losses, it's a shame that the CM Punk match won't be part of the equation. It's quite possible CM Punk will never appear in a WWE video game again, but hopefully other big opponents missing in the trailer end up appearing in the CM Punk cut his historic "pipe bomb" promo in the lead-up to the big match, which elevated him to the next level and kickstarted one of WWE's most popular storylines of the time. [John Cena](https://gamerant.com/john-cena-wwe-return-2022/) for the WWE Championship at the event, with the added stipulation that if Cena lost, he would be fired from the company. Randy Orton and Edge were strangely absent, but there's still a good chance that they will be featured in the mode come launch. The WWE 2K games have utilized Showcase modes to highlight the careers of specific wrestlers, with

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