2K today announced that WWE\u00ae 2K18, the newest addition to the flagship WWE video game franchise, is now available worldwide for the PlayStation\u00ae computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC. WWE 2K18 delivers an unrivaled combination of authenticity, realism and action-packed gameplay in a simulation-based WWE video game experience, including the largest roster of WWE and NXT\u00ae Superstars in franchise history; extensive new options in Creation Suite and Universe Mode; the choice to be a Company Man or Fan Favorite in MyCAREER Mode; the franchise debut of Road to Glory Mode; as well as a host of substantial gameplay additions and enhancements, including a brand new graphics engine that brings the comprehensive WWE experience to life like never before.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith WWE 2K18, our team continued to listen to fans and critics about their wish lists for the franchise, and their passion and valuable feedback can be found throughout this year\u2019s game,\u201d said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to introduce several new features and enhancements, including a brand new graphics engine, the debut of our new online-based Road to Glory mode and a complete commentary system overhaul. In addition, the game\u2019s incredible roster, distinctive MyCAREER storylines, gameplay refinements and Creation Mode updates all align with our ongoing mission to deliver the most authentic and comprehensive WWE gameplay experience possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
WWE 2K18 feature highlights include:<\/p>\n
Extensive Roster: Featuring nearly 200 playable WWE and NXT Superstars and Legends, including cover Superstar Seth Rollins alongside John Cena, Brock Lesnar, AJ Styles, Alexa Bliss, Bobby Roode, Sasha Banks, Dean Ambrose, The New Day, Finn B\u00e1lor, Jinder Mahal, The Miz, No Way Jose, SAnitY, Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Andre the Giant and many more, WWE 2K18 delivers the largest roster in WWE games history;<\/p>\n
Kurt Angle: Consumers who pre-ordered WWE 2K18 at any participating retailer received two playable characters of WWE Hall of Famer, decorated Olympian and current Raw General Manager, Kurt Angle, at no extra cost:<\/p>\n
o WWE \u201cAmerican Hero\u201d persona (2001);<\/p>\n
o ECW\u00ae \u201cWrestling Machine\u201d persona (2006).<\/p>\n
Gameplay Enhancements: WWE 2K18 continues refining the simulation gameplay experience that sits at the franchise\u2019s core. Mayhem arrives in the form of improved eight-person matches, a new carry and drag system, thousands of new animations and more \u2013 all complemented by a brand new graphics engine that delivers spectacular lighting, more realistic skin and new camera effects to ensure everyone\u2019s favorite WWE personalities, crowds and arenas look their best;<\/p>\n
Creation Suite: WWE 2K18\u2019s world-class Creation Suite delivers greater control for players to customize, build and share their own unique WWE Superstars, Arenas, Entrances and more. Highlights include new body types, face templates and menu poses; new hairstyles, scars, teeth, tattoo branding techniques and clothing materials; improved logo mapping, stitch patterns and highlight reel creations; the ability to preview lighting scenarios; Create-a-Show, featuring a fun 8-bit filter option; custom match types and much more;<\/p>\n
MyCAREER Mode: The franchise\u2019s career-driven journey focuses on telling a compelling story through self-created WWE Superstars (a.k.a. MyPLAYERs) as they explore two different paths en route to a WrestleMania moment and beyond: the Company Man and the Fan Favorite. A new free-roaming backstage area provides a more experiential scenario, as players spend more time interacting with fellow WWE Superstars and supporting personnel to explore their personalities, receive side quests, conduct or ambush interviews, change match cards and more. Players will also see MyCAREER updates to the mode\u2019s Promo Generator, as well as Invasions;<\/p>\n
Universe Mode: WWE 2K18 introduces two types of rivalry scenarios \u2013 Potential Rivalries and Active Rivalries \u2013 along with a color-coded Intensity Meter to guide what\u2019s likely to happen between opposing rivals in any situation. Rivalries and storylines now see better flow to align with WWE\u2019s real-life pay-per-view events, while new Power Rankings, Goals and Match Types add more depth throughout the experience;<\/p>\n
Road to Glory: Making its WWE 2K18 debut, Road to Glory is a completely new online experience where MyPLAYERs from all over the world battle against one another. Players can compete daily in a variety of match types to earn stars, boosts, Superstar parts and virtual currency. In addition, by increasing their levels, players can further customize their MyPLAYERs to gain the advantage over others. Overall, players are encouraged to see if they have what it takes to secure entry into pay-per-view events and defeat their favorite WWE Superstars to earn special rewards;<\/p>\n
Commentary: Featuring the debut trio of Michael Cole, Byron Saxton and Corey Graves at the commentary table, a WWE 2K game has never sounded better. Improved crowd sounds, including the addition of authentic crowd chants, bring WWE 2K18 closer than ever to what fans see every week on WWE television and at live events;<\/p>\n
Soundtrack: Executive produced and personally curated by legendary WWE Superstar and global entertainment icon Dwayne \u201cThe Rock\u00ae\u201d Johnson, the WWE 2K18 soundtrack features 11 unique songs representing many of Johnson\u2019s favorite artists and music genres, including:<\/p>\n
o Blues Brothers \u2013 \u201cSoul Man\u201d;<\/p>\n
o Boston \u2013 \u201cSmokin\u2019\u201d;<\/p>\n
o Bruno Mars \u2013 \u201cRunaway Baby\u201d;<\/p>\n
o Disturbed \u2013 \u201cDown With The Sickness\u201d;<\/p>\n
o Eazy-E \u2013 \u201cBoyz-N-The Hood\u201d;<\/p>\n
o George Thorogood & The Destroyers \u2013 \u201cOne Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer\u201d;<\/p>\n
o Joe Walsh \u2013 \u201cRocky Mountain Way\u201d;<\/p>\n
o Kanye West \u2013 \u201cBlack Skinhead\u201d;<\/p>\n
o Kid Rock \u2013 \u201cYou Never Met a White Boy Quite Like Me\u201d;<\/p>\n
o \u00a1MAYDAY! (feat. Tech N9ne) \u2013 \u201cLast One Standing\u201d;<\/p>\n
o Tech N9ne (feat. Krizz Kaliko, Serj Tankian) \u2013 \u201cStraight Out The Gate\u201d.<\/p>\n
Downloadable Content*: WWE 2K18 downloadable content offerings will include the following items and be available for purchase on the PlayStation\u2122Network for the PS4\u2122 system, Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft for Xbox One, Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch\u2122 and Steam for Windows PC:<\/p>\n
o Accelerator <\/p>\n
\u00a7 Players will gain access to all unlockable content available at launch in the game\u2019s VC Purchasable section (excluding downloadable content);<\/p>\n
\u00a7 Players can also decide the overall rankings and attribute levels for all playable characters throughout the life of the product;<\/p>\n
\u00a7 The Accelerator will be available<\/p>\n
o Enduring Icons Pack<\/p>\n
\u00a7 Playable WWE Superstars: The Hardy Boyz;<\/p>\n
\u00a7 Playable WWE Hall of Famers: Beth Phoenix and The Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Express;<\/p>\n
\u00a7 The Enduring Icons Pack will be available<\/p>\n
o MyPLAYER Kick Start<\/p>\n
\u00a7 Players will be able to unlock and boost MyPLAYER ratings and attributes via a 50,000 virtual currency starting bonus;<\/p>\n
\u00a7 Players will begin with 10 additional Attribute Points for MyPLAYER and can boost any Attribute tower by 10 points or spread the upgrades throughout multiple Attribute towers;<\/p>\n
\u00a7 MyPLAYER Kick Start will be available<\/p>\n
o New Moves Pack<\/p>\n
\u00a7 Explore a wide variety of new in-game moves, including the Tie Breaker (made popular by WWE Superstar Tye Dillinger); the Crash Landing (made popular by NXT Superstar Kassius Ohno); the Pumphandle Death Valley Driver (made popular by NXT Superstar Akam); and the Swinging Sleeper Slam (made popular by WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page).<\/p>\n
\u00a7 The New Moves Pack will be available<\/p>\n
o NXT Generation Pack<\/p>\n
\u00a7 Playable WWE and NXT Superstars: Aleister Black, Drew McIntyre, Elias, Lars Sullivan and Ruby Riot;<\/p>\n
\u00a7 The NXT Generation Pack will be available<\/p>\n
Season Pass*: Players may purchase select WWE 2K18 downloadable content at a reduced price point through the game\u2019s Season Pass. Players will receive the following items as they become available:<\/p>\n
o Accelerator;<\/p>\n
o Enduring Icons Pack;<\/p>\n
o MyPLAYER Kick Start;<\/p>\n
o New Moves Pack;<\/p>\n
o NXT Generation Pack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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