After taking one year out to get its stuff together, theWWE 2Kseries recently made its triumphant return to the ring.WWE 2K22improves on its predecessor in just about every measurable way and marks a real return to form for the long-running series. It may not bethe bestWWEgame ever, but it’s really not too far off and is easily the best-looking one to date.
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This dramatic increase in quality will no doubt lead to more sales, which, in turn, means more new players. For those making their first foray into the world ofWWE 2Kgames or longtime fans of the series looking for a refresher, this guide will cover everything that players need to know aboutWWE 2K22; from unlockable Superstars and arenas to DLC and user-generated content.
Getting Started in WWE 2K22
WWE 2K22brings with it a few big gameplay changes. The majority of these are covered in the game’s optional tutorial, while other, more situational changes tend to be explained on screen if and when players first encounter them. Despite the great effort that the developers have gone to though, both new and returning players may at times find themselves at a bit of a loose end when it comes to completing certain objectives.
This section of the guide will cover all of the basics, with a selection ofhow-to guidesfor some of the game’s trickier tasks. Players can also expect to find answers to some of the morefrequently asked questionshere, as well astips and tricksfor both beginners and novice players. Due to all of the changes, returning players may find some of this information useful too, so it might be worth giving it a quick read-through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Superstars & Unlockables
With more than 160 Superstars available at launch and another 28 coming soon in the form of DLC, players really are spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting a wrestler inWWE 2K22. Not all of these Superstars are available right from the get-go though, with some instead needing to be unlocked through the store or the game’s revamped Showcase mode.
Here, players can find information about all of theunlockable SuperstarsinWWE 2K22, as well as the many arenas and championships that can be purchased or unlocked. This is also wheretop tens and other Superstar-centric listscan be found, as well as any news or information specifically related to the soon-to-be-releasedDLC wrestlers.
Lists
User Creations
Perhaps the biggest improvement inWWE 2K22(aside from the improved stability and greater level of polish) comes in the form of its fantastic customization suite, which allows players to add just about anybody they’d like into the game as a custom Superstar. This can be used to fill any gaps in the game’s roster or to add celebrities, superheroes, or sports stars to the roster of playable wrestlers.
As well as guides on how to downloadcustom superstars and portraits, this section of the guide will showcase some ofthe best community creationsin a bid to make it a little easier for players to find the perfect portrayals of the people that they’re looking for. Whether that be missing wrestlers like Big Show or superheroes like Spider-Man, they’ll all be featured here.
Game Modes & Match Types
Though the game’s impressively large roster is perhaps its biggest asset, that’s not to say thatWWE 2K22doesn’t have other strengths. One of these comes through the game’s many game modes and match types, with players able to sink tens, if not hundreds of hours into these varied and expansive modes.
In this section of the guide, players will find information regarding theShowcase,MyRise,MyGM, andMyFactionmodes. This is also where information specific to certainmatch typescan be found, including Royal Rumbles, Cage and Ladder matches, and any others that might require a little bit more explanation than the game initially provides.
Match Types
WWE 2K22is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
