WWE 2K Battlegroundsis proving to beone of September’s highly anticipated gameby fans of both wrestling and fighting games alike. Of course, it is no secret that 2K Games is taking a very different approach to its popular wrestling series in hopes of offering something new to its fans, and based on what was shown so far, it is obvious thatWWE 2K Battlegroundswill be a vastly different game than fans of the franchise are used to.
SinceWWE 2K Battlegroundsis merely days away from release, players who are interested in picking up the game should know a few things first before making that purchase. Now, here is a breakdown of everything that has been revealed so far aboutWWE 2K Battlegrounds, including its many changes, release date, and the new arcade fighthing style that players should expect to experience in the upcoming game.
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A Replacement to WWE 2K21
First and foremost, it is worth remembering thatWWE 2K Battlegroundswas announcedin the wake of the cancellation ofWWE 2K21, so players shouldn’t expect to see a traditionalWWE 2Kgame this year. Of course, those who have been closely following the franchise would know that the decision to cancelWWE 2K21was due to the poor performance of last year’s game, which prompted 2K Sports to developing the 2021 game “with a renewed focus on quality and fun.” As of the moment, there is still no official word on whether aWWE 2K22game will be released next year, but it appears that 2K Sports will be closely looking at a new approach for the annual franchise.
Story Mode
The main campaign ofWWE 2K Battlegroundswill bare a striking resemblance to previous games. Players will take the role of an up and coming wrestler who must fight their way to the top to rise through ranks to battle the greats. However, the most significant change inWWE 2K Battlegroundslies in its presentation, given that the game will feature a comicbook format in certain sequences.2K Battlegrounds' story modewill revolve around Paul Heymann who is in talks with CEO Vince McMahon to found a new brand called Battlegrounds. In this new venture also involving “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Battlegrounds will be a platform to search for the nextWWE Superstar.Players will be able to choose from seven wrestlers to battle in the main campaign.
Arcade Style Fighting Game
Although the game’s premise will be somewhat similar to its predecessors,WWE 2K Battlegrounds’gameplay will be vastly different in favor of anarcade-style fighting gamethat features power-ups and over-the-top moves. One of the most obvious distinctions in the upcoming game will be the appearances of the players, which will be more cartoonish. Moreover, players should expect that environmental attacks will be extremely absurd and over-the-top that includes players throwing various things on their opponents such as crocodiles, cars, and many more.
The game will also feature 8 arenas in total, which will include the traditional RAW, Smackdown, and WrestleMania arenas. Moreover, an Exhibition Mode will be featured in the game, allowing players to compete in quick matches with either an AI or against another player. Speaking of another player, the game will include a multiplayer mode that supports both local and online play. It will feature over 70 wrestlers at launch, with iconic figures such as The Rock, Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and more appearing, to name a few, and players should also expect to seemore wrestlers that will be included post-launch.
Price, Release Date, and Pre-Order Bonuses
Overall,WWE 2K Battlergoundswill be priced at $39.99 andwill release on September 18thfor the PC, PS4, Stadia, Switch, and Xbox One. For those interested in picking up the game, most retailers are still accepting pre-orders, and players who will pre-purchase will receive immediate access to Edge. Moreover, a Deluxe Edition of the game is also available, which will give players access to the “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, the Attitude Era of The Rock and Ronda Rousey, each featuring three different versions, and 1100 Golden Bucks, which players can trade in to unlock additional cosmetic items and wrestlers in the game. The Deluxe Edition ofWWE 2K Battlegroundsis priced at $49.99.
WWE 2K Battlegroundsis set to release on August 02, 2025, for the PC, PS4, Stadia, Switch, and Xbox One.
