WWE 2K23 game modes, features, price, availability and launch date announced; John Cena revealed as cover Superstar

Following the leaks from earlier this month of a WWE 2K23 announcement coming soon, it has finally reached us officially via 2K itself. A few hours ago, 2K revealed details of WWE 2K23 including release date, features and more. As was being rumored, John Cena is the official cover Superstar for WWE 2K23. Another highlight would be a new mode, set to make its debut with this installment. Here’s everything latest revealed about WWE 2K23 including release date, price, availability and more. 

John Cena is the cover Superstar

John Cena is set to return on the cover of WWE 2K after eight years with the upcoming installment. The 16-time World Champion has been revealed as the cover Superstar for WWE 2K23. In fact, the Showcase mode of the game is based on John Cena’s WWE career that spans over 20 years. Additionally, the four editions of the game- Standard, Deluxe, Icon and Cross-gen Digital, have been revealed with John Cena on the covers. 

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Features

Wargames

The newest addition would be the “Wargames” mode. It introduces 3v3 and 4v4 multiplayer gameplay inside two rings set up side-by-side. 

Showcase

As already mentioned, John Cena will be featured in the mode, where you get to play through an interactive sports documentary on John Cena. You get to play against Cena here as some of the GOATs, while also experiencing some of the key moments of Mr. Hustle’s career. The narration too has been made by Cena himself.   

Universe

This is the sandbox mode where you get to manage Superstar rosters, champions while tackling feuds, organizing weekly shows and more. 

Other standard modes to once again mark their return with WWE 2K23 include MyRise, MyGM and MyFaction. In MyRise you get to carve your path as a WWE Superstar. In MyGM, you get to compete as a general manager against others as you vye for your brand’s supremacy. As for MyFaction, your aim is to build the ultimate faction, by collecting and upgrading your WWE Superstar cards. 

Launch Date, Availability and Price

WWE 2K23 is launching on March 17, 2023. Pre-orders are now live along with bonuses. The Icon and Deluxe Edition launches with 3-Day Early Access, starting March 14. The Standard and Cross-Gen editions will however launch worldwide on March 17. Check out this table below for the price, availability, and pre-order bonuses of the different editions.