Scripted or not, pro wrestling remains a highly skilled sports competition, not for the faint of heart. Some moves look daresome, so much so that watching them could make you queasy. But pro wrestlers are masters of their craft, and their real-world expertise translates into WWE 2K23 ’s in-ring action. This is the full list of alternate attires for Superstars & Legends that have been included in WWE 2K23 exclusively in the MyFaction or MyRise game modes, or that are present as hidden models in the game files.

The WWE 2K23 Standard Edition will release on March 17, 2023, for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Play through the key moments and toughest opponents of John Cena’s storied 20-year WWE career. 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. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect.WWE 2K23features expansions to several marquee game modes,including a unique new take on the 2K Showcase. Health bar dynamics make a noted return as well, the body damage metre is there to remind you that your character’s head can become a liability if you take too much of a beating, as well as a well-placed Ronda Rousey armbar can turn the character’s arms into a deep shade of red. WWE 2K23 builds on last year's already impressive effort to deliver arguably the best wrestling game Xbox fans have ever seen. The gameplay feels smoother and more entertaining than ever, nearly all of the game modes have received welcome improvements, WarGames is a fantastic addition to the array of match types, and this is ultimately the most enjoyment we've had with the series in well over a decade. It's still a little rough around the edges in some places, but you'll most likely be having too much fun to care.

Collect, manage, and upgrade cards of WWE Superstars and Legends to build the ultimate 4-person faction in MyFACTION. It can be played with either men or women superstars, and will feature a plethora of weapons to fight with, as well as the ability to dive off the top of the cageand springboard between rings. In the WWE 2K23 Showcase modeyou play through the key moments and toughest opponents of John Cena’s storied career.It’s clear that Visual Concepts listened to the cries of the people and acted accordingly, because almost all of the aspects fans didn’t like have been overhauled in exchange for much smoother experiences. Sure, the core engine of WWE 2K22 and WWE 2K23 remains the same. However, there exist several iterations of the gameplay and the addition of new features to warrant a no-brainer better game than the last. Win a Normal 1-on-1 match on Legend difficulty without manually exiting the ring (Play Mode vs AI). Having gotten that out of the way, newcomers and fans probably wonder what they can expect from WWE 2K23 . Is it worth the buy? Should you wait for the next iteration? Here’s a WWE 2K23 review to help you decide. The Wheels on the Bus Believe it or not, WWE 2K23 has a story mode, or at least a makeshift one. The MyRISE mode features two independent stories following a male and female wrestler. Players can freely create and customize their protagonists. Or, you can import your previously created wrestlers. As mentioned, there are still areas of improvement that could be made to all of these game modes, such as MyFaction providing more meaningful reasons to show off your cards, and Universe implementing better AI to help develop more immersive rivalries. A similar thing could also be said of the John Cena focused Showcase mode, which is great in terms of the real life footage and how it transitions into the game, but its objective-heavy focus can occasionally grow tiresome at times as it did last year. On the whole though, we're really happy with WWE 2K23's selection of game modes, which are guaranteed to keep us busy for potentially hundreds of hours.

Take the showcase mode, for example. Previously, gamers would take on the role of a pro-wrestler, feeling what it’s like to be in their shoes as they battled their greatest matches of all time. However, WWE 2K23 focuses on a pro wrestler’s most significant failures instead. So, in this year’s game, you get to experience legendary John Cena’s greatest failures. NOTE: This list will be updated in the future as more hidden characters are discovered or released by 2K. Character / Attire With MyGM, take the reins of a weekly show and compete against rival general managers for brand supremacy. Now featuring more GMs to choose from, additional show options, multiple seasons, expanded match cards, and more match types for up to 4 players.This is a far better decision, not to poke holes through Drew Gulak as he did his job admirably — and he’s even the ‘final boss’ at the end of the tutorial this time around —but Xavier Woods OOZES charisma, and is far more familiar in the gaming space as the commissioner of the Up Up Down Down YouTube gaming channel. As a matter of fact, everything in WWE 2K23 is introduced by Xavier Woods, and somehow his sly smirk in giving small explanations never feels old or gets tiring. A Musical Time Capsule WarGames matches in WWE 2K23 can be played in 3 different Arenas: NXT War Games 2021, Survivor Series 2022, and a thirdMyRise-specific Arena. WWE 2K23 Game Modes