WWE 2K22 Looks Next-Level in its Latest Trailer, MyGM and Other New Modes Detailed

WWE 2K22 Looks Side by side-Level in its Latest Trailer, MyGM and Other New Modes Detailed

The last few years accept been crude for fans of wrestling games – the WWE 2K games had been on shaky legs for a while, but WWE 2K20 was such a disaster the series had to take a yr off (which concluded up being even longer due to COVID delays). That said, it seems like WWE 2K22 may actually be a contender when information technology hits the band this coming March.

2K and developer Visual Concepts have dropped a new trailer for WWE 2K22, and the game is looking pretty darn proficient. We go impressively true-to-life looks at the likes of Goldberg, Border, Roman Reigns, Bayley, and more. During a press preview, Visual Concepts also had some encouraging things to say well-nigh the game'southward new in-band mechanics, which take been totally revamped, with over 5000 new moves and re-timed strikes and grapples. Visual Concepts is promising "frictionless" accessibility with a greater degree of control and faster response times – no more than canned, clunky animations. You lot can as well expect a wide array of modes, including the much-requested return of GM mode and MyFaction, which seems to exist the game'south Ultimate-Team-mode pick (VC vows this is the only style where any sort of microtransactions will be at play). It all sounds rather promising, just hey, plenty of my prattling on, cheque out the trailer below.

Here'southward a total rundown of 10 new features coming to WWE 2K22:

Redesigned Gameplay Engine: The about important modify in WWE 2K22is in the engine itself. Visual Concepts redesigned the gameplay and animation engine from the ground up to brand every dive, kickout, and finisher experience as real as if players were sitting ringside at WrestleMania. Every bit presently as players pick up the controller, they'll feel the difference.

New Controls: The updated and incredibly intuitive control scheme hits different this year. Configured to ensure that players have more than control over every move, in every state of affairs, WWE 2K22 is easy to pick upwards and play, while still allowing for loftier-skill expression.

Stunning Graphics: Simply put, WWE 2K22boaststhe best-always graphics of the WWE 2Kfranchise. Scanning and animations are executed using the same industry-leading process every bit Visual Concepts' NBA 2Kfranchiseand the team overhauled lighting and relit the game from the ground up.

Immersive Presentation: The virtually dynamic entry in the series to date volition take players out of the crowd and into the band, creating an authentic WWE feeling throughout the game.

New WWE 2KShowcase: Players can take a walk down retentiveness lane and relive a legendary WWE Superstar'south almost iconic matches and moments.

MyGM: Players volition typhoon superstars, book matches, manage contracts, and bear witness they have what it takes to run the near successful brand in sports entertainment.

MyFaction: In a franchise-first, the all-new MyFaction puts players in control of building a legendary faction that rivals the iconic nWo. Players will collect, manage, and upgrade Superstars, with weekly events and regular updates.

MyRise: An opportunity for players to experience the journey of a WWE Superstar from the humble beginnings of a Rookie, followed by the fanfare equally a Superstar, then immortalized as a Legend. New storylines will be bachelor for both male and female MyPlayers.

Universe Style: Universe Fashion returns, offering players more command than ever before over brands, PPVs, match results, rivalries, and much more.

Creation Suite: The Cosmos Suite is back and meliorate than always. Players can be themselves or someone/something entirely different, with all sorts of wild options and fantasy elements, and then step in to the ring at any time and anywhere in the world.