WWE 2K23 is within reach and combines beautiful graphics with even more game depth and a promising roster. Find out all details about the new game around Wrestling legend John Cena including the release date.
After the great success of its predecessor, WWE 2K23 wants to build on this hype and promises more extensive features and a massive roster of true WWE Legends. The show already starts next week on Friday. Get in the right mood and watch the following videos for a comprehensive insight into the newest installment of the series:
The WWE 2K23 roster brings true legends back
When you’re ready to return to the ring, you’ll have an impressive list of wrestlers to choose from. The entire WWE 2K23 roster includes 178 fighters in the base game. Most current superstars from the TV programs Smackdown, NXT, and Raw are on board. However, many older legends, such as Stone Cold, Steve Austin, The Rock, and Hulk Hogan, are also back.
Get even more fighters and alternate looks if you secure the “Bad Bunny” and “Ruthless Aggression” bonus packages (more info further below). Prior to, here is the list of all fighters at a glance:
- AJ Styles
- Akira Tozawa
- Alba Fyre
- Alexa Bliss
- Aliyah
- Andre the Giant
- Angel Garza
- Angelo Dawkins
- Apollo Crews
- Asuka
- Austin Theory
- Axiom
- Batista
- Bayley
- Becky Lynch
- Beth Phoenix
- Bianca Belair
- Big Boss Man
- Big E
- Bobby Lashley
- Boogeyman
- Booker T
- Braun Strowman
- Bret “The Hit Man” Hart
- Brie Bella
- British Bulldog
- Brock Lesnar
- Bron Breakker
- Bruno Sammartino
- Brutus Creed
- Butch
- Cactus Jack
- Cameron Grimes
- Carmella
- Carmelo Hayes
- Cedric Alexander
- Chad Gable
- Charlotte Flair
- Chyna
- Cody Rhodes
- Commander Azeez
- Cora Jade
- Cruz Del Toro
- Dakota Kai
- Damian Priest
- Dana Brooke
- Dexter Lumis
- Diesel
- DOINK
- Dolph Ziggler
- Dominik Mysterio
- Doudrop
- Drew Gulak
- Drew McIntyre
- Eddie Guerrero
- Edge
- Elias
- Eric Bischoff
- Erik
- Ezekiel
- Faarooq
- Giovanni Vinci
- Finn Bálor
- Gigi Dolin
- Goldberg
- Grayson Waller
- Happy Corbin
- Hollywood Hogan
- Hulk Hogan
- Humberto Carillo
- The Hurricane
- Ilja Dragunov
- Indi Hartwell
- IYO SKY
- Ivar
- Jacy Jayne
- Jake “The Snake” Roberts
- JD McDonagh
- Jerry “The King” Lawler
- Jey Uso
- Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart
- Jimmy Uso
- Jinder Mahal
- Joaquin Wilde
- JBL
- John Cena
- Julius Creed
- Kane
- Karrion Kross
- Katana Chance
- Kayden Carter
- Kevin Nash
- Kevin Owens
- Kofi Kingston
- Kurt Angle
- LA Knight
- Lacey Evans
- Liv Morgan
- Lita
- Logan Paul
- Ludwig Kaiser
- MACE
- “Macho Man” Randy Savage
- Madcap Moss
- Mansoor
- Matt Riddle
- Maryse
- Molly Holly
- Montez Ford
- Mr. McMahon
- Mustafa Ali
- MVP
- Natalya
- Nikki A.S.H.
- Nikki Bella
- Nikkita Lyons
- Noam Dar
- Omos
- Otis
- Queen Zelina
- Randy Orton
- Raquel Rodriguez
- Razor Ramon
- Reggie
- Rey Mysterio
- Rhea Ripley
- Rick Boogs
- Ricochet
- Ridge Holland
- Rikishi
- Rob Van Dam
- Robert Roode
- Roman Reigns
- Ronda Rousey
- Rowdy Roddy Piper
- Roxanne Perez
- R-Truth
- Sami Zayn
- Santos Escobar
- Scarlett
- Scott Hall
- Seth Rollins
- Shane McMahon
- Shanky
- Shawn Michaels
- Shayna Bazler
- Sheamus
- Shelton Benjamin
- Shinsuke Nakamura
- Shotzi
- Solo Sikoa
- Sonya Deville
- Stacy Keibler
- “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
- Stephanie McMahon
- Syxx
- Tamina
- T-BAR
- Ted DiBiase
- The Miz
- The Rock
- Titus O’Neil
- Tommaso Ciampa
- Triple H
- Trish Stratus
- Tyler Bate
- Ultimate Warrior
- Umaga
- Undertaker
- Vader
- Veer Mahaan
- GUNTHER
- Wes Lee
- Xavier Woods
- Xia Li
- X-Pac
- Yokozuna
- Zoey Stark
The wrestling game delivers an intense load of features
WWE 2K23 has a legendary roster and offers some true feature highlights that will make both singleplayer and multiplayer an extraordinary experience. Read on to find out which features you can look forward to.
Wargames
The fan-favorite Wargames mode is now included in WWE 2K23. Engage in chaotic, exciting 3v3 and 4v4 battles in two side-by-side rings.
Showcase
Replay the highlights of John Cena’s WWE career in this interactive sports showcase. Play as his primary opponent and try to master the matches and defeat Cena.
Universe
Take control of the WWE and decide on weekly shows, premium live events, superstar rosters, fights, and champions.
MyRISE
Shape and define your career as a WWE Legend through proper planning. MyRISE includes two different narratives: The Legacy and The Lock.
MyFACTION
Collect and upgrade cards from WWE Legends and Superstars to create the perfect faction. MyFACTION now also supports an online multiplayer mode that allows you to achieve global domination.
MyGM
As a General Manager, show everyone your show is the best and stand out from other GMs. WWE2K23 now has even more GMs, multiple seasons, more show options, expanded match cards, and more match types (for up to 4 players).
W2K23 comes in different editions
The game is already coming out next week on Friday, March 17, 2023, for PS4/PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S and will be available in four different editions. For PC, you can pre-order it via Steam. You can look forward to some bonuses. We’ll give you a detailed overview:
WWE 2K23 Standard Edition ($59.99 for PS4, Xbox One and PC, $69.99 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
- Full game
- Pre-order bonus: “Bad Bunny Bonus Pack”
Playable Bad Bunny character
1x MyFACTION card of Bad Bunny (Ruby)
WWE 2K23 Cross-Gen Digital Edition ($69.99)
- Full game also for PlayStation 4 and 5
- Pre-Order Bonus: “Bad Bunny Bonus Pack”
Playable Bad Bunny character
1x MyFACTION card of Bad Bunny (Ruby)
WWE 2K23 Deluxe Edition ($99.99)
- Full game
- Three days earlier access (from 14 March 2023)
- “Bad Bunny Bonus Pack”
- Deluxe Edition Contents:
Access to the Season Pass (5x DLC)
Mega Boost for MyRISE
SuperCharger
1x Ruby John Cena MyFACTION Evo Card
1x Emerald Bianca Belair MyFACTION Card
1x Gold Asuka MyFACTION Card
1x Gold Edge MyFACTION Card
3x Basic Premium Launch Packs for MyFACTION
WWE 2K23 Icon Edition ($119.99)
- Full game
- Three days early access (from March 14, 2023)
- Bad Bunny Bonus Pack
- Deluxe Edition contents
- Ruthless Aggression contents
Playable prototype Cena
1x MyFACTION card of John Cena (prototype)
Playable Leviathan Batista
Playable Randy Orton from the early OVW era
Playable Brock Lesnar from the early OVW era
Legacy championship belt from John Cena
WrestleMania 22 Arena - Icon Edition Contents:
1x MyFACTION card from manager Paul Heyman (Emerald).
3x Deluxe Premium Launch Packs for MyFACTION
The price range is around $60-120. If you want to buy the game at a discount, grab it via Kinguin (affiliate link).
Do you want more credible fights?
If wrestling is too much of a show for you and you’d instead get into real fights, you’ll find an excellent selection in our Best Fighting Games or Best Metroidvania Games rankings. This summer, you can look forward to Capcom’s new stroke of genius Street Fighter 6.
For more cuteness in combat, Party Animals, a highly anticipated game on Steam, is also coming soon.
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