WWE 2K22 View on Steam

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WWE 2K22

Play as WWE Superstars and Legends in wrestling matches, using strikes, dives, reversals, kickouts, and finishers to take on opponents in different match types. In 2K Showcase, revisit pivotal moments from Rey Mysterio’s career. MyRISE offers separate male and female storylines, with choices shaping your wrestler’s journey through WWE. As a General Manager in MyGM, draft a roster and plan rivalries, matches, and events against rival brands. You can also create wrestlers and build a faction in MyFACTION. The supplied notice says online-required functions stopped working after the multiplayer servers shut down on December 31, 2023.

Control WWE stars in the ring, relive Rey Mysterio’s career, manage a wrestling brand, or guide a wrestler’s rise.

Released 10 Mar 2022

73%positive of
9.9k player reviews

Free

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Simulation

Sports

PvP

Character Customization

Relive Rey’s Career

Draft a WWE Roster

Shape MyRISE Stories

NOTE: All multiplayer servers for WWE 2K22 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2023. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

Developed by Visual Concepts · Published by 2K

WWE 2K22 MyRISE Movie! (Entire Mode)

Women's Royal Rumble in WWE 2k22! K-CITY GAMING

WWE 2K22 MyRISE - MANDY ROSE BECAME MY GIRLFRIEND!

Players Praise Most

Wrestling Nostalgia
Responsive Ring Controls
Rey Showcase Mode
Custom Match Mayhem

Common Player Critiques

Shutdown Online Servers
Crashes and Glitches
Fast, Punishing Matches
Confusing Menus

73%

positive of 9.9k player reviews

From the Devs

NOTE: All multiplayer servers for WWE 2K22 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2023. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

REDESIGNED GAMEPLAY ENGINE. NEW CONTROLS. ALL THE FEATURES YOU CAN HANDLE.

Get ripped out of the stands and hit with complete control of the WWE Universe.

THE GAME THAT MAY HIT TOO REAL

Hitting this hard has never been so easy. Everything from the controls to the stunning graphics has been redesigned, and feels as real as being ringside at WrestleMania.

CONTROL WWE SUPERSTARS AND CLASSIC LEGENDS

Unleash dives, kickouts, and finishers with the biggest and most realistic-looking WWE Superstars and Legends: The Rock, Sasha Banks, Goldberg, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Brock Lesnar, and more.

619 YOUR WAY TO SUPERSTARDOM

Celebrate pivotal moments in Rey Mysterio’s iconic career in 2K Showcase. Booyaka!

INTRODUCING MyGM

It’s your turn to call the shots as a WWE General Manager. Take the reins of Raw, Smackdown, NXT or NXT UK and draft your ultimate roster of WWE Superstars and Legends, then compete against rival GM’s to build the biggest brand in the WWE Universe. Become the top-rated show by setting up intense rivalries, over-the-top match types, championship showdowns, pay-per-view events, and an ever-escalating arms race of arenas and audiences. Once you’ve set the stage, play as a Superstar, interfere as a GM, or call the shots from behind the scenes —the choice is yours!

RISE UP THE RANKS THROUGH WWE

Take on not one, but two MyRISE adventures, featuring unique male and female storylines that let you choose your journey like never before.

BUILD FOR YOURSELF, SHARE WITH THE WORLD

The Creation Suite is back and better than ever. Be yourself or someone else. Then step in the ring anytime, anywhere in the world.

ASSEMBLE YOUR OWN FACTION

In a franchise-first, the all-new MyFACTION lets you build a faction that rivals the nWo. Collect, manage and upgrade WWE Superstars, with weekly events and regular updates!

WWE 2K22: IT HITS DIFFERENT

Back of the Box

Platforms	Windows
Achievements	54
Age ratings	ESRB T — Violence Blood Mild Suggestive Themes Language PEGI 16 — Violence In-Game Purchases In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items) USK 16 CRL 16 CSRR C15 — 暴力,不當言語 ClassInd (Brazil) 12 — Violência FPB 13 KGRB 15 MDA AA16 NZOFLC M — Sporting Violence Online Interactivity In-Game Purchases OFLC M — Sporting Violence Online Interactivity In-Game Purchases
Players	1–8
Play modes	Online co-op Online PvP Local co-op Local PvP Split screen
Other modes	Online lobbies Exhibition matches Shared/split-screen local matches MyGM local co-op or Steam Remote Play Steam Remote Play Community Creations sharing Cross-platform Community Creations
Multiplayer	WWE 2K22 supports multiplayer in online and local shared/split-screen play. Store features list Online PvP, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. Reviews indicate online lobbies can host up to 8 players, while local play is commonly used with friends on the same system. All online server-dependent functions were shut down on 2023-12-31 and no longer function.
Multiplayer & mods	The game includes user-created wrestlers and other creations, with cross-platform community creations/sharing noted in reviews. Custom characters appear to affect online stability negatively in some reviews. No evidence of gameplay mods changing multiplayer support is provided.
Controller support	Xbox
Controller required	No
DRM / EULA	Requires 3rd-Party Account: 2K Account (Supports Linking to Steam Account) Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA WWE 2K22 EULA
Content notices	Violence Blood Mild Suggestive Themes Language Interactive Elements Users Interact In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items) Age rating for: ESRB
Website	Official website