WWE 2K20: Release Date, Cover Stars, Roster, and More

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“Step Inside.”

That statement has been chosen as the main slogan for the next WWE 2K. Those two words embody the digital WWE experience that allows fans to act out their in-ring desires with a roster full of current Superstars and Hall of Fame legends. For 2019, 2K Games and Yuke’s are ready to up the ante with the latest installment in their longrunning wrestling simulation series. WWE 2K20 brings with it a slew of updated modes, brand new match types, and an even larger playable roster. And fans have no need to worry – plans have already been announced regarding WWE 2K20’s push to add more worthwhile post-launch content to the game.

So without further ado, let’s take a deep dive into everything you need to know about WWE 2K20.


WWE 2K20 Release Date & Playable Platforms

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WWE 2K20 will launch for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 22, 2019.


WWE 2K20 Reveal Trailer


Cover Stars

WWE 2K20

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WWE 2K20 has chosen “The Man” Becky Lynch and “The Big Dog” Roman Reigns as this year’s cover stars.


Roster

WWE 2K20

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As always, the annual WWE 2K games feature a nice variety of playable WWE personalities. And as expected, WWE 2K20 will include a huge number of main roster Superstars, up and coming NXT talent, and past legends.

So far, we know that the following wrestlers are confirmed to be in the game – Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns, Charlotte Flair, The Miz, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Papa Shango, Braun Strowman, Nia Jax, Asuka, Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford of The Street Profits, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and Bray Wyatt. The pre-order incentive Superstars players can look forward to using includes Chyna, “$500 Shirt” The Rock, Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection Mankind, and Hulk Hogan. Check out the link posted below to see the full list of announced male and female Superstars in WWE 2K20.


MYCAREER, Mixed Match Challenge, and 2K Towers

WWE 2K20

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WWE 2K20 is making a few alterations to its legacy modes this year. MYCAREER mode will finally allow players to take control of a custom created male and female Superstar. The male wrestler (Red) and female wrestler (Tre) are characterized as lifelong best friends who make a combined effort to make a big splash in the WWE. As you make your way through the 25-hour long MYCAREER experience, you’ll unlock playable WWE legends, career-specific attires, original wrestlers and special arenas (“Hell Colosseum” and a New Day themed arena have already been revealed). MYCAREER will once again feature fully voiced dialogue for your custom Superstars and the featured WWE talent you’ll come across during your duo’s journey.

WWE 2K20 Roman Reigns

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One of the new match types for the game comes in the form of Mixed Match Challenge, which pits a team of one male Superstar and a female one against an opposing duo. And just like the TV presentation, the men will take on the men while the women compete against the women. WWE 2K19’s 2K Towers mode is making its return in WWE 2K20 – it’s set to introduce fresh challenges and a new story-based Tower that encompasses the career of Roman Reigns. Roman’s gauntlet of 2K Tower matches (“Roman’s Reign”) will include live-action commentary from Roman himself before each bout and will include the following 16 matches:

• Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins vs. Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane)
• Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton
• Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan
• Roman Reigns vs. Big Show
• Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt
• Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus
• Roman Reigns vs. Triple H
• Roman Reigns vs. AJ Styles
• Roman Reigns vs. Rusev
• Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
• Roman Reigns vs. Undertaker
• Roman Reigns vs. John Cena
• Roman Reigns vs. The Miz
• Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe
• Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar
• Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre


2K Showcase & WWE 2K20 Originals

WWE 2K20

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WWE 2K’s signature 2K Showcase mode allows players to play with a chosen Superstar and relive their most legendary moments via objective-based matches. For WWE 2K20, this year’s 2K Showcase experience has been dubbed “2K Showcase: The Women’s Evolution.” This new installment of 2K Showcase will focus on the careers of the “Four Horsewomen” of WWE – Becky Lynch, Bayley, Charlotte Flair, and Sasha Banks. Fans will get to relive all four ladies’ standout NXT/WWE bouts and get the chance to view special interviews/career introspective videos as they make their way through this year’s 2K Showcase setup.

WWE 2K20

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Check out the full 15 match lineup you’ll experience in this year’s 2K Showcase mode below:

NXT TakeOver: Charlotte Flair (with Ric Flair) vs. Natalya (with Bret Hart)
NXT TakeOver: Rival: Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Bayley vs. Becky Lynch
NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn: Bayley vs. Sasha Banks
Night of Champions 2015: Charlotte Flair (with Paige and Becky Lynch) vs. Nikki Bella (with Brie Bella and Alicia Fox)
WrestleMania 32: Charlotte Flair (with Ric Flair) vs. Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks
RAW: Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte (with Dana Brooke)
Backlash: Becky Lynch vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Carmella vs. Naomi vs. Natalya vs. Nikki Bella
Hell in a Cell: Charlotte Flair vs. Sasha Banks
Elimination Chamber: Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James
RAW: Bayley vs. Charlotte Flair
Fastlane: Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax
WrestleMania 33: Bayley vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax vs. Sasha Banks
WrestleMania 34: Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka
Evolution: Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair
WrestleMania 35: Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey

One of the WWE 2K20’s debuting modes is a feature that will fill out 2K Showcase mode even more – WWE 2K20 Originals. This brand new feature is a live service model that’s set to bring add-on content to WWE 2K20 beyond its initial launch. This new piece of DLC is spread out across four-packs that encompass a certain theme within a fictional realm.

Each WWE 2K20 Originals DLC pack will come with a unique 2K Showcase premise, new 2K Towers, new playable characters, new creation suite parts, new weapons, new arenas and plenty more. All of the WWE 2K20 Originals DLC packs will be released by Spring 2020. Each one can be bought separately or collectively as a part of the WWE 2K20 Backstage Pass. The WWE 2K20 Backstage Pass also comes included with the game’s Deluxe and Collector’s Editions.

WWE 2K20 Originals Bump in the Night

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The very first WWE 2K20 Originals DLC pack (called “Bump in the Night”) is available as a pre-order bonus for each edition of WWE 2K20. This horror-themed suite of extra content comes with the following:

“The Fiend” Bray Wyatt playable character
New 2K Showcase – An alternate “Swampfather” version of Bray Wyatt has amassed otherworldly power, becoming an embodiment of the swamp itself. He lures Finn Bálor to his compound to recruit Finn’s Demon into his group of powered Superstars, which he calls his “Family.” Finn is forced to fight in a series of matches against members of Wyatt’s Family until finally, the power within Finn Bálor is unleashed. Exclusive commentary brings the story to life.
Story 2K Towers
1. “The Fiend” – “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt stars in his own tower
2. “All Fed Up” – “Fed-Up” Sheamus is forced to take on some of his former fellow Superstars, who have all become zombies
3. “Nowhere to Run” – “Twisted” Nikki Cross looks to “play” with other Superstars in her own twisted game
4. “One of the Family” – “The Swampfather” Bray Wyatt decides to bring on one of his past recruits. Can Daniel Bryan avoid becoming one of “The Swampfather’s” thralls?
5. “Nowhere to Hide” – “Survivor” Mandy Rose has had enough of “Twisted” Nikki Cross and her games. She’s going to do what she can to put an end to the madness
Horror-themed WWE Superstar Characters – “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt, “Demon King” Finn Bálor, “The Swampfather” Bray Wyatt, FrankenStrowman, “Wicked” Aleister Black, “Unleashed Apex Predator” Randy Orton, “Fed-Up” Sheamus and two mystery versions of WWE Superstars
Arenas – Wyatt Swamp Arena and Cemetery Brawl Arena
Horror-Themed Creation – Dozens of Create-a-Superstar parts, New Create-an-Arena parts, New weapons, and New moves


Trailers


Pre-Order

WWE 2K20

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WWE 2K20 is available for pre-order via three different editions – the Standard, Deluxe, and SmackDown 20th Anniversary Edition. The pre-order incentive that comes with all three editions of the game is the very first piece of WWE 2K Originals content. Check out the official descriptions for the content offered with the Deluxe and SmackDown 20th Anniversary Editions below:

WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition

• Copy of WWE 2K20 video game with Deluxe Edition packaging;
• Accelerator – Take control of your WWE 2K20 experience with the Accelerator. Players can gain access to all unlockable content available at launch via the game’s Purchasable section and take full control of the overall rankings and attribute levels of all playable characters;
• Kickstart – Get a leg up in your MyCAREER by unlocking and boosting your MyPLAYER ratings and attributes with 25 additional Attribute Points and 8 Additional Skill Points. Plus, get a 25,000 VC starting bonus to unlock more Superstar parts, Moves and more! In addition to this, start with all Boost Slots unlocked plus 15 free Boosts, 2,000 free Tokens and 400 free Deluxe Tokens;
• Complete set of WWE 2K20 Originals content packages via the WWE 2K20 Backstage Pass;
• Additional bonus digital content, including playable Superstars Chyna, in her first WWE 2K appearance, Hulk Hogan, “$500 Shirt” The Rock, and Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection Mankind (more details to be announced);
WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Cards (included with physical versions only).

WWE 2K20 Collector’s Edition

WWE 2K20 Collectors Edition

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• Copy of WWE 2K20 video game with Collector’s Edition packaging;
• Accelerator – Take control of your WWE 2K20 experience with the Accelerator. Players can gain access to all unlockable content available at launch via the game’s Purchasable section and take full control of the overall rankings and attribute levels of all playable characters;
• Kickstart – Get a leg up in your MyCAREER by unlocking and boosting your MyPLAYER ratings and attributes with 25 additional Attribute Points and 8 Additional Skill Points. Plus, get a 25,000 VC starting bonus to unlock more Superstar parts, Moves and more! In addition to this, start with all Boost Slots unlocked plus 15 free Boosts, 2,000 free Tokens and 400 free Deluxe Tokens;
• Complete set of WWE 2K20 Originals content packages via the WWE 2K20 Backstage Pass;
• Additional bonus digital content, including playable Superstars Chyna, in her first WWE 2K appearance, Hulk Hogan, “$500 Shirt” The Rock, and Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection Mankind (more details to be announced);
• Physical collectibles including:
– Exclusive WWE SmackDown! Ring Skirt Relic Piece (2002-2008)
– Limited Edition WWE SmackDown! Legend Autographed Plaque (Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio or Edge)
WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Cards.

Check out our review for WWE 2K20 right here.

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