WWE 2K24 has implemented a hotfix that solved a frustrating issue affecting many Steam users who pre-ordered the game. Additionally, WWE 2K24 just received one of its first updates after releasing on March 8.
20.02.2024 - 03:25 / gamerant.com / Wwe / J Brodie Shirey
WWE 2K24 is bringing back the infamous ECW promotion for its MyGM mode. Extreme Championship Wrestling was created in 1992 as a competitor to both the World Wrestling Federation (as WWE was once known) and World Championship Wrestling, and set itself apart with a roster of future WWE 2K24 superstars and a more hardcore style of wrestling that saw competitors strike each other with weapons as often as punches and holds. WWE would start a revamped version of ECW as a third brand in 2006, but this would eventually end in 2010, with NXT taking its place two years later.
The original ECW remains highly regarded among wrestling fans, with many of its premiere stars going on to have legendary careers in WWE, including WWE 2K22 cover star Rey Mysterio. Two ECW video games were released by Acclaim Entertainment in 2000, and the WWE relaunch was featured in numerous Smackdown vs. Raw installments until its eventual end. When it comes to the more recent WWE 2K installments, players have kept the memory of ECW alive by recreating classic versions of its biggest wrestlers using WWE 2K23’s character creation suite.
Now players might be able to resurrect ECW outright, as the WWE 2K24 website suggests that the long-defunct promotion will be included in this year’s MyGM mode. In the section dedicated to MyGM mode, an image of Tyler Breeze in front of the old ECW logo is featured, all but confirming that it will be one of the available brands players can choose in WWE 2K24's MyGM mode alongside Raw, Smackdown, NXT, NXT 2.0, and WCW. When the topic was brought up on r/WWEGames by EstebanThe17, fans immediately started speculating on what the brand’s arena would look like and what special perks would come to those who chose it.
General Manager mode has been a popular staple of WWE video games, allowing players to run their own WWE shows by drafting a roster of Superstars and putting together action-packed cards. WWE 2K22 revamped this feature as MyGM, and last year’s WWE allowed fans to relive the nostalgia of the 90s wrestling boom by managing a new version of WCW in addition to the current WWE brands.
Many fans noticed the ECW logo on the WWE 2K24 website when the game was first announced back in January, but its inclusion in MyGM Mode remains an exciting development for those with fond memories of the company in its heyday. WWE 2K23’s take on WCW saw wrestlers compete in a generic arena adorned in the company’s classic logo, despite having the Monday Nitro arena available in other modes. Fans are likely hoping that WWE 2K24 will provide a more authentic look for ECW when players return to the land of Extreme in MyGM by recreating classic shows and PPV arenas.
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WWE 2K24 has implemented a hotfix that solved a frustrating issue affecting many Steam users who pre-ordered the game. Additionally, WWE 2K24 just received one of its first updates after releasing on March 8.
WWE 2K24 has just released a new update, making several quality-of-life improvements. Visual Concepts’ last couple of WWE video games have been constantly praised for their refined in-ring action, and WWE 2K24 is continuing this with good reviews so far. Fans who pre-ordered one of the game’s digital deluxe editions could jump into WWE 2K24 a few days ahead of its March 8 release, and now everyone can tag in and see for themselves how this year’s iteration builds on what worked in the past few entries.
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WWE 2K24 has partially censored Vince McMahon in its 40 Years of WrestleMania 2K Showcase Mode in the wake of the former chairman’s recent controversies. Earlier this year, ex-WWE employee Janel Grant filed a lawsuit accusing McMahon of sexually assaulting and trafficking her. WWE and parent company TKO have since distanced themselves from him, with McMahon stepping down from his position as executive chairman of the company and WWE no longer acknowledging him on its on-air programming.
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WWE fans are getting a new wrestling game to enjoy next month. That will be the WWE 2K24 installment, and while we are waiting for the date to roll around, some players are already getting a chance to try the title out. It looks like some media outlets have gained access to the upcoming installment and are sharing footage online.
CM Punk hasn’t been confirmed as a playable character in WWE 2K24 yet, but the Chicago-born superstar recently made the case to be added as DLC down the road. Nearly ten years after his last virtual appearance in a WWE video game and just a few months removed from his controversial departure from AEW, CM Punk shocked audiences by walking out to the ring at the very end of November’s Survivor Series live event. Since then, there has been much speculation about Punk’s WWE future, including whether or not he will appear in the upcoming WWE 2K24.
Newly-released gameplay videos are offering a look at how special stipulations like Casket Matches and Special Guest Referee contests will play out in WWE 2K24. The latest installment in the annual WWE 2K series is now only a few weeks away, and the creators of WWE 2K24 have been busy showing off the game’s many playable characters and game modes.
WWE 2K24 has continued to reveal ratings for the superstars that make up its massive roster, now confirming the ratings for Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, current WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, and 15 other superstars. The WWE 2K24 ratings reveals have been going all week, with some of the ratings proving to be somewhat controversial.
The WWE 2K24 full roster list has confirmed that Ken Shamrock will be featured in the game, returning to the WWE game franchise after a nine-year absence. For any WWE 2K24 fans who may be unfamiliar with his work, Ken Shamrock is best known for his time in the UFC, but he has also had a notable career in professional wrestling. This included a few years in WWE, then known as WWF, where Shamrock was an upper mid-carder during the Attitude Era.
The final rundown of wrestlers playable in WWE 2K24 has now confirmed the removal of Vince McMahon and Brock Lesnar, following allegations surrounding both men surfacing last month.