The next edition of the WWE 2K franchise will be out October 22nd.
In a press release, 2K have announced that WWE Hall of Famer (as part of D-Generation X) Chyna is past of a raft of pre-order exclusive for the upcoming WWE 2K20 game.
Players who do purchase the WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition or Collector’s Edition will receive in-game bonuses, including playable Superstars Chyna, Hulk Hogan, Mankind and The Rock, in addition to the game itself.
Becky Lynch and Roman Reigns will be the games co-cover stars (confirming the leaks from yesterday) and both star in the official WWE 2K20 advert.
This years 2K Showcase will highlight ‘The Women’s Evolution’, following the careers of Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley, Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks. Players will also be able to compete as both male and female Superstars in MyCAREER and Mixed Tag matches.
The control system has been changed as well, they have been “streamlined to allow new players to jump into the game more easily, while experienced players will still enjoy a challenge.”
WWE Towers will also return, including a story-driven Tower centred around the career of Roman Reigns. The game will also introduce a new service model called “WWE 2K20 Originals” which will set to deliver a wealth of 2K Showcase add-on content for player exploration beyond the game’s initial launch. Each of the WWE 2K20 Originals will present a new playable world and its own unique theme, with more details to be announced in the coming months.
The WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition will contain:
- 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 (more details to be announced);
- 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).
The Collector’s Edition contains:
- A 20th Anniversary of SmackDown theme and includes the following items:
- 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 (more details to be announced);
- 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 collectables including Exclusive WWE SmackDown! Ring Skirt Relic Piece (2002-2008) and a Limited Edition WWE SmackDown! Legend Autographed Plaque (Kurt Angle™, Rey Mysterio® or Edge®)
- WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Cards