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WWE 2K22
By Visual Concepts, released 1 Jan 2022
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- professional wrestling video game
What it is
WWE 2K22 is a professional wrestling and sports game developed by Visual Concepts. It includes single-player, multiplayer, PvP, co-op and shared or split-screen modes in its Steam feature listing. Players can control WWE Superstars and classic Legends, and the listed modes include MyGM, where players take the role of a General Manager, draft a roster and compete against rival GMs. The game also features a 2K Showcase centered on Rey Mysterio’s career. WWE 2K22 is listed for Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S, while its Steam platform listing specifies Windows. The entry carries a significant online limitation: its multiplayer servers shut down on December 31, 2023, and functions requiring online servers no longer work after that date. It was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K.
What players like, and what they don't
- Includes MyGM roster drafting and rival GM competition.
- Features a Rey Mysterio 2K Showcase.
- Steam listing includes shared-screen PvP and co-op.
- Multiplayer servers shut down December 31, 2023.
- Online-server-dependent functions no longer work.
- Steam platform listing is Windows only.
Who it suits
It may suit wrestling fans interested in controlling WWE Superstars, managing a roster in MyGM or playing local shared-screen modes. Players considering online multiplayer should note the listed server shutdown.
WWE 2K22 offers wrestling matches, management play and shared-screen modes. Its online features are limited by the listed server shutdown, so local and single-player options are important to consider.
