WWE 2K20 launched worldwide on October 22, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One (including Xbox One X), and Windows PC. WWE’s launch announcement describes “more than 180 playable characters,” but the exact number depends on what you count. A secondary WWE 2K reference site separates unique on-disc wrestlers from alternate versions, managers, and MyCAREER original characters, and the figures below keep those categories apart. Because the game is from 2019, the release date and platforms are historical facts; they do not show that the online services or DLC still work or can be bought today.
Release date, developer and platforms
WWE announced the game for a worldwide release on October 22, 2019, on PlayStation 4, the Xbox One family, and Windows PC. The original launch announcement names Visual Concepts as developer and 2K as the publishing label. (WWE release announcement)
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WWE 2K20 - Xbox One | $26.86 | Buy on Amazon |
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WWE 2K20 Smackdown 20Th Anniversary Edition Playstation 4 | $119.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition - Xbox One | $39.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition Playstation 4 | $30.14 | Buy on Amazon |
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Take Two Interactive WWE 2K20 (Playstation 4) (PS4) (Renewed) (EU Version) | $25.62 | Buy on Amazon |
How many characters are in WWE 2K20?
There is no single official count that breaks the roster down by category. WWE’s launch announcement gives the broad publisher-backed figure, and a secondary catalog gives more granular totals. These totals measure different things, so they should not be swapped for one another.
| Count | What it counts | Source |
|---|---|---|
| More than 180 | Playable characters, as WWE’s launch announcement describes them. The announcement does not itemize the total. | WWE release announcement (2019) |
| 186 | Unique playable characters on disc | The SmackDown Hotel roster index (secondary) |
| 225 | Playable characters on disc, including alternate versions | The SmackDown Hotel roster index (secondary) |
| 238 | Total characters on disc, including managers and MyCAREER original characters. This is not a count of 238 playable wrestlers. | The SmackDown Hotel roster index (secondary) |
Named Superstars and Legends
WWE’s launch announcement names the following characters as examples of the roster: Bayley, Braun Strowman, Charlotte Flair, Kofi Kingston, Seth Rollins, Adam Cole, Io Shirai, Matt Riddle, Toni Storm, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, André the Giant, and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper.
#1 Best Overall
- 2k invites players to step inside the ring with WWE 2k20
- Your favorite WWE Superstars, Legends, Hall of Famers and NXT’s best will join the festivities and celebrate the evolution of the WWE 2K franchise
- WWE 2K20 will feature key gameplay improvements and streamlined controls
Edition bonuses and DLC characters
- Edition bonus playable characters: Chyna, Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Mankind, and The Rock, as named in WWE’s edition announcement.
- Originals characters: themed characters from the WWE 2K20 Originals packs, such as Hacker Asuka, Chairwoman Bliss, and CyberNaomi, appear in the secondary roster index. The catalog also includes alternate attires.
What arenas are in WWE 2K20?
The arena list below comes from a secondary catalog, The SmackDown Hotel arena index, which groups venues into the categories that follow. The official 2K announcement for the final Originals pack independently confirms that the DLC added arenas. The catalog does not list unlock conditions, so this article does not say which venues are open from the start and which are earned through modes. Check in-game for that.
Weekly shows
- Raw 2019
- SmackDown Live 2019
- NXT 2019
- Main Event 2019
- 205 Live 2019
Pay-per-view and event arenas
- Backlash 2018
- Extreme Rules 2018
- SummerSlam 2018
- Hell in a Cell 2018
- Super Show-Down 2018
- Evolution 2018
- Survivor Series 2018
- TLC 2018
- NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool
- NXT TakeOver: Phoenix
- Royal Rumble 2019
- Elimination Chamber 2019
- Fastlane 2019
- NXT TakeOver: New York
- WrestleMania 35
- Money in the Bank 2019
Classic arenas
- Raw 2017, Raw 2013, Raw Is War 1998, SmackDown! 2000, and WCW Nitro 1998
- WrestleMania 34, WrestleMania 33, WrestleMania 32, and WWF SummerSlam 1988
- Mixed Match Challenge, Clash of Champions 2017, and Mae Young Classic 2017
- Fastlane 2017, Elimination Chamber 2017, Hell in a Cell 2016, Backlash 2016, and Night of Champions 2015
- NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, NXT TakeOver: Rival, and NXT TakeOver
- WCW/nWo Halloween Havoc 1998
MyCAREER locations
- WrestleMania 2029, Winter Fest/Snow Arena, Reilly Flash’s Wrestling Academy, New Day Arena, and L.A. Hall
- High School Gym Run-Down, High School Gym (BCW), Hell’s Colosseum, and Baseball Stadium
Backstage brawl locations
- WWE Backstage Area, Boiler Room, Movie Set, The Darkside, The Wretched Mire, and The Wretched Mire Cabin
Originals DLC venues
- Wyatt Swamp Compound, Chaos at the Crypt (Cemetery Brawl), Pin Drop Plaza (Empty Arena), Overlord’s Coliseum, The Scrapyard, Southpaw Summer Breakout ’87, Max Headlock’s Arcade, The Mainframe, and Neo-Osaka District 4
Create an Arena
The same secondary catalog says Create an Arena offers about 50 preset stage designs as starting templates. That figure is approximate and comes from the catalog, not from 2K.
Rank #2
- Exclusive acrylic piece featuring a piece of WWE smackdown Ring skirt (2002 2008)
- Collectible acrylic piece containing WWE smackdown Legend autograph (Kurt angle, rey mysterious, edge)
- WWE Super card bonus content
Standard and Deluxe editions, plus other packages
The two editions in the title differ mainly in what they bundle with the base game. The table covers the packages described in WWE’s and 2K’s announcements. Where a source does not state an item, the cell says so.
| Edition | WWE 2K20 Originals packs | Other bundled digital content | Physical-copy bonus cards (launch packaging) |
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| Standard | Not stated in the sources | Not stated beyond the base game | Limited-edition WWE SuperCard cards for Becky Lynch and Roman Reigns |
| Deluxe | The complete set of WWE 2K20 Originals | Accelerator, MyCAREER Kickstart, WWE SuperCard limited-edition cards, and additional digital content including Chyna as a playable character | Limited-edition WWE SuperCard cards for Becky Lynch and Roman Reigns |
| Collector’s | Includes the Deluxe features, as WWE describes them | Deluxe features plus exclusive and rare collectibles. The announcement does not itemize the collectibles. | Support cards for Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns, The Rock, Mankind, and Mr. Socko |
| WWE 2K20 SmackDown! 20th Anniversary Edition | All four Originals packs, per 2K’s later announcement | Not stated in the sources | Not stated in the sources |
Package contents describe what the edition shipped with in 2019. A used copy, resale copy, or copy from a third party may not include the cards, collectibles, or any digital codes, so confirm what is included before buying.
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Rank #3
- WWE 2K20 smackdown 20th anniversary digital bonus content
- WWE 2K20 my player kick start
- WWE 2K20 Accelerator
- Additional digital content to be announced at a later date
WWE 2K20 Originals DLC
The four Originals packs were Bump in the Night, Wasteland Wanderers, Southpaw Regional Wrestling, and Empire of Tomorrow. 2K describes each as a themed add-on that includes a Showcase, Towers, playable characters, creation parts, weapons, and arenas. 2K’s game page states: “Each of the WWE 2K20 Originals presents a new playable world and its own unique theme.” (2K game page)
| Pack | Arenas named in official sources | Launch-era price (as quoted by 2K) |
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| Bump in the Night | Not stated in the official sources | $14.99 per pack |
| Wasteland Wanderers | Not stated in the official sources | $14.99 per pack |
| Southpaw Regional Wrestling | Not stated in the official sources | $14.99 per pack |
| Empire of Tomorrow | The Mainframe and Neo-Osaka District 4 | $14.99 per pack |
The Backstage Pass covering packs 2–4 was quoted at $29.99 in the same launch-era announcements. These are historical prices and do not indicate what the packs cost now. (2K Empire of Tomorrow announcement)
Rank #4
- WWE 2K20 smackdown 20th anniversary digital bonus content
- WWE 2K20 my player kick start
- WWE 2K20 Accelerator
- Additional digital content to be announced at a later date
Features and modes
- 2K Showcase: The Women’s Evolution: objective-based matches and documentary-style vignettes focused on Becky Lynch, Bayley, Charlotte Flair, and Sasha Banks, the Four Horsewomen.
- MyCAREER: players can control both male and female MyPLAYER characters. WWE said more than 40 Superstars contributed cutscenes and voiceovers.
- Mixed Tag: male and female competitors can take part in mixed-tag matches.
- 2K Towers: Roman’s Reign: a story-driven Tower centered on Roman Reigns’ career, alongside challenge Towers.
- Creation Suite: players can customize Superstars, apparel, arenas, and more. WWE’s official release announcement states: “The WWE 2K20 creation suite allows players to fully customize their own Superstars, apparel, arenas and more and share them online with other players.”
- Universe Mode: WWE announced higher limits for matches, championship slots, and rivalries per show, plus new cutscenes and promo lines. The launch announcement cites 3,040 new promo lines.
- Online: WWE described returning online lobbies and a “Tonight’s Match” feature that rotates match types, rules, genders, and arenas.
- Soundtrack: WWE listed 12 soundtrack tracks at launch.
What still works in 2026?
Current sources do not establish whether the online lobbies, “Tonight’s Match,” Creation Suite sharing, or the digital store listings for the game and its DLC are still operating. The statements above describe what WWE and 2K said at launch. Treat them as a record of the 2019 release, not a guarantee of present access.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Disc only. Original case and manual not included. Will come packaged in a generic case.
- Your favourite WWE Superstars, Legends, Hall of Famers and NXT's best
- Relive the ground-breaking journey of the four horsewomen in the 2K showcase story mode
- For the first time ever in WWE 2K, play as both a male and female MyPlayer in MyCAREER
- 2K towers are back in WWE 2K20, including a story-driven Tower centred around the career of WWE 2K20 cover superstar Roman Reigns
Checklist before buying a copy
- Confirm the platform (PS4, Xbox One family, or Windows PC) on the listing.
- Confirm the edition name. “Deluxe” and “Collector’s” indicate different bundled content, and the anniversary edition is a separate package.
- Check whether the listing says the Originals packs are included, and whether any digital code is unused.
- Check whether the physical SuperCard cards or collectibles are present, since they are not guaranteed with used or resale copies.
- Check the condition and seller before paying, because current prices and stock were not established by the sources used here.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
