Critics received WWE 2K24 favorably. Metacritic lists an 81 Metascore based on 63 critic reviews, and its reception label is “Generally Favorable.” That single number, though, sits on top of platform-level figures, two slightly different review counts, and individual outlet scores that range from 8 to 96. This article separates each figure from its context so you can quote the right number for the right purpose.
The headline numbers
The overall game page on Metacritic, as captured in 2026, shows the following:
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WWE 2K24 | $24.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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2K Games WWE 2K24 PS4 STANDARD EDITION | $28.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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2K Games WWE 2K24 PS5 STANDARD EDITION [video game] | $29.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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WWE 2K24 - PlayStation 5 | $24.31 | Buy on Amazon |
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WWE 2K24 (Deluxe Edition) | $43.95 | Buy on Amazon |
| Figure | Value | What it covers |
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| Metascore | 81 | Aggregate across 63 critic reviews on the overall game page |
| Reception label | Generally Favorable | Metacritic’s label for the aggregate |
| Critic distribution | 92% positive, 8% mixed, 0% negative | Share of the critic reviews Metacritic lists in each category |
| Platform-level figure | 83 from 25 critic reviews | The captured page does not record which platform this figure belongs to |
| Platform-level figure | 78 from 6 critic reviews | The captured page does not record which platform this figure belongs to |
The distribution describes Metacritic’s listed sample. It does not describe every professional critic who played the game, and it says nothing about player opinion. A 0% negative share means no listed review fell in Metacritic’s negative band; it does not mean every critic was enthusiastic.
Why the review counts differ between pages
Two Metacritic views report different totals. The overall game page reports 63 critic reviews. A platform-filtered critic page centered on PlayStation 5 lists 64 critic reviews in its page text. These are different views captured at different points, not interchangeable totals. When you cite a count, name the page or filter you took it from and the year you checked it.
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- PROVE YOURSELF IN MyRISE - Unleash your raw talent and become the undisputed champ in MyRISE, featuring two thrilling career arcs and original storylines chronicling your ascent to WWE stardom from the men's and women’s divisions
- BUILD YOUR FACTION - Assemble your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends in MyFACTION. Acquire cards, build a dominant faction, compete in online multiplayer and the all-new ranked quickplay. Plus, earn exciting promotional and final rank rewards as you climb the new seasonal leaderboard!
- CONTROL THE WWE UNIVERSE - Develop feuds, weekly shows, and more in Universe mode, WWE 2K24’s ultimate sandbox, with expanded rivalry actions, all-new cutscenes, and support for double-title matches!
- CALL THE SHOTS IN MyGM - Oversee the biggest brands and Superstars in sports entertainment as you challenge rival general managers for the top spot in MyGM. Explore more match types, more brands, and new general managers. Trade Superstars between brands, make executive decisions on contracts, and amp up the drama
Individual outlet scores
Metacritic’s critic listing also shows scores from individual outlets. Each is that outlet’s own judgment, not an input the aggregator averaged on its own:
- Daily Star: 96, review dated March 4, 2024.
- DualShockers: 92, review dated March 4, 2024.
- GameSpot: 8, review titled “Long-Term Booking” by Mark Delaney. The GameSpot listing displays the game’s Metacritic score of 81 alongside it.
The spread between 96 and 8 looks wide, but outlets use different scales and editorial standards, so the numbers cannot be placed on one line without explanation. The most useful comparison is the direction of each verdict, read in the full review. Short excerpts on the critic listing are attributed to their outlets; the surfaced material does not identify a named individual behind each excerpt. Only the GameSpot review has a named author, and no separate statement from Delaney beyond the review itself has been verified.
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- FORTY YEARS OF WRESTLEMANIA WrestleMania is the biggest event in sports entertainment, where Superstars become WWE Legends. Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.
- AN ICONIC ROSTER WWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster featuring WWE Legends like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker, and Andre the Giant, alongside current WWE Superstars like “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and Roman Reigns, whose larger-than-life entrances and signature moves are heightened by ultra-realistic graphics.
- NEW MATCH TYPES From Guest Referee to Casket, Gauntlet, and Ambulance matches, there are a bevy of new match types to experience in WWE 2K24, including support for multiple Superstars in Backstage Brawl.
- PROVE YOURSELF IN MyRISE Unleash your raw talent and become the undisputed champ in MyRISE, featuring two thrilling career arcs and original storylines chronicling your ascent to WWE stardom from the men's and women’s divisions.
- BUILD YOUR FACTION Assemble your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends in MyFACTION. Acquire cards, build a dominant faction, compete in online multiplayer and the all-new ranked quickplay. Plus, earn exciting promotional and final rank rewards as you climb the new seasonal leaderboard!
What the reviews are assessing
The official 2K announcement identifies Visual Concepts as the developer and lists WWE 2K24 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. It describes three modes that anchor the package:
- 2K Showcase
- MyRISE
- MyFACTION
Metacritic’s product description adds MyGM and new match types, including Guest Referee and Gauntlet. PlayStation describes Universe mode as a sandbox with expanded rivalry actions, new cutscenes, and support for double title matches.
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- FORTY YEARS OF WRESTLEMANIA WrestleMania is the biggest event in sports entertainment, where Superstars become WWE Legends. Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.
- AN ICONIC ROSTER WWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster featuring WWE Legends like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker, and Andre the Giant, alongside current WWE Superstars like “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and Roman Reigns, whose larger-than-life entrances and signature moves are heightened by ultra-realistic graphics.
- NEW MATCH TYPES From Guest Referee to Casket, Gauntlet, and Ambulance matches, there are a bevy of new match types to experience in WWE 2K24, including support for multiple Superstars in Backstage Brawl.
- PROVE YOURSELF IN MyRISE Unleash your raw talent and become the undisputed champ in MyRISE, featuring two thrilling career arcs and original storylines chronicling your ascent to WWE stardom from the men's and women’s divisions.
- BUILD YOUR FACTION Assemble your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends in MyFACTION. Acquire cards, build a dominant faction, compete in online multiplayer and the all-new ranked quickplay. Plus, earn exciting promotional and final rank rewards as you climb the new seasonal leaderboard!
Being listed in a product description does not show that reviewers praised a mode. To learn what a given outlet thought of MyGM or Universe mode, read that outlet’s full review.
How to quote these figures correctly
- Attach the platform or page to every Metascore you quote, and the year you checked it.
- Keep the 63-review overall count and the 64-review PlayStation 5 page count separate.
- Give each outlet score its review date, its publication, and its scale.
- Attribute excerpts to the outlet, and link the full review when you quote one.
- Describe the 92% positive share as the share of listed reviews, not of all critics or players.
What the evidence does not establish
- No independent study or market statistic is available. The figures above come from an aggregator and individual outlet reviews.
- Metacritic counts change as reviews are added or filtered, so the values here describe the 2026 capture and may differ on the live page.
- The platform attached to the 83 (from 25 reviews) and 78 (from 6 reviews) figures is not confirmed in the captured page.
Those limits do not change the overall picture: the critic reception recorded on Metacritic is generally favorable, and the strongest individual conclusions come from reading the reviews themselves.
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- FORTY YEARS OF WRESTLEMANIA - WrestleMania is the biggest event in sports entertainment, where Superstars become WWE Legends. Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.
- AN ICONIC ROSTER - WWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster featuring WWE Legends like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker, and Andre the Giant, alongside current WWE Superstars “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and Roman Reigns, whose larger-than-life entrances and signature moves are heightened by ultra-realistic graphics.
- NEW MATCH TYPES - From Guest Referee to Casket, Gauntlet, and Ambulance matches, there are a bevy of new match types to experience in WWE 2K24, including support for multiple Superstars in Backstage Brawl.
- BUILD YOUR FACTION - Assemble your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends in MyFACTION. Acquire cards, build a dominant faction, compete in online multiplayer and the all-new ranked quickplay. Plus, earn exciting promotional and final rank rewards as you climb the new seasonal leaderboard!
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