WWE 2K23 Release Date: Early access, editions, gameplay & more

The WWE 2K23 release date has been officially revealed, with the highly anticipated wrestling game being only a matter of weeks away from a full launch. Fans are eager to try out the game and relive some of WWE’s most historic moments.

WWE 2K23 has some exciting new features. A new match type was introduced, and the ShowCase mode suffered a massive change. This year’s roster is also one of the biggest ever, with more than 160 playable superstars.

So, without further ado, let’s check out the full details of the WWE 2K23 release date.

WWE 2K23 Release Date

This year’s game features several franchise advancements, including a unique new take on the 2K Showcase, the WWE 2K introduction of the fan-favourite WarGames, and expansions to several marquee game modes.

The official WWE 2K23 release date is Friday March 17, 2023. That’s when the Standard Edition will go live across the world. However, WWE 2K23 Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition players will be able to play earlier than this.

The two premium editions will unlock on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 thanks to the early access that comes with them.

WWE 2K23 is once again set to take consoles by storm, with players eager to try out the new game.

With WWE GOAT and multi-time champion John Cena leading the line as the main cover star, 2K Games have wasted no time in attempting to make this year’s game the best yet.

WWE 2K23 Pre-order Perks

WWE 2K23 features four editions of the game: Standard Edition, Cross-Gen, Deluxe Edition, and Icon Edition:

• The Standard Edition will be available for £49.99 on PC, for £59.99 on previous-gen platforms (PS4, Xbox One consoles) and for £69.99 on current-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) in both physical and digital formats.
• The Cross-Gen edition will be available digitally for £69.99 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The Cross-Gen edition includes the Standard Edition across previous and current-gen platforms within the same console family and the same PlayStation or Xbox account.

• The Icon Edition will be available for £104.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, featuring original cover art by renowned WWE-inspired artist Rob Schamberger. In addition to the Standard Edition and all bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition, the Icon Edition includes the Ruthless Aggression Pack, celebrating 20 years of John Cena’s WWE career by featuring John Cena’s early “Prototype” character, as well as “Leviathan” Batista, developmental rookie versions of Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton, the John Cena Legacy Championship and WrestleMania 22 Arena. Additional bonus content includes an Emerald Paul Heyman MyFACTION Manager Card, and three Deluxe Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs. The Icon Edition will be available from March 14, 2023 – three days ahead of Standard and Cross-Gen Edition.

Players who pre-ordered the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle will receive the Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, which includes Bad Bunny as a playable character, as well as a Ruby tier Bad Bunny MyFACTION card.

WWE 2K23 First Look

We were fortunate enough to get our hands on an early build of WWE 2K23, giving us the opportunity to try out basic matches, the new showcase mode and the brand-new War Games mode.

One thing is for sure, WWE 2K23 raises the stakes and is prepared to break new boundaries in order to take the franchise to the next level.