#WWE 2K22 INITIAL RELEASE DATE UPGRADE#

Despite 2K’s efforts to flesh out the mode, it did little to bring me roundPersonally, I’ve never enjoyed this style of gameplay, so while I can appreciate the effort put in, 2K’s latest attempt did nothing to bring me around. Unfortunately, MyFACTION lacks a multiplayer mode.

#WWE 2K22 INITIAL RELEASE DATE UPGRADE#

Acquiring superstar cards of varying rarities to build up a faction, you’ll create a team to rival the nWo, collect new wrestlers, upgrade existing ones, and participate in weekly events.

MyFACTION is another new addition, working as WWE 2K22’s FIFA Ultimate Team equivalent, and yes, microtransactions are present. Expect the usual shenanigans for a WWE storyline, but comparatively, MyRISE just isn’t as developed or as engaging as MyGM. How this story develops is your choice, becoming the hero or villain. Each path brings unique story content, and according to 2K, MyRISE holds 50 hours’ worth of gameplay. Letting you play in the Men’s or Women’s Division, you can choose one of four character backgrounds, such as a mixed martial arts (MMA) experience or rising through the indies. M圜areer mode also returns, now rebranded as MyRISE. Visual Concepts has mostly nailed it here. No online multiplayer is unfortunate, and the lack of Triple Threat matches is criminal, though if you can find a friend to play locally, successfully winning this rivalry is highly satisfying. There’s surprising depth here, and while three matches a week doesn’t seem like much, it’s engaging. MyGM is where we spent most of our time, essentially offering a Football Manager-type experience for wrestling. Once a week’s over, your performance is ranked on four key factors: Star Power, Match Quality, Show Quality, and Rivalries. The more exciting a match type, the more stamina a superstar uses too, and if that drops too low, they risk injury. Fancy a better arena or improved special effects? Start paying up. A Tables, Ladders, & Chairs contest looks nice if you’ve got $5k spare, but an Extreme Rules fight? Try $20k. Every match type costs money (regular fights excluded), affecting the fan ratings. It’s essentially a balancing act, and if you blow your budget on drafting talent, you’ll learn this the hard way.

It pays to keep a varied roster between your opener, mid-card, and main event, as two similar wrestlers fighting just isn’t exciting for fans. Booking 3 matches per week with two championships up for grabs (Men’s and Women’s singles), GMs must draft a minimum of eight superstars, sticking to a budget before setting up a weekly show. There’s surprising depth here, and while three matches a week doesn’t seem like much, it’s engaging.įighting head-to-head to become WWE’s most popular brand, this builds towards a pay-per-view (PPV) event every five weeks, eventually leading to Wrestlemania. Here, you’ll control one of WWE's four brands: Raw, SmackDown, NXT, or NXT UK. Playing a General Manager, you’ll choose Sonya Deville, Adam Pearce, William Regal, Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, or a custom character, competing against an AI or another player (local multiplayer only). Welcome to managementĢK22’s real longevity comes from MyGM, a mode missing in action since WWE Smackdown vs. Even with these omissions, 2K22 still provides a fun look at one of wrestling’s most notable superstars and for unfamiliar, an entertaining introduction. Showcase houses great moments like Rey’s match with Eddie Guerrero during WCW Halloween Havoc 1997, but the wider Showcase could have been more. Big fights with Chris Jericho and Kurt Angle are absent, while questionable choices like a Raw Match with Gran Metalik cut. It’s a fun mode, but we’re missing some of Rey’s biggest highlights. Some moves are tricky to pull off, but achieving every objective unlocks the final match. Instead, you're hitting set objectives, hitting specific moves against your opponent.ĢK22 provides a fun look at one of wrestling’s most notable superstars and for unfamiliar, an entertaining introduction. Unlike regular fights, your goal isn’t pinning opponents, as doing that ends a match early. Real-life footage cuts through the gameplay at crucial moments, and Rey provides commentary like a mini-documentary. Showcase Mode provides a deep dive into cover star Rey Mysterio’s career, recreating some of his biggest fights.

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