Summary
Survivor Series is right around the corner, where Team Cody (Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, Randy Orton) will face off withThe Judgment Day(Damian Priest, Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) and Drew McIntyre. However, it’s not the only noticeable buildup, change, or happenings within WWE in recent months. Fans have certainly noticed how Shinsuke Nakamura turned heel and delivered promos in Japanese, while Damage CTRL has brought back in Kairi Sane and various members have spoken Japanese themselves. This was not a common sight when WWE was under Vince McMahon’s creative direction, and the possible reason behind it could actually make for a great game mode inWWE 2K24(or beyond).
According to WrestlePurists, current Head of Creative and Chief Content Creator Paul “Triple H” Levesque is “actively bothered” by the perception that Japanese and Mexican wrestlers cannot succeed in WWE. It seems there’s a strong motivation to change that and to ensure there’s a morediverse and active WWE roster, not just limiting them to jobbers or such, but to ensure that they succeed in the ring, on the mic, and in the eyes of the WWE universe.
WrestlePurists says it was not long after they received this information that Kairi Sane returned, that Dragon Lee was presented as a big time act, and so forth. While it’s definitely something that’s more important in the world of WWE than the realm of its associated video games,WWE 2K24could adopt this notion as well if it were to take a page out ofStreet Fighter 6’s World Tour Mode.
WWE 2K24 World Tour Mode
It should be noted thatStreet Fighter 6’s World Tour Mode is effectively its story mode, and this is not an argument for World Tour to replaceWWE 2K’s MyRise game mode—but to be a new addition altogether. One could even argue that theWWE 2K23’s The Lock MyRise story modelaid the groundwork for this because it sees the player character leave the WWE and wrestle in other places around the world. That, itself, could make a game mode where players are exploring the world of wrestling less as a story under WWE direction, and more of an acknowledged part of the world of wrestling. It would be great if there was aWWE 2K24game mode that let players “travel” to Japan, Mexico, Germany, or even places like France to wrestle folks associated with this regions. It could be a training-like thing where the player character wants to master all sorts of wrestling, putting spotlight on famous Japanese wrestlers, famous Mexican wrestlers, and so forth.
One important part of theWWE 2Kfranchise is how it can take something from one match type or game mode and expand it later. For example, the various mechanics used forWarGames inWWE 2K23could lead to other match types. In that same vein, if a World Tour Mode gave WWE a more open-like map where players would explore these regions, encounter these wrestlers, and learn more about these styles of wrestling, that could eventually translate to a more active movement system in MyRise. It’s definitely a situation where one stone could kill two birds, while pushing the franchise in the game and WWE as a worldwide promotion too.
It would make a great, and altogether different, game mode forWWE 2K24. Of course, whileWWE 2K24is not yet confirmed, many decisions regarding its development have likely been decided, but perhaps this could still be worked in. Fans can reasonably expectWWE 2K24to be revealed and released next year, and many will be looking at how it innovates on the formula established by WWE 2K22 andWWE 2K23. A new game mode focused on the World of Wrestling would ensure that WWE remains the top Wrestling Promotion in the world, but aid in changing the perspective that international wrestlers cannot succeed there by supporting them in the surrounding media. Again, it’s more important that Triple H continues this obvious push in the real world, assuming this report is accurate, but ensuring that every aspect of WWE pushes this element would go a long way too.
WWE 2K23
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Expanded features, gorgeous graphics, and the ultimate WWE experience. Hit the ring with a deep roster of WWE Superstars and Legends including Roman Reigns, “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and more!2K SHOWCASE: INTERACTIVE SPORTS DOCUMENTARY: Play through the key moments and toughest opponents of John Cena’s storied 20-year WWE career. And in a franchise-first, take on the role of each marquee opponent - some of WWE’s greatest of all time - as you aim to take down Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect.IT’S WARGAMES: The fan-favorite action-packed WarGames makes its debut in WWE 2K23 and delivers heart-pounding 3v3 and 4v4 multiplayer mayhem inside two side-by-side rings, surrounded by a double-steel cage!YOUR SHOW, YOUR CHOICESWith MyGM: take the reins of a weekly show and compete against rival general managers for brand supremacy. Now featuring more GMs to choose from, additional show options, multiple seasons, expanded match cards, and more match types for up to 4 players.YOU HOLD ALL THE CARDS: Collect and upgrade cards of WWE Superstars and Legends to build the ultimate faction and compete for global dominance in MyFACTION, now featuring online multiplayer!DEFINE YOUR FUTURE IN MyRISE: Walk through the curtains for your WWE debut and shape your career as a WWE Superstar with the decisions you make along the way through distinct storylines - The Lock and The Legacy.THE UNIVERSE IS ALL YOURS: WWE Universe Mode is the ultimate sandbox that puts you in charge of WWE, from Superstar rosters, feuds, champions, weekly shows, and more!
