2019 wasn’t a good year for WWE fans who just so happened to be gamers. With the splitting of Yukes and 2K Games, Visual Concepts was left to pick up the ball in trying to make the latest installment in the “WWE 2K” series practically from scratch while under a strict deadline. The end result was a sheer disappointment of an experience that saw fans turn against the developer & publisher for not delaying what should’ve been an evolution of a mostly fun “WWE 2K19”. Deciding it was for the best for the “WWE 2K” franchise, the developers changed their approach for 2020 by presenting a game the embraced the absurdity of pro wrestling and WWE in general, “WWE 2K Battlegrounds”.
Coming back with the official “WWE 2K” game as players knew it, Visual Concepts promised a game that “hit different” with more modes including a rendition of “General Manager Mode” and “2K Showcase” alongside a revamped game engine and the premier WWE digital presentation. And to the surprise of many, “WWE 2K22” was more than a return to form; it was a new benchmark in the franchise. Looking to outdo its predecessor in every way, “WWE 2K23” has all the makings of being one of the best WWE games of all time. Find some ruthless aggression, shine up that chain, and enjoy these first impressions of “WWE 2K23”.