WWE 2K23 - Guides

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Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 83%
Released
March 17, 2023
ESRB
T FOR TEEN: BLOOD, LANGUAGE, SUGGESTIVE THEMES, VIOLENCE
Developer(s)
Visual Concepts
Publisher(s)
2K
Engine
Proprietary Engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
Franchise
WWE 2K

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

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!

Genre(s)
Sports
Mighty Molly and Jean-Paul Levesque in WWE 2K23 (MyRise Unlockables)
WWE 2K23: Every MyRISE Mode Unlockable (& How to Get Them)

Those hoping to unlock Ezekiel, Jean-Paul Levesque, Mighty Molly, and Molly Holly will need to play through both versions of WWE 2K23's MyRISE Mode.

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Bret working Cody's arm
WWE 2K23: How To Target Body Parts

Here's how to target and wear down wrestler's body parts in WWE 2K23.

WWE 2K23 Undertaker hitting the Finisher through the annoucner's table
WWE 2K23: How To Hit The Finisher On The Announcer’s Table

WWE 2K23 Superstars can hit finishers through the announcer's table; here's how to do it.

WWE 2k23 Gunther reversing the ground grapple from AJ Styles
WWE 2K23: How To Reverse Ground Attacks & Grapples

Reversing a barrage of ground attacks can be tricky in WWE 2K23: Here's how to counter them.

WWE 2K23 AJ Styles with the srpingboard attack on Ricochet
WWE 2K23: How To Use Springboard Attacks

Springboard attacks are impressive high-risk moves in WWE 2K23; Here's how to perform them.

WWE 2k23  Roddy Piper with a sleeper hold on Bret Hart
WWE 2K23: How To Change A Superstar’s Rating

WWE 2K23 players can adjust their favorite wrestler's stats and increase their rating and performance in the ring.

WWE 2k23 Cody Rhodes intro
WWE 2K23: How To Assign Cody Rhodes' Secret Cody Cutters

Cody has hidden Signature/Finisher moves; Here's to assign them.

WWE 2k23 Brock Lesnar catching Randy Orton for the finisher
WWE 2K23: How To Perform Catch Finishers

Here's how to catch opponents in mid-air and hit a devastating finisher in WWE 2K23.

WWE 2K23 Goldberg celebrating
WWE 2K23: Gameplay & Balancing Settings You Should Change For Realism

WWE 2K23's settings are complex and confusing, but they help the player customize their experience. Use these settings for more realistic matches.

Sting and CM Punk in WWE 2K23
WWE 2K23: How to Download Custom Superstars

WWE 2K23 boasts a spectacular suite of Create a Wrestler tools and allows players to download custom Superstars with only a few button presses.

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WWE 2K23 Johnny Gargano with a submission move on Ziggler
WWE 2K23: How To Use Normal Submissions

Knowing when and how to use submissions in WWE 2K23 can make the difference between winning and losing; Here's how to perform them.

WWE 2K23: Complete Guide & Walkthrough (Thumbnail)
WWE 2K23: Complete Guide & Walkthrough

A complete guide to WWE 2K23, with information about every unlockable wrestler, Showcase Mode walkthroughs, and some of the best custom superstars.

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Every Superstar in WWE 2K23 (& How to Unlock Them)

With almost 250 of them available, those hoping to unlock every Superstar in WWE 2K23 are really going to have their work cut out for them.

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Hulk Hogan and Bruno Sammartino in WWE 2K23
WWE 2K23: How to Unlock Hulk Hogan & Bruno Sammartino in Showcase Mode (Match 17 Walkthrough)

The final match of WWE 2K23's Showcase Mode sees John Cena come up against three of the most iconic Superstars in the history of sports entertainment.

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Super Cena in WWE 2K23
WWE 2K23: How to Unlock Super Cena in Showcase Mode (Match 16 Walkthrough)

Anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to fight an invisible version of John Cena can now find out by unlocking Super Cena in WWE 2K23.

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John Cena and The Rock in WWE 2K23
WWE 2K23: Showcase Mode Match 15 Walkthrough

Those hoping to fully complete WWE 2K23's Showcase Mode will first need to navigate Match 15, in which they'll get to choose their own Superstar.

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Randy Orton '09 in WWE 2K23
WWE 2K23: How to Unlock Randy Orton '09 in Showcase Mode (Match 14 Walkthrough)

As far as wrestling rivlaries go, they don't come much bigger than Orton vs Cena, as evidenced by Match 14 of WWE 2K23's fantastic Showcase Mode.

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Batista '08 in WWE 2K23
WWE 2K23: How to Unlock Batista '08 in Showcase Mode (Match 13 Walkthrough)

Those hoping to unlock the 2008 version of Batista will need to successfully recreate The Animal's iconic match against John Cena from SummerSlam '08.

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Brock Lesnar '03 in WWE 2K23
WWE 2K23: How to Unlock Brock Lesnar '03 in Showcase Mode (Match 12 Walkthrough)

The twelfth match of WWE 2K23's Showcase Mode allows players to recreate John Cena's epic encounter with Brock Lesnar from the 2003 Backlash event.

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Brock Lesnar '14 in WWE 2K23
WWE 2K23: How to Unlock Brock Lesnar '14 in Showcase Mode (Match 11 Walkthrough)

Match 11 of WWE 2K23's Showcase Mode gives players a chance to unlock Brock Lesnar '14, though only after they've taken John Cena back to Suplex City.

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