WWE 2K24 invites players to step into the boots of their favorite WWE superstars and live out their wildest fantasies. There are plenty of new features in the game, urging players to unleash their raw talent and relive the greatest moments of WrestleMania.
While they’re out wrestling WWE Superstars, players can shift the momentum of the match in their favor using WWE 2K24’s upgraded Payback system. Paybacks are essentially strategic maneuvers that can damage or weaken an opponent. Keep reading to learn how to use Paybacks and get insights into all the new ones in WWE 2K24.
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How To Use Paybacks in WWE 2K24
In WWE 2K24, every superstar has the ability to get two Paybacks at once. These can be equipped and changed through the Creation Suite by simply editing the superstar.
To successfully perform a Payback, you need to position the opponent correctly and have a Finisher stock available. The controls vary by console:
- Xbox: hold down RT and press Y
- PlayStation: hold R2 and press Triangle
- PC: hold down the Space button and press I
All Paybacks in WWE 2K24
|
Payback Title |
Description |
Action Requirements |
|---|---|---|
|
Blackout |
Black out the lights and move behind your opponent to gain an advantage. This move is only valid in 1 vs. 1 matches. |
Both superstars need to be inside the ring. |
|
Comeback |
Perform a comeback sequence and inflict persistent damage for a short period. |
Moveset trigger scenarios |
|
Fireball |
Shoot a fireball at your opponent's face. (This move can get you disqualified.) |
Stand in front of the opponent |
|
Freeze |
Temporarily shock or intimidate your opponent and lure them in for a cheap shot. |
Stand inside the ring |
|
Iron Jaw |
Recover from Stunned State |
Stunned State |
|
Low Blow |
Slow your opponent down with a Low Blow. (This move can get you disqualified.) |
Kneel in front of a standing opponent. |
|
Move Thief |
Steal an opponent’s Finisher move. |
Triggered once the opponent is in their Finisher's position. |
|
Paparazzi |
Distract the opponent with a mob of photographers. |
Unlocked in MyRISE |
|
Poison Mist |
Spray Poison Mist in your opponent's eyes. (This move can get you disqualified.) |
Stand opposite your opponent |
|
Power of the Punch |
Punch your opponent with hidden brass knuckles. (This move can get you disqualified.) |
Stand opposite your opponent |
|
Rage |
Instantly earn a Finisher upon activation. |
Stand inside the ring |
|
Resiliency |
Escape a Pin, Submission, or Elimination Mini-Game with ease. (Requires OVR of 85+.) |
Triggered during the Pinned, Submission, or Elimination minigames. |
|
Run-In |
Summon an ally inside the ring to make the fight "fair". (This move is only valid in 1 vs. 1 matches.) |
Lay down in the ring |
|
Soul Siphon |
Suck your opponent’s life force and use it yourself. (This move can get you disqualified.) |
Unlocked in MyRISE |
WWE 2K24
- Released
- March 8, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Visual Concepts
- Publisher(s)
- 2K
- Franchise
- WWE 2K
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Sports, Fighting