WWE 2K23: It's all about the Bad Bunny WWE 2K23 Edition for you crazed gaming fans

Is there anything Bad Bunny can’t do? From hosting and performing on ‘Saturday Night Live’ to starring opposite Brad Pitt in flicks like Bullet Train - not to mention dropping super fire tunes and wrestling, too - he’s showing no signs of slowing down with his day one supporters now getting a chance to play as the entertainment powerhouse in WWE 2K23 with the full-fledged Bad Bunny edition now available.

The official WWE 2K23 Bad Bunny Edition has arrived and looks like some insanely awesome fun to crack into this fall.

2K announced the WWE® 2K23 Bad Bunny Edition, available today. This all-new edition of the highest-rated game in franchise history according to Metacritic*, is headlined by global music phenom Bad Bunny, Billboard's Top Artist of the Year and one of the most streamed artists in the world for 2022. Bad Bunny’s love for WWE is well-documented and he wowed the WWE Universe when he defeated Damian Priest in a San Juan Street Fight at WWE’s Backlash 2023 premium live event.

“Following the global success of Bad Bunny’s new album 'Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana' last week, and his historic match at WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico, we are excited to continue to collaborate with the biggest artist in the world and continue to break records with the WWE 2K23 Bad Bunny Edition,” said Neil Lawi, Head of Music, WWE.

The Bad Bunny Edition is available today for $139.99 MSRP and includes the WWE 2K23 Icon Edition, as well as the Bad Bunny Superstar Pack**, which features the following content:

• New version of playable Bad Bunny, wearing the adidas Men’s Tech Fall 2.0 Wrestling Shoe and clothing he wore at Backlash 2023;

• Bad Bunny Diamond tier MyFACTION EVO card, which can upgrade to Pink Diamond;

• Bad Bunny MyFACTION logo, nameplate and background;

• LWO Puerto Rico shirt part for Superstar Creator;

• 15,000 VC.

The WWE 2K23 Icon Edition includes the following content:

• Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, which includes Bad Bunny as a playable character, as well as a Ruby tier Bad Bunny MyFACTION card;

• Ruthless Aggression Pack, featuring John Cena’s early “Prototype” character, as well as “Leviathan” Batista, developmental rookie versions of Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton, the John Cena Legacy Championship and WrestleMania 22 Arena;

• Emerald Paul Heyman MyFACTION Manager Card;

• Three Deluxe Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs;

• Ruby John Cena MyFACTION Evo Card, Gold Edge MyFACTION Card, Emerald Bianca Belair MyFACTION Card, Gold Asuka MyFACTION Card, and three Basic Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs

• Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC content packs***;

• MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger.

For players who already own WWE 2K23, the Bad Bunny Superstar Pack is available today as a standalone purchase for $9.99 MSRP. The Bad Bunny Bundle is also available for $89.99 MSRP and includes the WWE 2K23 Cross-Gen Standard Edition, the Bad Bunny Superstar Pack, Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, and 32,500 VC. 

Also coming this autumn to WWE 2K23’s MyFACTION game mode is the new Clutch Time Miz Live Event, which runs October 19-October 26****. In the Clutch Time Miz event players will use any Ruby male card to challenge Amethyst Miz from Fastlane and Miz '11 from Cash in Collective. By successfully defeating both versions of Miz, players can earn a Diamond Miz decked out in the jersey he wore when he hit a breathtaking half-court shot in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.

The WWE 2K23 Standard Edition is currently on sale on PlayStation platforms for 50% through October 25, and on PC via Steam for 50% off through October 26*****.

For more information on WWE 2K23, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, X, Instagram, and subscribe on YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K23 and #EvenStronger.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*Based on WWE 2K23's Metacritic scores on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC as of October 13, 2023.

**WWE 2K23 required to use Bad Bunny Superstar Pack content. DLC purchase necessary. Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.

***Post-launch DLC will be automatically delivered for PC users, available for download in the PlayStation store/Library tile for PS4 and PS5 users, and available for download in the Microsoft Store for Xbox users. DLC is also available for purchase separately.

****Challenge open between 9:00 AM PST on October 19, 2023 and 9:00 AM PST on October 26, 2023. Requires copy of WWE 2K23. Reward will be delivered immediately upon completion of challenge. Full terms: https://wwe.2k.com/2k23/live-event-terms/

*****Discount based on 2K’s SRP. Digital Only. PlayStation sale ends October 25, 2023 at midnight local time, and Steam sale ends October 26, 2023 at 9:59:59 a.m. PT, respectively. Terms Apply.

WWE 2K23: The Bad News U Pack is finally rocking

Love gaming goals during this time of year? Look no further than what’s coming out hot and ready courtesy of the WWE 2K23 Bad News U Pack. It’s the fifth and final DLC for WWE 2K23 loaded with everyone from Wade Barrett and Eve Torres to Damon Kemp.

It’s jam-packed fun in these final weeks of summer. Peep the details.

I’m afraid I’ve got some good news. Today, 2K announced the Bad News U Pack, the fifth and final DLC* for WWE® 2K23, the highest-rated game in franchise history according to Metacritic**, is available now. The pack is headlined by five-time Intercontinental Champion, former King of the Ring and current Raw commentator Wade Barrett, alongside three-time WWE Divas Champion and 2007 Diva Search winner Eve Torres, making her first WWE 2K appearance in over a decade. Also appearing in the Bad News U Pack and making their WWE 2K franchise debuts are NXT standouts Andre Chase, Nathan Frazer and Damon Kemp. These Superstars bring 46 new moves and taunts into the game, which can also be used for custom Superstars in the creation suite. Each playable Superstar also comes with their own MyFACTION card, and DLC is available for individual purchase, or as part of Season Pass***, Deluxe Edition, and Icon Edition of WWE 2K23.

2K recently announced the inaugural WWE 2K23 Hall of Champions Invitational****. Eight WWE 2KNextMaker content creators put out a call to action to the community-at-large to find their tag team partner for a WWE 2K23 tournament. Community participants will be selected by submitting a promotional video on social media, to be judged by 2K and NextMakers based on criteria including originality, creativity, passion and skill demonstrated playing WWE 2K23. Those selected to participate will be paired with a NextMaker and begin play in an eight-team elimination bracket, “The Qualifier,” which will consist of online play. After two rounds of play, the final two teams will advance to a physical event “The Finals,” with more details yet to come. To enter, community members must create an up to one minute, unique video around why they deserve to be selected to compete in the WWE 2K23 Hall of Champions Invitational, use the hashtags #WWE2K23, #HallOfChampions, and #contest, and post their video as a reply comment on WWE 2K’s contest Tweet on Twitter, or post organically on their Instagram/TikTok channels (with hashtags and tagging @WWEGames).

Also coming this summer to WWE 2K23’s MyFACTION game mode is the new Danger Zone Series 2 card collection arriving August 25, and the new Payback card collection set to arrive September 1. A new Evolution Hurts Live Event Faction Focus featuring members of the Hurt Business will run August 18-September 5, challenging players to use specific MVP, Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin cards as they battle to unlock a Diamond “The All Mighty” Bobby Lashley apex reward card. The Ultimate Needle Movers event starring Rhea Ripley will run August 26-September 5, with a Diamond Chyna apex reward card. Additional Live Events will be available throughout the summer and fall.

The WWE 2K23 Deluxe Edition is currently on sale on Steam for 45% off through August 21, while the Standard and Icon Editions will be on sale on Xbox platforms for 45% off through August 28*****.

For more information on WWE 2K23, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe on YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K23 and #EvenStronger.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*WWE 2K23 required to use DLC content. DLC purchase necessary. Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.

**Based on WWE 2K23's Metacritic scores on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

***Season Pass available for individual purchase or included in Icon Edition and Deluxe Edition. Players who purchase the Icon Edition or Deluxe Edition will automatically have access to Season Pass and each DLC pack as they become available.

****Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states & D.C. (excluding AZ, CT, MD, and ND), who are at least 18 years of age and the age of majority. WWE 2K23 game, PSN ID and PS Plus Service required. Game must be played on PS5.  Void where prohibited. Ends 8/21/23.  Subject to the Official Rules, located at https://wwe.2k.com/2k23/hall-of-champions-2k23-terms.

*****Discount based on 2K’s SRP. Digital Only. Steam sale ends August 21 at 9:59:59 a.m. PT. Xbox sale ends August 28, 2023 at 9:59:59 a.m. UTC, respectively. Terms Apply.

WWE 2K23: The Bray Wyatt pack is loaded with legends

The gaming goals aren’t slowing down anytime soon and my goodness - with SummerSlam around the corner, the hype and fun centered on WWE 2K23 is quite explosive. Why not geek out even more with the fourth DLC pack featuring Bray Wyatt, Uncle Howdy, Zeus and more?

It’s all types of jam-packed fun and hard-hitting matches during the hottest season of the year.

Today, 2K announced the Revel with Wyatt Pack, the fourth DLC* for WWE® 2K23, the highest-rated game in WWE 2K’s history according to Metacritic**, is available now. The Revel with Wyatt Pack is headlined by the charismatic Bray Wyatt, a former WWE Champion, two-time Universal Champion, two-time Tag Team Champion, and host of the bizarre “Firefly Funhouse.” Also appearing in the Revel with Wyatt Pack is the enigmatic Uncle Howdy, a previously unannounced addition, as well as four additional Superstars making their WWE 2K franchise debuts: Zeus, star of “No Holds Barred” and one-time rival of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, Valhalla, primal huntress often seen accompanying the Viking Raiders, Joe Gacy, leader of the cult-like faction The Schism, and Blair Davenport, best known for brutalizing her NXT opponents in a series of sneak attacks. These Superstars bring 44 new moves and taunts into the game, which can also be used for custom Superstars in the creation suite, and each playable Superstar also comes with their own MyFACTION card. This fourth DLC is available for individual purchase, and is included as part of Season Pass***, Deluxe Edition, and Icon Edition of WWE 2K23.

Also available now in WWE 2K23’s MyFACTION game mode is the new Summer Heat card collection featuring Amethyst tier Batista, Stacy Keibler, Chyna, and Ultimate Warrior, and many more. Coming July 28 is the Neon Horizons card collection featuring Diamond tier The Prototype, Leviathan and Chad Gable, plus Amethyst tier Alba Fyre, Bruno Sammartino, Grayson Waller, Roxanne Perez, and Scott Steiner, and many more. On August 4, the SummerSlam card collection will launch featuring Diamond tier Roman Reigns, Asuka, Scott Hall, Bianca Belair, and Jake Roberts, plus many more.

The Bad News U Pack, the final DLC pack for WWE 2K23, will be available August 16. The WWE 2K23 Deluxe and Icon Editions are currently on sale on Xbox platforms for 35% off through July 31, while the Standard and Icon Editions are on sale on PlayStation platforms for 35% off through August 2****. WWE 2K23 will also be free-to-play on Steam from August 3-8 and Xbox (for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers only) from August 3-7, 2023.*****

For more information on WWE 2K23, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe on YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K23 and #EvenStronger.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*WWE 2K23 required to use DLC content. DLC purchase necessary. Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.

**Based on WWE 2K23's Metacritic scores on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

***Season Pass available for individual purchase or included in Icon Edition and Deluxe Edition. Players who purchase the Icon Edition or Deluxe Edition will automatically have access to Season Pass and each DLC pack included in the Season Pass as they become available.

****Discount based on 2K’s SRP. Digital Only. Xbox sales ends: July 31. PlayStation sale ends: August 2, 2023. Terms Apply.

*****Free play period ends 09:59:59 AM PDT, August 8th, 2023 on Steam, and 10:59:59AM PDT August 7th on Xbox for Xbox Live Gold & Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers Only. Progress, any add-ons or items purchased for the game (including any earned or purchased virtual currency) will transfer if the game is purchased. Purchases made during the free play period are final. Internet connection required. Terms apply.

WWE 2K23's making a franchise game-changing move and it's all about John Cena

Just when you thought WWE 2K23 could chill out with the major updates and announcements, the team is geeking out over how much greatness is on deck with plans to see if you can outmatch the cover star John Cena in an insanely cool interactive sports documentary.

It’s all types of mind-blowingness with WWE 2K23 just a few weeks from arriving. Tap in.

2K today unveiled new details of the 2K Showcase “Never Give Up,” in which players will experience an interactive sports documentary covering pivotal moments from cover Superstar John Cena’s 20-year WWE career, coming to WWE® 2K23 at launch on March 17*. In a fresh take on the 2K Showcase formula, players will step into the shoes of some of Cena’s greatest opponents and prove they have what it takes to defeat the all-time great.

“Never Give Up” introduces a new take on the Showcase formula, with iconic matches and in-game innovations, including:

• John Cena’s Toughest Losses: Go toe-to-toe with John Cena across each portion of his career, from a young unknown challenging Kurt Angle on SmackDown in 2002, to SummerSlam 2021 as Cena took on the Head of the Table, WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, and everything in between;

• An Interactive Sports Documentary: Hear directly from Mr. Hustle, Loyalty and Respect himself through interspersed vignettes, explaining the history and importance of each match;

• Fresh, Varied Gameplay: Play as John Cena’s greatest and toughest opponents, keeping each match fresh with new move sets and strategies;

• See John Cena Across Eras: Face-off against different versions of John Cena through the years, from his debut to the Doctor of Thuganomics, and the leader of the “Cenation” who has faced some of the baddest Superstars to ever set foot in a WWE ring;

• Slingshot Technology: Fast-paced gameplay flawlessly transitions to live-action historical footage for a truly immersive experience. 

WWE 2K23 is scheduled for release on March 17 for PlayStation®5** and PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and PC via Steam. For more information on WWE 2K23, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe on YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K23 and #EvenStronger.