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2K Sports announced that WWE 2K24 will be delisted and its servers shut down by March 31, 2026, after which online features will no longer be available. The game, released in March 2024, will have been online for about two years, with offline modes remaining accessible. This is part of a broader trend of server closures for sports and online games by 2K and other publishers.
The PS Store is removing WWE 2K24 and Super Trunko Go from sale soon, with WWE 2K24's sale ending on January 31, 2026, and Super Trunko Go being delisted by the end of December 2025, though owners can still play the games offline.
2K Games has extended the online service shutdown dates for WWE 2K24 and WWE 2K25 to early 2026 and 2027 respectively, and announced that PGA Tour 2K23's servers will close on February 28, 2027, giving players more time to earn online achievements before the servers go offline.
WWE 2K24 has simulated the Wrestlemania 40 matches, predicting winners for each bout. The game's predictions include "Dirty" Dom Mysterio and Santos Escobar winning, Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits emerging victorious, Finn Balor and Damien Priest winning the tag team ladder match, and Cody Rhodes dethroning Roman Reigns to become the new WWE Universal Champion.
WWE 2K24 has redeemed the series after the disappointment of 2K20, offering a wealth of impressive modes, a varied roster, and incremental improvements to familiar modes like MyRise, MyGM, and Universe. Despite some visual inconsistencies and in-mode restrictions, the game is a sheer delight to experience overall, making it one of the most robust and rewarding packages in the series.
WWE 2K24's GM Mode has made a triumphant return, offering a deep and addictive experience reminiscent of the beloved GM Mode from SmackDown vs Raw 2006. With intricate rivalries, strategic decision-making, and long-term career goals, the mode has rekindled the excitement of managing a WWE brand. Despite some limitations, the mode's replay value and potential for local coop make it a promising foundation for future iterations.
WWE 2K24 is a significant improvement over its predecessor, with better visuals and subtle gameplay tweaks. The game features new additions like the Super Finisher and trading blows minigame, as well as improvements in AI and storytelling. The MyRise story mode offers engaging content, while the Showcase mode falls short in recreating historic wrestling moments. Despite some shortcomings, WWE 2K24 is a solid wrestling game that showcases the developers' progress over the past three years.
WWE 2K24 features a roster of over 200 wrestlers with some new likenesses and some unchanged from the previous edition, using a face scanning system with 80 hi-res cameras. The game's Edit Mode has changed this year, and a gallery compares the wrestler likenesses from WWE 2K23 to WWE 2K24. Some wrestlers have new appearances due to changes in their TV ring gear, while others remain the same. Notable additions include Isla Dawn, Beth Phoenix, and Trish Stratus with improved likenesses, while some legends like Andre the Giant and The Undertaker also have new faces.
WWE 2K24 is hailed as the most accomplished wrestling game of the last decade, offering crackerjack levels of fan service, new match types, and a colossal roster, but is held back by pervasive MyFaction concerns. The game features numerous gameplay improvements, deep and replayable modes like MyGM, and immersive storytelling in MyRise. However, the Showcase mode is criticized for its formulaic format, and the controversial MyFaction mode is seen as a significant drawback due to its heavy emphasis on paid-for currency, despite some welcomed new elements.
WWE 2K24's Showcase mode, "2K Showcase… of the Immortals," will feature 21 matches across five decades of WrestleMania history, including iconic bouts such as Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant and Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair. The game will be available in three editions, with the Deluxe Edition releasing on March 5, 2024, and will include a soundtrack, roster, and Superstar ratings. The game's inclusion of Brock Lesnar and Vince McMahon in light of recent allegations remains a point of intrigue, with more details set to be revealed on Mar. 5.
The trailer for WWE 2K24 has been released, revealing the absence of Brock Lesnar from the cover and the inclusion of various game modes and featured wrestlers. In a surprising twist, the game features a prime Muhammad Ali as a guest referee, hinting at exciting possibilities for players. This comes amid WWE's efforts to distance itself from Lesnar following allegations, with John Cena replacing him on the cover.
Cody Rhodes has been announced as the cover athlete for WWE 2K24, with the condition that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson does not become available before the game's release. Rhodes expressed his honor at being selected, while acknowledging the possibility of being replaced by The Rock. A 2K representative's reaction to the news of CM Punk's return led to the quick creation of a rough CM Punk WWE 2K24 cover.
2K has revealed the cover stars, release date, and features for WWE 2K24, with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes on the Standard Edition cover and Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley on the Deluxe Edition cover. The game includes advancements such as "2K Showcase… of the Immortals" celebrating 40 years of WrestleMania, new match types, over 200 WWE Superstars and Legends, realistic graphics, enhanced animations, and various gameplay upgrades. WWE 2K24 will be available in different editions with pre-order bonus offers, and it also includes a Peacock™ promotion for new subscribers.
WWE 2K24, the latest installment of the WWE video game franchise, will feature Cody Rhodes on the standard edition cover and Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley on the deluxe edition cover. The game will include new match types like "special guest referee" and "casket," updated gameplay, and a 2K Showcase celebrating 40 years of WrestleMania. With over 200 WWE Superstars and Legends, improved graphics, and various editions available, WWE 2K24 is set for release on March 5, 2024.
WWE 2K24 is set to release on March 8, 2024, featuring Cody Rhodes as the cover Superstar on the Standard Edition and Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair on the Deluxe Edition. The game includes a WrestleMania mode, new match types, over 200 WWE Superstars and Legends, and improvements to gameplay. Additionally, it offers various modes such as MyGM, MyFACTION, MyRISE, Universe, and Creation Suite, providing an immersive experience for wrestling fans.