Following the massive success of WWE 2K22, the first game since the franchise announced a break, wrestling fans are looking forward to seeing if 2K and Visual Concepts can build upon the very solid foundations and really start to drive the license forward again with WWE 2K23. One thing remains the same from last year, though: the many different WWE 2K23 editions are as varied as they are confusing to understand, with John Cena adorning the cover of each.
WWE 2K23 has four different versions, just like in WWE 2K22, with each being of increasing price, some being digital, some physical, and some with perks and bonuses that you cannot find in any other edition. There’s also the Bad Bunny Bonus Pack for anyone who pre-orders any of the specific editions before launch on March 16th, 2023. It, however, unfortunately looks like there won’t be a physical Collector’s Edition this year again.
If you’re struggling while trying to figure out which WWE 2K22 edition you need to buy and for what platform, here’s the full breakdown if you haven’t Cena Nuff (*denotes a pre-order bonus).
WWE 2K23 Editions
WWE 2K23 Standard Edition
Price: £49.99 (PC), £59.99/$59.99 (PS4, Xbox One), £69.99/$69.99 (PS5, Xbox Series X & S)
Physical/Digital: Both
The basic version of WWE 2K23 with different prices per platform; the game is now £5 more expensive in the UK. Here’s what’s included for this entry level edition:
– WWE 2K23
– Bad Bunny Bonus Pack* (Bad Bunny as a playable wrestler, Ruby tier Bad Bunny MyFACTION card)
WWE 2K23 Cross-Gen Edition
Price: £69.99/$79.99 USD (console only)
Physical/Digital: Digital
This is a console specific version of WWE 2K23 that gives players access to the newer gen versions of WWE 2K23 at a later date if they only currently have access to PS4 and Xbox One. Here’s a full list of what you get here:
– WWE 2K23
– Bad Bunny Bonus Pack* (Bad Bunny as a playable wrestler, Ruby tier Bad Bunny MyFACTION card)
– Access to PS5 and PS4 versions if bought on PlayStation, access to Xbox Series X & S and Xbox One versions if bought on Xbox.
WWE 2K23 Deluxe Edition
Price: £89.99/$99.99
Physical/Digital: Both (digital-only on PC)
The souped version of the game, WWE 2K23 Deluxe Edition’s bonuses includes the Season Pass, base game, MyRise and MyFaction bonuses, as well as three days early access on March 14th, 2023.
– WWE 2K23
– Season Pass (five content packs)
– MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger
– Ruby John Cena MyFACTION Evo Card
– Gold Edge MyFACTION Card
– Emerald Bianca Belair MyFACTION Card
– Gold Asuka MyFACTION Card
– 3x Basic Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs
– Bad Bunny Bonus Pack (Bad Bunny as a playable wrestler, Ruby tier Bad Bunny MyFACTION card)
– Early access to the game on March 14th, 2023.
– Access to PS5 and PS4 versions if bought on PlayStation, access to Xbox Series X & S and Xbox One versions if bought on Xbox.
WWE 2K23 Icon Edition
Price: £104.99
Physical/Digital: Digital
Considerably more expensive than all the other editions of WWE 2K23 is the Icon Edition, which has a huge focus on John Cena as this year’s cover star. Players will have access to all other content in the other packs, as well as the Ruthless Aggression Pack, which contains John Cena’s earliest Prototype gimmick and younger versions of Brock Lesnar and John Cena, as well as exclusive arenas and belts. Here’s everything included in the WWE 2K23 Icon Edition:
– WWE 2K23
– Season Pass (five content packs)
– MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger
– Ruby John Cena MyFACTION Evo Card
– Gold Edge MyFACTION Card
– Emerald Bianca Belair MyFACTION Card
– Gold Asuka MyFACTION Card
– Emerald Paul Heyman MyFACTION Manager Card
– 3x Basic Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs
– 2x Deluxe Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs
– Ruthless Aggression Pack (Prototype John Cena, “Leviathan” Batista, developmental rookie versions of Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton, John Cena Legacy Championship, and WrestleMania 22 Arena)
– Bad Bunny Bonus Pack (Bad Bunny as a playable wrestler, Ruby tier Bad Bunny MyFACTION card)
– Early access to the game on March 14th, 2023.
– Access to PS5 and PS4 versions if bought on PlayStation, access to Xbox Series X & S and Xbox One versions if bought on Xbox.
WWE 2K23 is due to launch on March 17th, 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and .
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