The release of WWE’s annual video game is coming up and they put a GOAT on the cover.
Due to this being his 20th year in WWE, John Cena is on the cover of WWE 2K23. This is the first time Cena has been on the cover of a WWE video game since WWE 2K15.
A trailer dropped that included Cena, Bad Bunny, Logan Paul, and Triple H.
See John Cena 👀
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Be Even Stronger than @JohnCena! 💪Pre-Order #WWE2K23 NOW! #EvenStronger
🔗 https://t.co/j1rIrmKhXb pic.twitter.com/rJD1I5cCLq
— #WWE2K24 (@WWEgames) January 23, 2023
Obviously, given Cena is on the cover, there’s going to be a lot of “You can’t see me” jokes but Cena already took care of that.
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Along with the cover art and trailer, 2K revealed various features that’s coming to the game. The very popular WarGames match will be included in the game for the first time along with additional features in MyGM, MyFACTION, MyRISE, and Universe.
The four versions of the game have various perks attached. The Standard and Cross-Gen editions are the same just that the Cross-Gen is a digital download and allows multiplayer with those on PlayStation and Xbox systems. The Deluxe Edition includes the Standard Edition, Bad Bunny (also a preorder special), a season pass to download future DLC packs, the ability to play three days before the release date, and additional features. The Icon Edition includes everything in the Standard and Deluxe in addition to the Ruthless Aggression Pack that has Ohio Valley Wrestling versions of John Cena (The Prototype), Batista (Leviathan), Brock Lesnar, and Randy Orton, along with a John Cena Legacy Championship and WrestleMania 22 arena.
Many inside and outside of WWE responded to the news.
Honored to be on the cover of @WWE @WWEgames #WWE2K23 for the second time!
The new game certainly brings a new meaning to “career mode.” Excited for every player to take this journey! https://t.co/upMG7JF6xn
— John Cena (@JohnCena) January 23, 2023
It’s like the bar was lifting itself 💪🏽 #WWE2K23 is coming March 2023. Pre-order your copy now! #ad https://t.co/37PdhR8hlK pic.twitter.com/XETG85SR1X
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) January 23, 2023
In a massive break from tradition, 2K have decided not to put anyone on the cover of WWE 2K23. https://t.co/RHpHPuTkWQ pic.twitter.com/wRAZ08Nblc
— IGN (@IGN) January 23, 2023
As a Universe guy, this sounds so exciting! I can't wait to see what this results in. #WWE2K23 pic.twitter.com/Vuxt9nPx4O
— Dr Gorilla Nuts (@DrGorillaNuts) January 23, 2023
it was literally the same graphics wise for 2K22, we good 😂🫡 #WWE2K23 pic.twitter.com/0CJJXqLuJh
— Joshua Gresham • “Gresh” (@ItsGresh) January 23, 2023
This is HUGE! Seeing as @RandyOrton, @BrockLesnar, and @DaveBautista are included as their OVW personas alongside The Prototype, we could be starting John Cena’s showcase mode all the way back in OWV in #WWE2K23! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/OGAB6pGOQl
— JohnCenaCrews™ (@JohnCenaCrews) January 23, 2023
Reworked story system in Universe mode!! CREATED ENTRANCES!!?!? LESGOOOOOOO #WWE2K23 pic.twitter.com/ORtr9PpoQo
— Kang of the Rang (@PooleofCool) January 23, 2023
#WWE2K23
My kid: “What match you want to play?”
Me: https://t.co/w0W6WB1xh7 pic.twitter.com/E1jP172jxW— Deion Slanders (@Obi_Two_Kenobi) January 23, 2023
That's all I needed. Already Pre-ordered. pic.twitter.com/3rTLKVbh6B
— QU33N VXMP (@DIEXMYDIE) January 23, 2023
WWE 2K23 will launch on March 14 for Deluxe and Icon Edition and the 17th for the Standard and Cross-Gen, two weeks before WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles.
