2K Games has shared a new trailer for WWE 2K24, giving gamers a glimpse at five decades of WrestleMania reenacted in-game.
Prior to the game’s release on March 8, 2024, for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, fans are getting an early look at what’s to come with the Showcase of the Immortals mode, which allows players to embody some of the most legendary WWE stars from the past 50 years.
The trailer features WWE Superstars and Legends like Cody Rhodes, The Rock, Hulk Hogan, Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Rhea Ripley, Eddie Guerrero, and more, all meticulously recreated to give them a lifelike appearance in the game.
According to 2K, this installment boasts “the most realistic WWE 2K graphics to-date,” with the ability to seamlessly transition between in-game footage and real-life footage thanks to cutting-edge Slingshot Technology.
Players will have the chance to relive some of the most iconic battles from WrestleMania history, as shown in the trailer, including the fights between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant, Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon revolutionizing the Ladder Match, and more.
The Showcase of the Immortals mode offers 21 matches spanning five decades, with each match unlocked after completing the previous one. 2K Games has unveiled the first 16 matches, such as:
- Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat w/ George “The Animal” Steele vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage w/ Miss Elizabeth – WrestleMania III
- Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant w/ Bobby “The Brain” Heenan – WrestleMania III
- “Ravishing” Rick Rude w/ Bobby “The Brain” Heenan vs. Ultimate Warrior – WrestleMania V
- Bret “Hitman” Hart vs. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper – WrestleMania VII
- and more…
2K has promised to share additional details about the game’s soundtrack, roster, and Superstar ratings closer to the release date.
TechRadar Gaming’s editor-in-chief, Jake Tucker, previously expressed that “wrestling fans will eat well with the wealth of content and fan service available”, while also noting that “it feels like it’s got a little way to go to convince casual fans to dig in.”
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