WWE 2K20 release date and first details revealed

2K has announced that WWE 2K20 will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC from October 22nd, 2019.

This year’s entry will feature the return of the 2K Showcase, a story-driven, objective-based mode. This time the 2K Showcase will be titled The Women’s Evolution and follows the careers of the Four Horsewomen: Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley, Charlotte Flair, and Sasha Banks.

In addition, WWE 2K20 will allow players to play as both male and female superstars in MyCareer and Mixed Tag matches, and includes a new story-driven Tower in WWE Towers that is all about the career of Roman Reigns.

On the topic of Roman Reigns, he and Becky Lynch will be the cover stars for this year’s entry.

Also unveiled was a new service model for the game called WWE 2K20 Originals. According to 2K, these Originals will deliver new 2K Showcase add-on content after the game’s launch that each feature “a new playable world and its own unique theme.” Preordering the game will grant access to the first Originals package for free when it launches.

Finally, 2K unveiled Deluxe and Collector’s Editions for the game that include additional characters, the Accelerator, a MyCareer kickstart pack, and more. Take a look at the full contents of each edition below:

Deluxe Edition

• Copy of WWE 2K20 video game with Deluxe Edition packaging
• Accelerator – Take control of your WWE 2K20 experience with the Accelerator. Players can gain access to all unlockable content available at launch via the game’s Purchasable section and take full control of the overall rankings and attribute levels of all playable characters
• Kickstart – Get a leg up in your MyCAREER by unlocking and boosting your MyPLAYER ratings and attributes with 25 additional Attribute Points and 8 Additional Skill Points. Plus, get a 25,000 VC starting bonus to unlock more Superstar parts, Moves and more! In addition to this, start with all Boost Slots unlocked plus 15 free Boosts, 2,000 free Tokens and 400 free Deluxe Tokens
• Complete set of WWE 2K20 Originals content packages (more details to be announced)
• Additional bonus digital content, including playable Superstars Chyna, in her first WWE 2K appearance, Hulk Hogan, “$500 Shirt” The Rock, and Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection Mankind (more details to be announced)
• WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Cards (included with physical versions only)

Collector’s Edition

• Copy of WWE 2K20 video game with Collector’s Edition packaging
• Accelerator – Take control of your WWE 2K20 experience with the Accelerator. Players can gain access to all unlockable content available at launch via the game’s Purchasable section and take full control of the overall rankings and attribute levels of all playable characters
• Kickstart – Get a leg up in your MyCAREER by unlocking and boosting your MyPLAYER ratings and attributes with 25 additional Attribute Points and 8 Additional Skill Points. Plus, get a 25,000 VC starting bonus to unlock more Superstar parts, Moves and more! In addition to this, start with all Boost Slots unlocked plus 15 free Boosts, 2,000 free Tokens and 400 free Deluxe Tokens
• Complete set of WWE 2K20 Originals content packages (more details to be announced)
• Additional bonus digital content, including playable Superstars Chyna, in her first WWE 2K appearance, Hulk Hogan, “$500 Shirt” The Rock, and Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection Mankind (more details to be announced)
• Physical collectibles including:
  • Exclusive WWE SmackDown! Ring Skirt Relic Piece (2002-2008)
  • Limited Edition WWE SmackDown! Legend Autographed Plaque (Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio or Edge)
• WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Cards