WWE fans, sports gamers, and fighting game fanatics - the biggest video game franchise in WWE history is back with WWE 2K18!
When it comes to being in the ring, this is where WWE 2K18 differs from its predecessors the most. With a brand-new graphics engine delivering new lighting modes, increased realism on wrestlers and a completely overhauled camera system, this promises to be the most realistic game in the series.
Elsewhere, a new commentary team that stars Michael Cole, Byron Saxton and Corey Graves has been announced. The trio have been in the studio recording since 2016 to ensure that the in-game sound bites feel more like live observations on a match.
Character wise, this is the biggest roster of wrestlers seen in the series. Incorporating 187 of the world’s most iconic stars including Conor McGregor, Alexa Bliss and Apollo Crews to name but a few, WWE 2K18 is aiming to be the definitive experience for fans of the sport. Couple this with the new and improved graphics engine and gamers have a lot to look forward to.
What wrestlers will be playable?
The publisher 2K Games has said that WWE 2K18 will feature the biggest roster of wrestlers yet, topping the 2017 edition which had 177 playable characters in total. As of September 2017, 176 characters have been announced for WWE 2K18.
What DLC will be available at launch?
"Numerous DLC packs will be available to purchase at launch. The Season Pack DLC allows players to purchase all downloadable content for the game except for the Pre-order bonus DLC and Collective Edition DLC.
The Accelerator Pack includes the option to unlock superstars, arenas and championships. Elsewhere, the John Cena Additional Attires DLC does pretty much what it says on the tin and includes different clothing options for John Cena.
The RVD and Batista Legends DLC is available for the Collector's and Digital Editions of WWE 2K18. This is another attire-based pack that features numerous outfits."
Will there be a multiplayer option?
Previous games in the series have had a multiplayer option so it is highly likely that WWE 2K18 will follow that trend, though there hasn't been any official confirmation yet.
How many arenas will be playable in WWE 2K18?
There are 16 confirmed arenas so far in WWE 2K18, with another 9 not officially confirmed but likely to be included.
Will GM Mode feature?
No. It has been confirmed that GM mode has been replaced with Universe Mode. It hasn't been confirmed as to how this will differ from the GM mode seen in previous games in the series.
Has the Career Mode been updated?
Yes. Career mode has been updated with the inclusion of backstage free-roaming. Basically, this allows you to talk to and make friends with other WWE superstars, includes new promos and allows other players to roam through your MyCAREER save file.