WWE 2K24: Everything You Should Know From The Roster, Editions, Arenas, Pre-order Bonuses And Much More

WWE 2K24 was released on March 8, 2024, and wrestling fans everywhere are buzzing with excitement.

As the 10th installment in the popular WWE 2K series developed by 2K Games, WWE 2K24 promises significant upgrades and new features.

In this article, we’ll break down everything about WWE 2K24 – from the roster, match types, and gameplay features to pre-order bonuses and editions.

When is WWE 2K24 Coming Out?

Standard Edition of WWE 2K24 was released worldwide on March 8, 2024, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
Deluxe Edition and WM 40 Edition get early access 3 days early on March 5, 2024.

Who is the WWE 2K24 Cover Star?

Standard Edition features current Royal Rumble winner American Nightmare Cody Rhodes,
Deluxe Edition cover spotlights Raw Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley and Smackdown superstar Bianca Belair.

Which Match Types will be New Addition?

Ambulance Match
Casket Match
Special Guest Referee Stipulation Match
Backstage Brawl (Tag Team, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way)
Gauntlet Match

Returning Match Types in WWE 2K24

Falls Count Anywhere
Extreme Rules
TLC
Hell In A Cell
Steel Cage
Iron Man
Last Man Standing
No Holds Barred
Submission
Tornado Tag
Mixed Gender Tag
Battle Royal
Elimination Chamber
Handicap
War Games
Royal Rumble
Tournaments (Tag Team, Dusty Rhodes Classic, Mixed Match Challenge)

Who is in the WWE 2K24 Roster?

The WWE 2K24 roster boasts over 200 playable characters, making it the largest in series history.

Alongside today’s top WWE Superstars, the lineup includes over 40 legends like The Rock, John Cena, Ric Flair, and Andre the Giant.

Even boxing icon Muhammad Ali joins the fray!

Notable newcomers include NXT standouts like Bron Breakker, Carmelo Hayes, and Cora Jade.

Here are the wrestlers known so far:

Raw

Seth “Freakin” Rollins – World Champion
Rhea Ripley (mami) – Raw Women’s Champion
Cody Rhodes – Royal Rumble winner
Gunther – Intercontinental Champion
Sami Zayn
Drew McIntyre
Becky Lynch
Damian Priest – Tag Team Champion
Finn Bálor – Tag Team Champion
Dominik Mysterio
Jey Uso (Yeet)
Brock Lesnar (Doubtful)
Bronson Reed
Brutus Creed
Chad Gable
Chelsea Green
Ivar
JD McDonagh
Jinder Mahal
Johnny Gargano
Julius Creed
Kofi Kingston
Liv Morgan
Ludwig Kaiser
Maxxine Dupri
Otis
Piper Niven (Doudrop)
R-Truth 😂😃
Shayna Baszler
Tegan Nox
The Miz
Tommaso Ciampa
Xavier Woods
Zoey Stark
Akira Tozawa

SmackDown

Roman Reigns (Tribal Chief, Head of The Table) – Universal Champion
Iyo Sky – WWE Women’s Champions
Logan Paul – US Champion
Paul Heyman
Randy Orton
Rey Mysterio
Solo Sikoa
AJ Styles
Alba Fyre
Asuka
Austin Theory
Bayley
Bianca Belair
Charlotte Flair
Dakota Kai
Humberto
Isla Dawn
Jimmy Uso
Karrion Kross
Kevin Owens
LA Knight
Luke Gallows
Michin Mia Yim
Tiffany Stratton
Zelina Vega

NXT

Bron Breakker
Carmelo Hayes
Channing Lorenzo
Cora Jade
Fallon Henley
Gigi Dolin
Roxanne Perez
Thea Hail
Trick Williams
Wolfgang

Legends

John Cena
Steve Austin
Undertaker
Andre the Giant
Batista
Hulk Hogan
The Rock
Triple H
Trish Stratus
Ultimate Warrior
Kevin Nash
Kurt Angle
Stardust
Bobby “The Brain” Heenan
Bray Wyatt
Bret Hart
Chyna
“The Glamazon” Beth Phoenix
Lita
Trish Stratus
Rowdy Roddy Piper
Shawn Michaels
Dude Love
Dusty Rhodes
Eddie Guerrero
George Steele
Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart
Macho King Randy Savage
Miss Elizabeth
Muhammad Ali
Razor Ramon
Rey Mysterio
Rick Rude
Ricky Steamboat
Superstar Billy Graham
The Fiend Bray Wyatt
Yokozuna

Here are some of the confirmed superstar ratings for WWE 2K24 so far:

Raw

Akira Tozawa – 80
Chad Gable – 80
The Miz – 81
Damian Priest – 86
Drew McIntyre – 89
Finn Bálor – 87
Cody Rhodes – 93
Rhea Ripley – 96

SmackDown

Jimmy Uso – 84
Kevin Owens – 86
Solo Sikoa – 86
Logan Paul – 90
Roman Reigns – 92

NXT

Bron Breakker – 91

Legends

Muhammad Ali – 97
Undertaker – 97
Steve Austin – 96
The Rock – 95
Shawn Michaels – 95
Triple H – 94
Kurt Angle – 94
Eddie Guerrero – 93
Macho Man Randy Savage – 92
Ultimate Warrior – 91
Andre the Giant – 88
Razor Ramon – 88
Ric Flair – 88

How Many Arenas Are There?

According to the reports so far, WWE 2K24 will include over 30 unique arenas to compete in.

Here’s a breakdown:

3 current WWE weekly arenas – Raw, SmackDown, NXT,
2023 PPV live events arenas: Royale Rumble 2023, WM 39, WM40, Blacklash 2023 etc
5 classic WWE arenas – MSG, LA Sports Arena, Barclays Center
3 ECW arenas – Hammerstein Ballroom, Hardcore Heaven, Heat Wave
4 WCW arenas – Nitro, Souled Out, Bash at the Beach, Starrcade
21 playable WrestleMania arenas – From the very first WrestleMania to the most recent WrestleMania 39

The 21 WrestleMania arenas will allow players to recreate historic matches and moments from the Showcase of the Immortals at venues like the Orange Bowl Stadium, Allstate Arena, Levi’s Stadium, and more.

What are the Pre-Order Bonuses?

Depending on which edition you pre-order, WWE 2K24 comes with exclusive unlockable superstars and alternate attires.

1) Standard Edition

Base game
1-month subscription to streaming service Peacock
Play on older-generation consoles in PS4 and Xbox One.
A digital copy of the WWE 2K23 Standard Edition.

2) Deluxe Edition

Nightmare Family Pack

Dusty Rhodes (’76) + MyFACTION Card
Stardust
Undashing Cody Rhodes
“Superstar” Billy Graham
Mattel Cody Rhodes (Bruised) Playable Character and MyFACTION Card
Pharaoh Manager MyFACTION Card

Deluxe Edition Content

Season Pass, which includes 5 DLC Packs
MyRISE Mega-Boost
SuperCharger
Rhea Ripley MyFACTION Gold Card
Bianca Belair MyFACTION Gold Card
Rhea Ripley Alternate Attire
Bianca Belair Alternate Attire

3) 40 Years of WrestleMania 40 Edition

Showcase Superstars Roster Unlock
WrestleMania 40 Arena
Rey Mysterio‘s WrestleMania 22 attire
Charlotte Flair‘s WrestleMania 33 robe
Triple H WrestleMania 30 attire
Macho King Randy Savage WrestleMania 6 attire
Rhea Ripley WrestleMania 36 attire
Gold MyFACTION for ALL cards of the above

The Deluxe and 40 Years of WrestleMania editions in particular offer great value for WWE fans with their roster additions and callback attires to classic WrestleMania moments.

How Much Does It Cost?

WWE 2K24 is offering three options:

Standard Edition ($59.99) – Base game only
Cross-Gen Edition ($69.99) – Base game only with cross-generation playability
Deluxe Edition ($99.99) – Base game, Season Pass, pre-order bonus
Premium 40 Years of WrestleMania Edition ($119.99) – Base game, Season Pass, special Wrestlemania items, pre-order bonus, 3-day early access