Women’s
Evolution inspired 2K Showcase, diversified MyCAREER experience, streamlined
controls and debut of WWE 2K20
Originals headline initial product features reveal
Sydney, Australia – August 6, 2019 – 2K has announced current Raw® Women’s Champion Becky Lynch® and WWE Superstar Roman Reigns™ as the cover Superstars for WWE® 2K20, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise. Lynch and Reigns will serve as ambassadors for WWE 2K20’s worldwide marketing campaign – “Step Inside” – which invites players to enter the world of WWE and face a variety of new and exciting challenges in the virtual ring. WWE 2K20 is currently scheduled for worldwide release on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices, including the Xbox One X and Windows PC. Players who purchase the WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition or Collector’s Edition will receive in-game bonuses, including playable Superstars Chyna, Hulk Hogan, Mankind and The Rock®, in addition to the Standard Edition game.
“My career has
been about breaking barriers and doing what nobody else has done before. Being
the first female Superstar on the cover of a WWE
2K video game is no exception,” said Becky Lynch.
“As a gamer
myself, being on the cover of WWE
2K20 alongside ‘The Man’ Becky Lynch and joining the likes of
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cena is a huge career and personal milestone
for me,” said Roman Reigns.
WWE 2K20, in direct response to
fan feedback, will include several franchise firsts alongside streamlined
gameplay and a variety of popular modes. The story-driven, objective-based 2K Showcase: The Women’s Evolution will
follow the careers of the Four Horsewomen – Raw
Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, SmackDown
Women’s Champion Bayley®, Charlotte Flair® and Sasha Banks®.
Controls will be streamlined to allow new players to jump into the game more
easily, while experienced players will still enjoy a challenge.
In addition, WWE 2K20 players will be
able to compete as both male and female Superstars in MyCAREER and Mixed Tag
matches, while last year’s popular WWE Towers returns with exciting new
challenges, including a story-driven Tower centered around the career of Roman
Reigns.
The game will also introduce a new service model – WWE 2K20 Originals – set to deliver a
wealth of 2K Showcase add-on content for player exploration beyond the game’s
initial launch. Each of the WWE
2K20 Originals
will present a new playable world and its own unique theme, with more details
to be announced in the coming months. WWE
2K20 Originals
is downloadable content that may require additional purchase.
“Becky Lynch and Roman Reigns embody passion, determination and perseverance, and they’re both major game changers within the larger WWE landscape,” said Chris Snyder, Vice President of Marketing for 2K. “They are the spirit of WWE 2K20, which is going to introduce changes requested by our fans. They asked for female-driven MyCAREER and 2K Showcase offerings, and we’re giving them just that, as well as streamlined controls and our brand new WWE 2K20 Originals. We can’t wait to reveal more details soon.”
In addition, 2K today announced details surrounding WWE 2K20 premium product
offerings:
About the
WWE
2K20 Deluxe Edition
Players who
purchase the WWE 2K20
Deluxe Edition, available in both physical and digital
varieties at participating retailers, will receive in-game bonuses for the PS4™
system, Xbox One and Windows PC. Offering more than 35% in savings, the WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition
includes the following items:
- 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).
About the
WWE
2K20 Collector’s Edition
Players who
purchase the WWE 2K20
Collector’s Edition at participating retailers will also
receive in-game bonuses for the PS4™ system and Xbox One. Offering more than
40% in savings, the WWE
2K20 Collector’s Edition is available in physical format only,
features a 20th
Anniversary of SmackDown theme and includes the following
items:
- 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.
About WWE 2K20
Developed
by Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE
2K20 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. WWE 2K20 is currently scheduled
for worldwide release on October 22, 2019 for the PS4™ system, Xbox One and
Windows PC. For more information on WWE
2K20 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com,
become a fan on Facebook,
follow the game on Twitter and
Instagram
using the hashtag #WWE2K20 or subscribe on YouTube.
About WWE
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publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and
recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio
of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a
global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its
television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms.
WWE’s TV-PG, family-friendly programming can be seen in more than 800 million
homes worldwide in 28 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top
premium network that includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and
a massive video-on-demand library, is currently available in more than 180
countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New
York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai,
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2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console
systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones
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beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series; Evolve™ and Battleborn®; the popular
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Interactive Software
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in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a
leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for
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