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WWE 2K23: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
WWE 2K23 is set to release for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on March 17. John Cena graces the cover of this year’s installment, which features the debut of the 3v3 and 4v4 WarGames mode. It comes in standard, deluxe, and icon editions and is now available for preorder now (see it on Amazon). Read on for details about what comes in each edition, how much it costs, and where to find it.
Preorder WWE 2K23 Standard Edition
PS5
- Get it at Amazon – $69.99
- Get it at GameStop – $69.99
- Get it at PS Store (digital) – $69.99
PS4
- Get it at Amazon – $59.99
- Get it at GameStop – $59.99
- Get it at PS Store (digital) – $59.99
Xbox Series X
- Get it at Amazon – $69.99
- Get it at GameStop – $69.99
- Get it at Xbox Store (digital) – $69.99
Xbox One
- Get it at Amazon – $59.99
- Get it at GameStop – $59.99
- Get it at Xbox Store (digital) – $59.99
PC
- Get it at Steam – $59.99
WWE 2K23 Deluxe Edition
PS5
- Get it at Amazon – $99.99
- Get it at GameStop – $99.99
- Get it at PS Store (digital) – $99.99
PS4
- Get it at Amazon – $99.99
- Get it at GameStop – $99.99
Xbox Series X / Xbox One
- Get it at Amazon – $99.99
- Get it at GameStop – $99.99
- Get it at Xbox Store (digital) – $99.99
PC
- Get it at Steam – $99.99
The deluxe edition includes the game itself, plus the following:
- 3-Day Early Access
- Season Pass: Includes all 5 post-launch DLC character packs, the MyRISE Mega-Boost pack, with 200 additional Attribute Points, and the Supercharger pack which unlocks all base-game WWE Legends and throwback arenas. Release timing of the DLC contents will be revealed at a future date.
- Deluxe Edition Bonus Pack: Includes a John Cena EVO card, Emerald-tier Bianca Belair, and Gold-tier Asuka and Edge cards, plus 3 Basic Day 1 MyFACTION card packs
WWE 2K23 Icon Edition (Digital Only)
- Get it for PS5 – $119.99
- Get it for Xbox – $119.99
- Get it for PC – $119.99
The digital-only icon edition includes the game itself, plus the following:
- 3-Day Early Access
- Ruthless Aggression Pack: Includes throwback versions of John Cena, Randy Orton, Batista, and Brock Lesnar, along with the WrestleMania 22 arena and the John Cena Legacy Championship
- Season Pass: Includes all 5 post-launch DLC character packs, the MyRISE Mega-Boost pack, with 200 additional Attribute Points, and the Supercharger pack which unlocks all base-game WWE Legends and throwback arenas. Release timing of the DLC contents will be revealed at a future date
- Deluxe Edition Bonus Pack: Includes a John Cena EVO card, Emerald-tier Bianca Belair, and Gold-tier Asuka and Edge cards, plus 3 Basic Day 1 MyFACTION card packs
- Icon Edition Bonus Pack: Includes a Paul Heyman Emerald tier Manager MyFACTION Card and 3 Deluxe Premium Launch MyFACTION Packs
WWE 2K23 Preorder Bonus
Preorder WWE 2K23, and you’ll get access to the Bad Bunny bonus Pack. It comes with the following in-game digital items:
- Bad Bunny character
- Ruby tier MyFACTION card
WWE 2K23 Trailer
What’s New in WWE 2K23?
To celebrate the WWE Superstar’s 20-year career, this installment features John Cena on the cover. It also includes an “interactive sports documentary” that lets you play through some of the biggest matches from Cena’s time in the WWE.
Also new this year is the WarGames match type. This lets you play 3v3 and 4v4 matches in two side-by-side rings, with a cage surrounding them. You’ll also get the chance to play MyGM, MyRISE, and MyFACTION.
Other Preorder Guides
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Stephanie McMahon Resigns From WWE
In what’s become a string of shocking pieces of news, current WWE co-CEO Stephanie McMahon has stepped down from her position and has resigned from the company. Shortly after a report broke, Stephanie McMahon made her official announcement on Twitter.
“Dear WWE Universe, about 8 months ago, I took a leave of absence and within a few weeks, unexpectedly had the opportunity of a lifetime,” McMahon wrote on Twitter. “I had the privilege to return as the Co-CEO and Chairwoman of the Board of WWE. I cannot put into words how proud I am to have led what I consider to be the greatest company in the world, working alongside a remarkable leadership team and one of the strongest executives I have known in my Co-CEO, Nick Khan.”
Then. Now. Forever. Together. pic.twitter.com/8dqr5reIiv
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) January 10, 2023
McMahon went on to say that Vince McMahon has returned to the company–he voted himself back onto WWE’s board of directors on January 6–and Stephanie believes that the company is in a “strong position,” so she’s going back on leave and resigning.
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Vince McMahon Plotting WWE Return To Sell The Company – Report
Last year, Vince McMahon stepped down from his executive and creative responsibilities at World Wrestling Entertainment amid an ongoing investigation into sexual misconduct. Since then, his daughter Stephanie McMahon has stepped up to be co-CEO of the company, alongside Nick Khan, while his son-in-law Paul “Triple H” Levesque has taken creative control over the company’s product. That could all be changing, though, as McMahon is reportedly plotting a return.
According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, McMahon is looking to return to the company’s board of directors and bring allies with him to the board in the form of former WWE co-presidents and directors Michelle Wilson and George Barrios. Per the WSJ, the move is to seek a sale of the company. Currently, McMahon has the voting majority in the company due to the stock he owns.
As the WSJ explains, McMahon has let the board know he intends to use his voting power to elect himself, Wilson, and Barrios to the board. Previously, the board had turned down McMahon’s efforts to return. It’s also worth noting that the three returning would mean three current directors would have to vacate their roles, though there’s no word on who that would be.