2K has revealed new details for WWE 2K23 2K Showcase “Never Give Up”, which covers significant moments from John Cena’s 20-year career in an interactive sports documentary. This mode allows players to experience Cena’s career by stepping into the shoes of some of his greatest opponents and proving their worth against the legendary wrestler.
Visual Concepts’ Showcase Lead Designer, Dino Zucconi, has posted an in-depth Ringside Report, detailing the challenges and thought process behind creating the Showcase for WWE 2K23.
- John Cena’s Toughest Losses: Go toe-to-toe with John Cena across each portion of his career, from a young unknown challenging Kurt Angle on SmackDown in 2002, to SummerSlam 2021 as Cena took on the Head of the Table, WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, and everything in between;
- An Interactive Sports Documentary: Hear directly from Mr. Hustle, Loyalty and Respect himself through interspersed vignettes, explaining the history and importance of each match;
- Fresh, Varied Gameplay: Play as John Cena’s greatest and toughest opponents, keeping each match fresh with new move sets and strategies;
- See John Cena Across Eras: Face-off against different versions of John Cena through the years, from his debut to the Doctor of Thuganomics, and the leader of the “Cenation” who has faced some of the baddest Superstars to ever set foot in a WWE ring;
- Slingshot Technology: Fast-paced gameplay flawlessly transitions to live-action historical footage for a truly immersive experience.
Check out the videos below and make sure to read the latest Ringside Report which includes the full match list and more details.
The Standard Edition of WWE 2K23 releases on March 17 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC (via Steam). Fans that pre-order the Deluxe and Icon Editions will receive early access on March 14.
Published: Feb 16, 2023 09:41 pm