WWE 2K Battlegrounds

WWE 2K Battlegrounds gaming

Limitless brawling this September as ‘WWE 2K’ returns

New arcade-style game ‘WWE 2K Battlegrounds’ is due for release and it sounds like wrestling fans have a lot to look forward to.

WWE 2K Battlegrounds

WWE 2K Battlegrounds gaming

After the rather underwhelming 2K20 last year, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has reworked its magic in the video game department.

It has announced September 18 2020 as the release date of the all new arcade-style game WWE 2K Battlegrounds.

The game will release worldwide on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows platforms and will feature over 70 WWE superstars.

Explosive WWE action

Developed by Saber Interactive, WWE 2K Battlegrounds offers explosive excitement in an approachable experience for everyone from passionate WWE fans to casual players.

The game will feature traditional exhibition and online modes as well as the all-new campaign mode.

Gamers will be able to join the adventures of seven new WWE hopefuls — created for WWE 2K Battlegrounds — in campaign mode. Gamers can also compete for the chance to earn a WWE contract.

Along the way, they will be able to unlock new arenas inspired by locations such as the Everglades, a military-style bootcamp, Mexico, New York and Scotland.

Wrestling legends

Legendary personalities including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Paul Heyman will give guidance.

Fans of online gaming will be able to take each other on in the King of the Battleground mode. This is  an online, last-man-standing competition. Four players start in the ring while four more wait outside to enter, challenging gamers to run the gauntlet and stand tall.

Eight unique Battleground environments will play a major role in the action, with many of them featuring interactive elements. This will add to the mayhem alongside a variety of outrageous melee weapons that players can use to pummel opponents.

Players can soar from military helicopters, smash opponents with cars in an autoshop and toss them into the jaws of a hungry alligator in the swamp.

Play-by-play comment

WWE commentators Mauro Ranallo and Jerry “The King” Lawler will provide bombastic play-by-play comment to complete the mood.

Players can also customise their own arenas to give each brawl a personal touch. They can use the Superstar Creator to build their own unique WWE Superstar with different body types and sizes, facial features, clothing, hair and fighting styles.

“We know WWE fans and gamers enjoy a wide variety of experiences, ,” said Chris Snyder, Vice President of Marketing for 2K.

“With WWE 2K Battlegrounds, we’re presenting a whole new dimension through arcade-style gameplay that’s completely different than our WWE 2K simulation franchise.

“We look forward to seeing everyone tear it up with friends and family in the Battlegrounds.”

Suits all skill levels

WWE 2K Battlegrounds is apparently designed to be easy to pick up and play, but challenging to master. There are more advanced techniques to be learned and skills to be unlocked so players of all skill levels can enjoy the action.

A roster of today’s biggest WWE superstars are featured. These include Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Asuka, Daniel Bryan, Kofi Kingston, Randy Orton — combined with legends — including Andre the Giant, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and many more.

There are more unlockable Superstars to come via free updates in the future.

  • WWE 2K Battlegrounds is available now for pre-order in Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition on the respective console stores.