2K has released their first Ringside Report today with a video highlighting actual WWE 2K22 gameplay. The developers discuss dynamic animations, gameplay and more as they provide details during a match between cover Superstar Rey Mysterio vs. Damian Priest.
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Creative Director Lynell Jinks, Art Producer Christina Diem Pham, Principal Designer Jason Vandiver, Senior Producer Jonathan Rivera, and Senior Designer Derek Donahue provide commentary as the full match plays out.
Here are just some of the highlights:
- New dynamic animations, only possible through the redesigned gameplay engine, on display from both Superstars in the ring. The Superstars feel more responsive and easier to control, and each move connects smoother and more precisely.
- An overhauled lighting engine that showcases the extreme details of the Superstars, making them look hyper realistic.
- Tweaked object physics allow for unexpected moments throughout the match. Kendo sticks fray with each hit, and tables and corner barricades break dynamically to create a more authentic match experience.
- Strategic defensive commands which include blocking, dodging, and breakers.
WWE 2K22 will release on March 11 in four Editions:
- Standard Edition – ($59.99) PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC – ($69.99) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Cross-Gen Digital Bundle – ($79.99) Includes digital Standard Edition and the Starrcade ’96 Rey Mysterio Pack across previous and current-gen within the same PlayStation and Xbox consoles
- Deluxe Edition – ($99.99) PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S in both physical and digital formats, and on PC in digital format. The Deluxe Edition includes the Standard Edition plus the Undertaker Immortal Pack; a Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC content packs; the MyRISE Mega-Boost andSuperCharger packs; limited edition WWE SuperCard content** (included in-box for physical copies only). The Deluxe Edition will be available from March 8, 2022 – three days early. Players who purchase the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S edition will also receive the Starrcade ’96 Rey Mysterio Pack
- nWo 4-Life Digital Edition – ($119.99) PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Celebrating 25 years of the faction that turned the sports entertainment world on its head, in addition to the Standard Edition, and all bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition, the nWo 4-Life Edition comes with MyFACTION EVO Cards and alternate nWo attires for Hollywood Hogan, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Syxx plus a playable Eric Bischoff character, WCW Souled Out 1997 and WCW Bash at the Beach 1996 arenas, and the nWo Wolfpac Championship. The nWo 4-Life Edition will also be available from March 8, 2022 – three days early.
