WWE 2K18 Thread

gerrybbadd

Seth Rollins was confirmed as cover star this past Monday for the upcoming WWE 2K18. Little is known about the game yet, other than it's release date. It has been confirmed that it will not be released for PS3 / Xbox 360 this time around.

https://twitter.com/WWEgames/status/876904384709316608

The game launches October 17th. But if you preorder certain versions, you get 4 days early access.



The tagline this year is "Be Like No One". Here's the hype video

diusmr8a504cvk

Moving away from 360 and PS3 is a big step. Having more than 6 wrestlers in the ring at once is the next big improvement needed.

gerrybbadd

The rumour mill has been working away anyhow.

Universe Mode (apparently) will be like the GM Mode of old. It'll be called "Universe Mode: Brand Split", you choose Raw or Smackdown, choose your commissioners & GMs, sign talent, budget for PPVs etc.

Wouldn't it be cool if you had a mode where you create your own unique shows, and the top shows online broadcast their weekly shows / PPVs for other gamers to watch? It could re-create the Monday Night Wars digitally, with the top rated shows battling for viewers. Hell, it could even give the top brass WWE execs ideas to use in real life.

Sirsok

For me they need to change the gameplay, its just not fun, all the good moves or holy **** moments are cut scenes. I adored day of reckoning gameplay.

Loading times are ridiculous to

demanufactured

2k17 was shyte.. So I wouldn't expect much from this

Blue_Dabadee

It could be worth it since they aren't releasing this on past gen this year.

I skipped last year to hopefully enjoy this years game.

jk23

Kurt Angle confirmed as pre order bonus by himself and then 2k on twitter

jk23

As noted, Kurt Angle will be the pre-order bonus character in WWE 2K18, and 2K Sports has issued the following:

2K today announced that decorated Olympian, WWE Hall of Famer and current Raw General Manager, Kurt Angle, will return to WWE in-ring action for the first time in more than a decade – virtually – through WWE 2K18, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise.

Best known for his remarkable in-ring accomplishments spanning nearly two decades, as well as his gold medal win in freestyle wrestling at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, Angle will appear in WWE 2K18 through two playable characters representing key milestones in his career: his WWE “American Hero” persona, as well as his ECW® “Wrestling Machine” persona. The playable characters will be available as bonus content for those who pre-order the game at participating retailers. For more information on all pre-order options, please visit wwe.2k.com.

sky88

Would really love if they made a great game but its been so long since they have

spektorfive

Still playing 2K17, just got the season pass when it was on sale. I will get 2k18 but prob next year due to time and money. I hope this thread can't stay off the boring "It's crap, same game every year blah blah" we get every time. With people banging on about No Mercy being the best etc. If you don't like don't play it.

brianregan09

WWE 2k17 is class in multiplayer thats where it shines , they could do a little more with Single player alright that's all i want

spektorfive

If gm mode comes in I be glad.

Sirsok

spektorfive wrote: »

Still playing 2K17, just got the season pass when it was on sale. I will get 2k18 but prob next year due to time and money. I hope this thread can't stay off the boring "It's crap, same game every year blah blah" we get every time. With people banging on about No Mercy being the best etc. If you don't like don't play it.

Its an opinion and a valid one at that, as someone who grew up anticipating the game every year, went and bought all the different consoles so I could buy the gamecube releases, xbox releases and ps2 releases , it has been completely underwhelming each and every year for a long time.

And its frustrating as it clearly has potential, with the sheer amount of history in wrestling and customization options. Ive stopped buying and playing it after 2k16, for the first time since warzone, I was as loyal as a fan could be. I genuinely hope they pull it out of the bag some year but I dont see them changing anytime soon.

spektorfive

Of course, it's valid. It's just annoying that this thread gets hijacked by No Mercy Forever lot. I would argue how many people really played that game? or is just one of these I saw what culture say it was great so it must be lot.

It's cool you been playing forever and fell out of love with it. It's fun on multiplayer and online. For me an Old ROH/Indie head it's kinda great doing ROH 2008 matches. But understand it's not for everyone.

SureYWouldntYa

Here Comes The Pain was the best wrestling game and I'll fight anyone who says otherwise

beakerjoe

SureYWouldntYa wrote: »

Here Comes The Pain was the best wrestling game and I'll fight anyone who says otherwise

Smell of bengi off that game compaired to No mecry on the N64.

Sorry im just argueing with you all over the place today

SureYWouldntYa

beakerjoe wrote: »

Smell of bengi off that game compaired to No mecry on the N64.

Sorry im just argueing with you all over the place today

Never had a N64 so wouldn't know much about it, but as I said I'll fight any man who disagrees so my gaff after school :pac:

beakerjoe

SureYWouldntYa wrote: »

Never had a N64 so wouldn't know much about it, but as I said I'll fight any man who disagrees so my gaff after school :pac:

Ill kick your ass......at nintendo!

Jerichoholic

spektorfive wrote: »

Of course, it's valid. It's just annoying that this thread gets hijacked by No Mercy Forever lot. I would argue how many people really played that game? or is just one of these I saw what culture say it was great so it must be lot.

It's cool you been playing forever and fell out of love with it. It's fun on multiplayer and online. For me an Old ROH/Indie head it's kinda great doing ROH 2008 matches. But understand it's not for everyone.

2K16 and 17 will be remembered by me as the ones with the HORRIFFIC submission controls. If they are still in they can keep their garbage game.

brianregan09

I always preffered WCW/NWO Revenge if I'm honest , then again its probably because I only ever had a loan of No Mercy for a couple of weeks I played the WCW one to death

The Ayatolla

No Mercy had one flaw.

Your saves magically disappeared and you had to start from scratch again and again!

beakerjoe

The Ayatolla wrote: »

No Mercy had one flaw.

Your saves magically disappeared and you had to start from scratch again and again!

Never happened to me thank god..

I loved Wrestlemania 2000 and WCW/NWO revenge (the reason I picked up an N64)

gerrybbadd

I picked up a gamecube, solely to play the Day of Reckoning games. I love HCTP, have it installed on my PC at the minute. There's a PS2 emulator that upscales the graphics, and it looks amazing.

Have to say, I am really enjoying WWE 2k17. I always bout these games launch day (or pre-ordered even), but for 2K17, I decided I wasn't gonna buy it at all. But I read a lot of great reports online about it from people playing it, and when i seen it in Smyths for €25, decided to bite. Glad I did, it's a huge improvement over 2k16

martyos121

gerrybbadd wrote: »

I picked up a gamecube, solely to play the Day of Reckoning games. I love HCTP, have it installed on my PC at the minute. There's a PS2 emulator that upscales the graphics, and it looks amazing.

Have to say, I am really enjoying WWE 2k17. I always bout these games launch day (or pre-ordered even), but for 2K17, I decided I wasn't gonna buy it at all. But I read a lot of great reports online about it from people playing it, and when i seen it in Smyths for €25, decided to bite. Glad I did, it's a huge improvement over 2k16

What do you enjoy about it in particular, is there any mode in particular that's much better this year? I did the same thing as yourself and vowed not to buy it this time (first game I've missed since Shut Your Mouth) but I'm having slight withdrawal symptoms now.

gerrybbadd

martyos121 wrote: »

What do you enjoy about it in particular, is there any mode in particular that's much better this year? I did the same thing as yourself and vowed not to buy it this time (first game I've missed since Shut Your Mouth) but I'm having slight withdrawal symptoms now.

The in ring action itself has improved a good bit. There are loads of small touches that make it good too, like being able to break out after matches now, having the star rating for all matches etc. I haven't even fought in the crowd yet, but i know its possible. That being said, submissions are still crap, and reversals are hit and miss. But i have had some truly epic matches against the likes of Joey Samoay and Finn Balor. Rivalries are done much better this time around, and when you can throw in the option of having promos and run ins, into the mix, it makes for a much better experience

Oh, and multi man matches have a roll out feature now, where if you take enough damage, you roll out of the ring to recover (or the cpu character does). More realistic, and not as frustrating trying to win a ladder match, for instance

martyos121

Sounds like they made a fair bit of progress, not sure if it's enough to make me buy it at this stage but if it comes down to around €20 at some stage (and it probably will) then I'll give it a shot.

If they announce GM Mode for 2K18 in the meantime, I'll definitely just hold out for that. Went back to it on SVR 2008 a few months ago and it actually was as good as I remembered it, not just nostalgia. They should be able to do loads with this on current gen consoles.

gerrybbadd

So apparently, 8 man matches will be possible in the new game.

Survivor series matches should be fun!

gerrybbadd

So, a ton of news has broken today. From devs no less!
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wwe-2k18-devs-detail-revamped-story-upgraded-visua/1100-6451358/


**Release Date: October 17, 2017**

##**Gameplay**

**In-Game**

* The max number of wrestlers in a ring has been increased to 8

* There is a new system called "fighting styles"

* *"Each wrestler in the roster is set up with a particular archetype, like high-flyer or giant, which reflects their physique, moveset, and physical prowess in the ring."*

* The core grappling and submission systems have been reworked. A new carrying system has been introduced, alongside an overhauled dragging system. There is also something called "Position Feeding", which allows players to launch a move from a groggy or ground position"

* Michael Cole, Byron Saxton, and Corey Graves are the game's lead commentators

* JoJo is the new announcer


**Features**

* Create A Match has returned! Interactive items and win conditions can be set with it.

**Match Types**

* Mixed-gender match types have returned

* The Backstage Brawl will be triple the size of the original, with more interactive objects, and new locations such as a parking garage.

* The Elimination Chamber has been revamped, with new interactions and animations

##**Game Modes**

**MyCareer**

* This year, MyCareer "will feature a more serious story," and "will be more concise and narrative-driven than its predecessor."

* *"The main reason for this different approach to the story is the inclusion of the brand new Road To Glory mode, one of the new forms of online content for the My Career campaign. While the developers were tight-lipped on mentioning just what this offers, they stated that My Career's story is the lead up to Glory mode, which is the end-game of sorts for My Career."*

* You can roam freely backstage as some form of "hub"

**Universe Mode**

* An expanded story system has been introduced.

**Online**

* Backstage Brawls have been added to the online match type list

##**Creation Hub**

* Introduction of Create-A-Match

* Improved Create-A-Video system

##**Misc.**

* The graphics engine has been updated, with improved lighting and rendering. This is due to the game not being ported to last-gen systems, which frees up their man-hours.

**Pre-Order Info**

* Kurt Angle will be the pre-order bonus wrestler for the game

spektorfive

Sad no GM mode. I agree submissions were awful. Glad there fixing it. Have to assume maybe Austin Aries is out now? Hope he slips through. One of my fav.

brianregan09

https://paddybass.wixsite.com/gamepinion2/single-post/2013/05/01/The-Lowdown-KickPunch-exclusive-review

My thoughts on the game so far from what we've heard

gerrybbadd

First screenshots have been released. Not hugely impressive

The Ayatolla

Same ol' ****.

Loughc

The Ayatolla wrote: »

Same ol' ****.

Yep. That was my exact thoughts. And there goes any hope of a revamp game.

The Ayatolla

Always next year, right ?

It always takes them FAR too long to remove the previous gen consoles that I feel it strangles them for a few years.

Then they finally drop it, but alas it's the same rubbish.

I'll read the previews and glance at this thread now and again but won't be buying this year unless this is lauded as a phenomenon post-release.

citytillidie

Roster so far

AJ Styles
Akira Tozawa
Alexander Wolfe
Alundra Blayze
Andre The Giant
Bam Bam Bigelow
Baron Corbin
Batista
Big Boss Man
Big Show
Bobby Roode
Braun Stowman
Bray Wyatt
Bret Hart
Brie Bella
British Bulldog
Brock Lesnar
Brutus Beefcake
Buddy Roberts
Bushwhacker Butch
Bushwhacker Luke
Cactus Jack
Cesaro
Chris Jericho
Dean Ambrose
DDP
Diesel
Dolph Ziggler
Dusty Rhodes
Edge
Emma
Eric Young
Erick Rowan
Finn Balor
Goldberg
Goldust
Hideo Itami
Jake The Snake Roberts
JBL
Jinder Mahal
John Cena x2
Kalisto
Kane
Karl Anderson
Kevin Nash
Kevin Owens
Killian Dain
Konnor
Kurt Angle
Lita
Luke Gallows
Luke Harper
Macho Man Randy Savage
Mankind
Mark Henry
Neville
Nikki Bella
Nikki Cross
Paige
Papa Shango
Randy Orton
Ric Flair
RVD
Sami Zayn
Samoa Joe
Sasha Banks
Sawyer Fulton
Seth Rollins
Shawn Michaels
Sheamus
Sin Cara
Sting
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Summer Rae
Tatanka
Ted DiBiase
The Rock
TJ Perkins
Triple H
Ultimate Warrior
Undertaker
Viktor

Blue_Dabadee

I am interested to see will we get full CW division on release or few more get sold as DLC pack.

citytillidie

Updated Roster

Roster so far

AJ Styles
Akira Tozawa
Alexander Wolfe
Alundra Blayze
Andre The Giant
Asuka
Bam Bam Bigelow
Baron Corbin
Batista
Bayley
Becky Lynch
Big Boss Man
Big Show
Bobby Roode
Braun Stowman
Bray Wyatt
Bret Hart
Brie Bella
British Bulldog
Brock Lesnar
Brutus Beefcake
Buddy Roberts
Bushwhacker Butch
Bushwhacker Luke
Cactus Jack
Cesaro
Chris Jericho
Daniel Bryan
Dean Ambrose
DDP
Diesel
Dolph Ziggler
Dusty Rhodes
Earthquake
Eddie Guerrero
Edge
Ember Moon
Emma
Eric Young
Erick Rowan
Finn Balor
Goldberg
Goldust
Greg Valentine
Hideo Itami
Ivory
Jake The Snake Roberts
JBL
Jey Uso
Jim Neidhart
Jimmy Uso
Jinder Mahal
John Cena x2
Kalisto
Kane
Karl Anderson
Kerry Von Erich
Kevin Nash
Kevin Owens
Kevin Von Erich
Killian Dain
Konnor
Kurt Angle
Larry Zbyszko
Lita
Luke Gallows
Luke Harper
Macho Man Randy Savage
Mankind
Mark Henry
Maryse
Mickie James
Mojo Rawley
Naomi
Natalya
Neville
Nikki Bella
Nikki Cross
Paige
Papa Shango
Paul Heyman
Randy Orton
Ric Flair
RVD
Roman Reigns
Sami Zayn
Samoa Joe
Sasha Banks
Sawyer Fulton
Seth Rollins
Shawn Michaels
Sheamus
Shinsuke Nakamura
Sin Cara
Sting
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Summer Rae
Tamina
Tatanka
Ted DiBiase
The Godfather
The Miz
The Rock
TJ Perkins
Triple H
Ultimate Warrior
Undertaker
Viktor
Zack Ryder

Blue_Dabadee

Can't wait to play Sawyer Fulton!!!

ERG89

Surprised old furface Brutus Beefcake agreed to be in it without Hogan

Loughc

ERG89 wrote: »

Surprised old furface Brutus Beefcake agreed to be in it without Hogan

Money talks.

spektorfive

Is it really up to Beefcake? I just assume it's a list WWE give them and who they can use in terms of who WWE owns. Beefcake had to come up with ten different names in WCW, so far as I can tell he doesn't own it.

citytillidie

More

AJ Styles
Akam
Akira Tozawa
Alexa Bliss
Alexander Wolfe
Alundra Blayze
Andre The Giant
Apollo Crews
Asuka
Bam Bam Bigelow
Baron Corbin
Batista (DLC)
Bayley
Becky Lynch
Big Boss Man
Big Cass
Big Show
Bobby Roode
Braun Stowman
Bray Wyatt
Bret Hart
Brie Bella
British Bulldog
Brock Lesnar
Brutus Beefcake
Buddy Roberts
Bushwhacker Butch
Bushwhacker Luke
*Cactus Jack
Carmella
Cedric Alexander
Cesaro
Chad Gable
Chris Jericho
Dana Brooke
Daniel Bryan
Dash Wilder
Dean Ambrose
DDP
Diesel
Dolph Ziggler
Dusty Rhodes
Earthquake
Eddie Guerrero
Edge
Ember Moon
Emma
Eric Young
Erick Rowan
Finn Balor
Goldberg
Goldust
Greg Valentine
Hideo Itami
Ivory
Jacqueline
*Jake The Snake Roberts
Jason Jordan
*JBL
Jey Uso
Jim Neidhart
Jimmy Garvin
Jimmy Uso
Jinder Mahal
John Cena x2 1 is DLC
Johnny Gargano
Kalisto
Kane
Karl Anderson
Kerry Von Erich
Kevin Nash
Kevin Owens
Kevin Von Erich
Killian Dain
Konnor
Kurt Angle (Pre Order)
Larry Zbyszko
Lex Luger
Lita
Luke Gallows
Luke Harper
Macho Man Randy Savage
*Mankind
Mark Henry
Maryse
Michael Hayes
Mick Foley
Mickie James
Mojo Rawley
Mr. Perfect
Naomi
Natalya
Neville
Nia Jax
Nick Miller
Nikki Bella
Nikki Cross
Paige
*Papa Shango
Paul Ellering - Manager
Paul Heyman - Manager
Randy Orton
Razor Ramon
Rezar
Ric Flair
Rick Martel
Rick Rude
Ricky Steamboat
Rikishi
RVD (DLC)
Roderick Strong
Roman Reigns
Rusev
Sami Zayn
Samoa Joe
Sasha Banks
Sawyer Fulton
Scott Dawson
Seth Rollins
Shane Thorne
*Shawn Michaels
Sheamus
Shinsuke Nakamura
Sin Cara
*Sting
*Stone Cold Steve Austin
Summer Rae
Tamina
*Tatanka
*Ted DiBiase
The Godfather
The Miz
The Rock
TJ Perkins
Tommaso Ciampa
Triple H
Tye Dillinger
*Ultimate Warrior
Undertaker
Vader
Viktor
Zack Ryder

* - Not confirmed but appeared on the reveal

Sirsok

What culture review. Disappointed that it is much of the same


http://whatculture.com/gaming/wwe-2k18-early-reviews-10-things-we-learned

SureYWouldntYa

Sirsok wrote: »

Disappointed that it is much of the same

It's the way it's gone with almost every game with a yearly release. Fifa, PES, COD, Football Manager, all these games that need to be out at their time every year seem to be the same game with new paint.

I'd love to buy a wwe game this winter because I haven't had one since 12/13 so it's likely to be all very new to me but it's disappointing that there doesn't seem to be big improvements from other years, there's nothing more annoying than having the same problems year in year out with these games that turn over a fortune

ERG89

SureYWouldntYa wrote:

It's the way it's gone with almost every game with a yearly release. Fifa, PES, COD, Football Manager, all these games that need to be out at their time every year seem to be the same game with new paint.

All those games evolved on several occasions in their lifetime. Granted they are not the same as the PS1 Smackdown games but even in the change of systems there is always the same issues with WWE games. Presentation is great but stuff like bad clipping, commentary has been a problem for donkeys years. Even the kick out system is still messy after a few years of implementation.
It's like the current show it'll be grand for die hards who always come back for updated rosters & improved visuals but it's unlikely to please more laxed fans who enjoyed the WWE games in their heyday 2 or even 3 whole console generations ago.

The Ayatolla

Clicked that WhatCulture link and poor attention to detail as usual, Brock doesn't even have his belt sideplates. Lazy stuff. Not exactly the biggest criticism one could have but first thing I noticed.

The Ayatolla

Oh jesus.

Blue_Dabadee

From what I see every year is that models like Cena always look great compare someone on the lower end of spectum like Summer Rae.

I wonder if they cut out a lot of legends and lower carders from the game, would quality of models would be a lot better.

I am mostly interested in creation suite this year since I like making CAWs.

citytillidie

Aiden English
AJ Styles
Akam
Akira Tozawa
Alexa Bliss
Alexander Wolfe
Alicia Fox
Alundra Blayze
Andre The Giant
Apollo Crews
Asuka
Bam Bam Bigelow
Baron Corbin
Batista (Deluxe)
Bayley
Becky Lynch
Big Boss Man 91 & 99
Big Cass
Big E
Big Show 2000 & Current
Billie Kay
Bo Dallas
Bobby Roode
Booker T
Braun Stowman
Bray Wyatt
Bret Hart 97 & 98
Brie Bella
British Bulldog
Brock Lesnar
Brutus Beefcake
Buddy Roberts
Bushwhacker Butch
Bushwhacker Luke
Cactus Jack 92 & 98
Carmella
Cedric Alexander
Cesaro
Chad Gable
Charlotte Flair
Chris Jericho 2000 & Current
Christian
Curt Hawkins
Curtis Axel
Dana Brooke
Daniel Bryan
Darren Young
Dash Wilder
Dean Ambrose
DDP 92 & 98
Diesel
Dolph Ziggler
Dude Love
Dusty Rhodes
Earthquake
Eddie Guerrero
Edge
Ember Moon
Emma
Enzo Amore
Epico Colon
Eric Young
Erick Rowan
Fandango
Finn Balor & Demon Finn Balor
Goldberg
Goldust
Gran Metalik
Greg Valentine
Heath Slater
Hideo Itami
Ivory
Jack Gallagher
Jacqueline
Jake The Snake Roberts
Jason Jordan
JBL
Jey Uso
Jim Neidhart
Jimmy Garvin
Jimmy Uso
Jinder Mahal
John Cena
John Cena (Deluxe)
Johnny Gargano
Kalisto
Kane & 98
Karl Anderson
Kassius Ohino
Kerry Von Erich
Kevin Nash
Kevin Owens
Kevin Von Erich
Killian Dain
Kofi Kingston
Konnor
Kurt Angle (Pre Order) 01 & 06
Larry Zbyszko
Lex Luger
Lita
Luke Gallows
Luke Harper
Macho Man Randy Savage
Mankind
Mark Henry
Maryse
Michael Hayes
Mickie James
Mojo Rawley
Mr. Perfect
Naomi
Natalya
Neville
Nia Jax
Nick Miller
Nikki Bella
Nikki Cross
No Way Jose
Noam Dar
Paige
Papa Shango
Paul Ellering - Manager
Paul Heyman - Manager
Peyton Royce
Primo Colon
R-Truth
Randy Orton
Razor Ramon
Rezar
Rhyno
Ric Flair 88 & 91
Rich Swann
Rick Martel
Rick Rude
Ricky Steamboat 91 & 94
Rikishi
RVD (Deluxe)
Roderick Strong
Roman Reigns
Rusev
Sami Zayn
Samoa Joe
Sasha Banks
Sawyer Fulton
Scott Dawson
Scott Hall
Seth Rollins
Shane McMahon
Shane Thorne
Shawn Michaels
Sheamus
Shinsuke Nakamura
Sin Cara
Stephanie McMahon
Sting
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Summer Rae
Sycho Sid
Tamina
Tatanka
Tatsumi Fujinami
The Brian Kendrick
The Godfather
The Miz
The Rock
Titus O'Neil
TJ Perkins
Tommaso Ciampa
Triple H 98, 01 & Current
Trish Stratus
Tye Dillinger
Tyler Breeze
Typhoon
Tyson Kidd
Ultimate Warrior
Undertaker 91, 2000 & Current
Vader
Viktor
Xavier Woods
Zack Ryder

Deluxe version of the game is only place you can get Batista, RVD and 2 retro John Cena 06 & 2010

Lord TSC

Why have they always had so much trouble making belts look even decent, let alone good?

The Ayatolla

It looks like one of those foam ones you get in Smyths.