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WWE 2K17
Cover art featuring Brock Lesnar
Developer(s)Yuke's
Visual Concepts
Publisher(s)2K Sports
SeriesWWE 2K
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
Xbox 360
Xbox One
Release
Microsoft Windows
TBA
Genre(s)Professional wrestling, Fighting game, sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

SCR3W YOU WARMACHINEWILDTHING WWE 2K17 is an upcoming professional wrestling video game in development by Yuke's and Visual Concepts and will be published by 2K Sports for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows.[1] It will be the eighteenth game in the WWE game series (fourth under the WWE 2K banner) and will be serving as the follow up to WWE 2K16.

Marketing

On May 31, 2016, WWE 2K17 was officially announced by WWE and 2K, when they revealed Goldberg as the pre-order bonus character accompanied by the debut trailer featuring Goldberg. 2K also announced that the game will include the two versions of Goldberg (WCW and WWE), along with two playable arenas (Halloween Havoc and WCW Monday Nitro).[1][2] On June 27, 2016, a reveal trailer was released announcing that Brock Lesnar will be the cover star for WWE 2K17.[3] On July 14, 2016, WWE announced an NXT Collector's Edition. The set will include Apollo Crews, Nia Jax and Shinsuke Nakamura as playable characters part of the NXT Enhancement Pack, a lithograph designed by Rob Schamberger and signed by Shinsuke Nakamura, an 8-inch collectible action figure of Demon Finn Bálor, trading cards, actual ring canvas from the NXT TakeOver: London event, 50% more points in NXT for MyCareer Mode as well as the Goldberg Pre-Order Pack.[4]

Gameplay

WWE 2K17 sees the return of fighting in the crowd, making it the first time since 2008's SmackDown vs. Raw, where it involves wrestlers fighting through the crowd and into backstage areas. It also sees the return of backstage brawls, which transcends from the ringside during Falls Count Anywhere or No Disqualification matches, and a feature that was last seen since SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain. The responsiveness of the gameplay greatly been improved for each game systems that were updated such as ladders and taunts. The game also introduces a new secondary submission system, similar to the Breaking Point submission system that was currently seen in the last-generation versions of the WWE 2K Series.[5]

Roster

On June 15, 2016, WWE announced that at E3 2016, the first roster reveal would be announced at 2K's booth by portrait artist Rob Schamberger.[6] At the event, John Cena, The Ultimate Warrior and Sasha Banks were the first three names revealed.[7] On July 26, 2016, IGN announced that The McMahon Family will be playable characters, which will include Stephanie McMahon, Shane McMahon and Vince McMahon.[8][9] On August 2, 2016, IGN announced the roster would be revealed every Tuesday for 5 weeks, along with in-game videos and screenshots, concluding on August 30.[10][11] On August 10, the WWE 2K official site released a mini-game that consisted of spotting the announced superstars of the WWE 2K17 game on a picture of Brock Lesnar's Suplex City. The mini-game also announced that there will be more than 150 playable superstars from the past, present and NXT.[12] Goldberg (WWE) and Goldberg (WCW) were revealed on IGN's roster reveal in Week 4. Mick Foley was announced in Week 5, as Cactus Jack, Dude Love and Mankind; in game, these three will be different wrestlers, not different attires of the same wrestlers, due to the uniqueness of the gimmicks' personalities. On September 8, WWE posted a video containing all of the 2K17 superstars on their website.

WWE 2K17 marks the WWE video game debuts of AJ Styles, Alexa Bliss, Apollo Crews, Asuka, Bayley, Becky Lynch, Braun Strowman, Carmella, Chad Gable, Charlotte, Dana Brooke, Dash Wilder, Nia Jax, Jason Jordan, Sasha Banks, Scott Dawson and Shinsuke Nakamura.

Visuals and audio

On August 8, 2K revealed the official soundtrack for WWE 2K17. The soundtrack features thirteen songs from a variety of artists from various music genres, which was curated by Sean Combs (known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Puffy, Diddy and P. Diddy).[13]

MyCareer

WWE 2K17's MyCareer mode introduces a promo engine, where Superstars can express themselves to the WWE Universe and also call out or respond to other WWE Superstars. Backstage interviews with Renee Young can now lead to a backstage brawl. How a player competes, reacts, what is said and even what attire is worn can make a difference in a Superstar’s journey through the WWE. At some point, players are also likely to come face to face with Brock Lesnar and his advocate, Paul Heyman. This mode is exclusive to the PS4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows.

WWE Universe

The WWE Universe mode now recreates real WWE television programming as it features a new show presentation system, along with the incorporation of run-ins, as well as pre- and post-match attacks. Also introduced is a promo engine and new cutscenes.

DLC

On September 20th 2016 via Twitter, during the broadcast of Smackdown Live, nine characters were announced in week 1 of downloadable content superstars leading to the game's release; they were Austin Aries, Godfather, Papa Shango, Kerry Von Erich, Mojo Rawley, Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, Tye Dillinger & Eddie Guerrero.

References

  1. ^ a b Artus, Matthew (May 31, 2016). "2K announces Goldberg as WWE 2K17 pre-order exclusive". WWE. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  2. ^ Caldwell, James (May 31, 2016). ""WWE 2K17" official details – Goldberg comments on lead role". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  3. ^ Artus, Matthew (June 27, 2016). "Brock Lesnar named WWE 2K17 cover Superstar". WWE. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
  4. ^ Sullivan, Meghan (July 14, 2016). "WWE Announces Special NXT Edition of WWE 2K17". ign.com. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  5. ^ Little, Mark (August 12, 2016). "WWE 2K17 features revealed". WWE 2K. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  6. ^ Artus, Matthew (June 7, 2016). "2K to reveal first WWE 2K17 roster members through art at E3 2016". WWE. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
  7. ^ Purcell, David (June 14, 2016). "E3 2016: Sasha Banks to be part of WWE 2K17 roster". gamezone.com. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  8. ^ Caldwell, James. "McMahons, including returning Shane McMahon, in "WWE 2K17" video game, plus roster reveal details". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  9. ^ Ingenito, Vince (July 26, 2016). "Stephanie, Shane, and Vince McMahon Confirmed for WWE 2K17". IGN. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  10. ^ Caldwell, James (August 2, 2016). "First batch of "WWE 2K17" roster members & legends released". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  11. ^ Ingenito, Vince. "IGN's Weekly WWE 2K17 Roster Reveal - Suplex City Census". IGN. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  12. ^ "Welcome to Suplex City". WWE 2K. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  13. ^ Artus, Matthew (August 8, 2016). "Puff Daddy to provide in-game soundtrack for WWE 2K17". WWE. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
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