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WWE 2K16
A picture of Steve Austin is seen, appearing to smash the screen. Glass shards are flying around the background. The logo appears above.
Cover art featuringStone Cold Steve Austin
Developer(s)Yuke's[a]
Publisher(s)2K
SeriesWWE 2K
Platform(s)PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
Xbox 360
Xbox One
Microsoft Windows
ReleasePlayStation 3,PlayStation 4,Xbox 360,Xbox One
  • NA:October 27, 2015
  • AU:October 29, 2015
  • EU:October 30, 2015
Microsoft Windows
  • NA:March 11, 2016
  • AU:March 12, 2016
  • EU:March 13, 2016
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player,multiplayer

WWE 2K16is aprofessional wrestlingvideo game developed byYuke'sand published by2KforMicrosoft Windows,PlayStation 3,PlayStation 4,Xbox 360andXbox One.[1]It is the sequel toWWE 2K15,and was succeeded byWWE 2K17.It was released on October 27, 2015, inNorth Americaand on October 30, 2015, in Europe, while being released on PC on March 11, 2016.[2][3]

Gameplay[edit]

Roster[edit]

2K announced on their social media accounts thatWWE 2K16will feature the "largest roster in the game's history", featuring over 120 unique playable characters, nearly double the 67 that were in last year's game.[4]A developer for the game then clarified that the 120 unique playable characters count does not include potential DLC, and that all 120 characters are included and will be released with the game.[5]2K revealed that despite "push(ing) as hard as we could" to include them, for "various reasons,"Sasha Banks,Charlotte,Becky Lynch,andBayley(theFour Horsewomenof NXT) will not be in the game or included asDLC.[6][7][8]2K also revealed that WWE denied them the inclusion ofCody Rhodesas himself in the game, though he was included as his Stardust gimmick.[9]Hulk Hoganwas announced as being part of the game, but was cut late in development due to the release ofcontroversial racial statements he had made previously.[10]2K16features 26 wrestling superstars making their WWE games franchise debut.

Visuals and audio[edit]

Screenshot showing the improvement in detail ofNeville's character model

The commentary team has been expanded to three members, withJohn "Bradshaw" Layfieldjoining the returningMichael ColeandJerry Lawler.[11]Jim Rossreturns to call matches alongside Lawler in theSteve Austinshowcase.[12]The game features new cloth physics and animations, creating more realistic attire.[13]The variety of the crowd has been improved as well.[13]Hair physics and sweat features have been improved.[13]In the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, which follows the same gameplay blueprint fromWWE 2K14,only Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler are present for commentary outside of Showcase mode.WWE 2K16features a licensed soundtrack that consists of twelve songs, as well as users, can use entrance theme song of superstar/Diva to be played in the menu.[14]

Game modes[edit]

2K Showcase[edit]

The 2K Showcase mode also returns, with the showcase detailing the career of the cover star "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, from hisKing of the Ring 1996matchup againstJake Robertsin the final match of the 1996 King of the Ring tournament, to hisWrestleMania XIXmatchup againstThe Rock.[15][16]A second showcase becomes available only with purchase of the 'Hall of Fame' DLC pack, a collection of classic matches featuring each of theWWE Hall of FameClass of 2015entrants (excluding Celebrity Wing recipient,Arnold Schwarzenegger) in order, fromRandy SavageVS. Jake Roberts atThis Tuesday in TexastoThe Outsiders(Kevin NashandScott Hall) VS.Harlem Heat(Booker TandStevie Ray) atWCW Halloween Havoc 1996,including a fictional match betweenAlundra BlazeVS.Paigeat theWrestleMania 31arena.

MyCareer[edit]

Exclusive to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows versions, MyCareer returns from2K15,with 2K claiming the mode will be significantly expanded from last year's game.[11]The mode is only available on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One.[17]Several changes have been made in order to give the player more control over their superstar. The character's personality can be influenced through actions, such as forming alliances and rivalries.The Authorityare featured in the mode, with the player having the option to support or defy them, causing their career to be influenced.[18][19]Players are also able to interfere in other superstar's matches in order to create rivalries.

Universe[edit]

WWE Universe mode allows the player to create their own WWE shows and pay-per-view events, allowing them to create rivalries and feuds for singles wrestlers and/or tag team wrestlers, and will let them create custom arenas and championship titles.

Online[edit]

Players were able to have a variety of different matches connecting with other players online. The online mode was discontinued on May 31, 2017, after 2K's announcement on Twitter.[20]

Creative Suite[edit]

Create a Diva, Create a Show, Create an Arena, and Create a Championship features that were removed inWWE 2K15have returned in2K16.[11]The create a superstar feature includes several new features, such as hair dye, change material properties (for example, having a mask or shirt be vinyl, cloth or satin) and new face photo importing tool. The amount of available save slots for created superstars has been increased to 100, the same number as in2K14and four times the amount available in2K15.

Upgrades from previous games[edit]

WWE 2K16video game featured several upgrades and additions to the gameplay. Rest holds have been added, allowing characters to slow down the match to regain stamina.[15]Reversals have been changed to a set amount per match; to prevent players from spamming them.[11]There are no longer loading screens between entrances; and players have the option ofrunning inon an entrance and attacking their opponent.[11]Pins and submissions have changed in an effort to make gameplay "fairer".[11]

Marketing and promotion[edit]

On June 16, 2015,WWE 2K16was officially announced byWWEand 2K, when they revealed the first six superstars and divas, who would be included on the game's roster.[21]On July 6, 2015, "Stone Cold Steve Austinwas announced as the cover superstar for this year's game,[22]accompanying by the debut trailer, which features Austin digging up at the desert, uncovering his customized"Smoking Skull" championshipbelt and putting it over his shoulder, before turning his head, just to stare down and at the camera.

On July 27, 2015, 2K announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger'sT-800 Terminator(bothThe TerminatorandTerminator 2: Judgment Dayversions) will be a playable character available as a pre-order exclusive.[23]On the same day, the second trailer featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger,Daniel Bryan,Eva Marie,Paige,Finn BálorandDean Ambrosewas released to promote the inclusion of the Terminator character in the game. The trailer was a re-enactment of the bar scene fromTerminator 2: Judgment Day.[23]2K then released the first official screenshot of the game, theRawannounce table withJohn "Bradshaw" Layfield'scowboy hatsitting on it.[24]

On August 4, 2015,IGNrevealed the first screenshots, gameplay and entrances forWWE 2K16atGamescom.[11]IGN then handled the release of newer screenshots, animations, features, and artwork that would be included in the game. They also handled the weekly release of superstars who would be featured in the game, dubbing it "IGN's Roster 3:16".[25]AnArabiclocalization has been announced forMiddle Easterncountries.[26]The demo for the game was playable at selectedWalmartlocations across the United States as part of the "WWE 2K16Early Access Tour ".[27]2K then released a trailer detailing the MyCareer mode of the game on September 25, 2015.[28]The series of trailers featuring Stone Cold preaching from "The Book of Austin" gave details on the game's roster, three man commentary, the game's soundtrack, and the game's feature set. The third live-action trailer, titled "Bonfire" was released starring Austin,Sting,Seth Rollins,Rusev,Paige,KaneandAmbroseon October 20, 2015.[29]

On February 17, 2016, aMicrosoft Windowsversion was announced, and it was released on March 10, 2016. The PC release includes all the previously released DLC for free.[30]

Downloadable content[edit]

On October 7, 2015, 2K revealed the game's post-launch season pass and DLC information.[31]The season pass includes theLegends Pack(featuring these playable characters such asBig Boss Man,Dusty Rhodes,Lita,Mr. Perfect,Roddy PiperandTrish Stratus), the2015 Hall of Fame Showcase(which features these wrestlers, who have been inducted into the 2015'sWWE Hall of Fame,also it features these playable matches that includesRandy Savagevs.Jake Roberts;Rikishivs.The Rock;Alundra Blayzevs.Paige;Tatsumi Fujinamivs.Ric Flair;The Bushwackersvs.The Natural Disasters;The Outsidersvs.Harlem Heat,andRicky SteamboatandDustin Rhodesvs.The Enforcers), theNew Moves Pack(featuring several new animations and wrestling moves), and theFuture Starspack (which features playable characters such asSamoa Joe,Blake and MurphyandLos Matadores).[31]In addition, aMyPlayer KickStartwas announced as a boost for player stats in MyCareer mode.[31]The digital deluxe edition, featuring the game, season pass, MyPlayer boost, and a digital theme was also announced.[31]All season pass content was released on March 31, 2016.

Reception[edit]

WWE 2K16game received "mixed to average" reviews and ratings, according toreview aggregatorMetacritic.[32][33][34]Eurogamercalled it "best wrestling game in years", praising the gameplay changes and deep roster, while noting long load times.[42]In a positive review,IGNcalled the game a "step in the right direction" for the series and praised the gameplay and roster features, but criticized overall inconsistency within the game.[41]GameSpotrated the game a harsher 4/10, praising the 2K Showcase mode and the return of Jim Ross on commentary but saying that "Little else in the game makes much of a positive impression".[43]

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^Additional work byVisual Concepts

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