WWE 2K23

Visual Concepts · 2K

WWE 2K23 is Visual Concepts' 2023 wrestling game, with John Cena on the cover and a Showcase mode that tells his career story from an unusual angle: you play as his opponents, trying to recreate his biggest losses. The big new addition in 2K23 was WarGames, the chaotic match type with two rings inside a steel cage and teams entering one by one. It is one of the most fun group modes in any wrestling game, supporting up to eight wrestlers in total. Other modes include MyRISE, the story-driven career mode; MyGM, where you run a wrestling brand and compete for ratings; MyFACTION, a card-collecting mode; and Universe, a sandbox where you book shows week after week. Why it works at a cafe Wrestling games are naturally social. Up to four players can join locally on one console in matches like Fatal 4-Way or tag team. Big personalities, entrances and finishing moves make even casual matches feel dramatic. Groups often end up booking long sessions to settle rivalries. Setup PS5 or PS4 with two to four controllers. The PC version plays the same but most cafe players prefer a console with a big TV. Tips for beginners Learn the reversal button and its timing; reversing a big move is how comebacks happen. Use light attacks to build momentum and save your finisher for the right moment. Climb the turnbuckle only when your opponent is down. And for WarGames, pick wrestlers with strong striking moves, because grappling is harder inside a busy cage. Time needed A standard one-on-one match can take five to fifteen minutes. WarGames matches can run longer. An hour gives a group several matches; two hours lets you run a mini pay-per-view with friends. Who will like it WWE fans, groups who love dramatic multiplayer moments, and anyone who grew up playing wrestling games. It is rated T.