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The WWE 2K20 release date, cover stars and special editions have been announced

by Mick Doherty on August 5, 2019

2K have annouced that the latest iteration of WWE will be hitting the shelves in the not too distant future. You’ll be able to be pick up your copy WWE 2K20 on PS4, Xbox One and PC on October 22, 2019.

On top of that, 2K have also announced that to grace the cover this year will be none other than Becky Lynch and Roman Reigns. Both of which will be serving as ambassadors for the WWE 2K20 worldwide markerting campaign: “Step Inside”.

“My career has been about breaking barriers and doing what nobody else has done before. Being the first female Superstar on the cover of a WWE 2K video game is no exception,” said Becky Lynch.

“As a gamer myself, being on the cover of WWE 2K20 alongside ‘The Man’ Becky Lynch and joining the likes of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cena is a huge career and personal milestone for me,” said Roman Reigns.

2K have added a host of new features like the story-driven, objective-based 2K showcase: The Women’s Evolution which follows the careers of the Four Horsewomen – Current Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, Current SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley, Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks. Controls have been streamlined to aid new players while providing a challenge for the more experienced among you.

Players will also be able compete as both male and female superstars in MyCAREER and Mixed Tag matches. Also returning is last year’s WWE Towers with new challenges and also includes a story-driven Tower centred aound Roman Reigns.

The last edition to WWE 2K20 comes in the form of the new service model: WWE 2K20 Originals. There’s not much information around this other than it’ll be DLC but will be a new playable world with it’s own unique theme.

With all announcements comes a trailer and WWE 2K20 is no different so feast yer eyes on the cover announcement trailer:

Last but certainly not least is the Collector and Deluxe Edition info. If you’re looking to pick up the Deluxe Edition you can expect some in-game bonuses for PS4, Xbox One and PC like: Chyna, Hulk Hogan, Mankind and The Rock.

And finally on to what you can expect from the editions! If you decide to pick up the Deluxe Edition you can expect to find:

Copy of WWE 2K20 video game with Deluxe Edition packaging;
Accelerator – Take control of your WWE 2K20 experience with the Accelerator. Players can gain access to all unlockable content available at launch via the game’s Purchasable section and take full control of the overall rankings and attribute levels of all playable characters;
Kickstart – Get a leg up in your MyCAREER by unlocking and boosting your MyPLAYER ratings and attributes with 25 additional Attribute Points and 8 Additional Skill Points. Plus, get a 25,000 VC starting bonus to unlock more Superstar parts, Moves and more! In addition to this, start with all Boost Slots unlocked plus 15 free Boosts, 2,000 free Tokens and 400 free Deluxe Tokens;
Complete set of WWE 2K20 Originals content packages (more details to be announced);
Additional bonus digital content, including playable Superstars Chyna™, in her first WWE 2K appearance, Hulk Hogan, “$500 Shirt” The Rock®, and Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection Mankind™(more details to be announced);
WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Cards (included with physical versions only).

If you’d prefer the Collector’s Edition you’ll be treated to:

Copy of WWE 2K20 video game with Collector’s Edition packaging;

Accelerator – Take control of your WWE 2K20 experience with the Accelerator. Players can gain access to all unlockable content available at launch via the game’s Purchasable section and take full control of the overall rankings and attribute levels of all playable characters;
Kickstart – Get a leg up in your MyCAREER by unlocking and boosting your MyPLAYER ratings and attributes with 25 additional Attribute Points and 8 Additional Skill Points. Plus, get a 25,000 VC starting bonus to unlock more Superstar parts, Moves and more! In addition to this, start with all Boost Slots unlocked plus 15 free Boosts, 2,000 free Tokens and 400 free Deluxe Tokens;
Complete set of WWE 2K20 Originals content packages (more details to be announced);
Additional bonus digital content, including playable Superstars Chyna™, in her first WWE 2K appearance, Hulk Hogan, “$500 Shirt” The Rock®, and Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection Mankind™ (more details to be announced);
Physical collectibles including:
- Exclusive WWE SmackDown! Ring Skirt Relic Piece (2002-2008)
- Limited Edition WWE SmackDown! Legend Autographed Plaque (Kurt Angle™, Rey Mysterio® or Edge®)