WWE 2K24 release date, early access, DLC, roster size and game modes

The road to WrestleMania is underway and so too is the road to the release of WWE 2K24. While Cody Rhodes may or may not finish the story in reality, wrestling fans will be able to live the boyhood dream in 2K’s newest installment before the 40th showcase of immortals arrives. Here you will find the WWE 2K24 release date as well as everything you need to know about the game from early access to DLC, roster size, game modes, and much more.

You can pre-order WWE 2K24 right now. There are three editions available, and they feature multiple male and female cover star athletes. But, while the covers feature absolutely gorgeous artwork, what’s most important about the game is all of the improvements. Yes, the graphics and animations look slightly better than before as is ever the case, but beloved match types are returning including special guest referee after nearly 10 years.

The new year is always the most exciting time for wrestling fans, and we don’t have too long to wait until WrestleMania and the release date for 2K’s newest video game.

WWE 2K24 release date

The release date for WWE 2K24 is March 8th. This is now officially confirmed by 2K over on the WWEGames Twitter account. To accompany the release date announcement, a trailer has also been uploaded. This trailer is mostly live-action footage accompanied by brief snippets of gameplay that look very impressive.

How to get WWE 2K24 early access

In opposition to the full launch, the early access release date for WWE 2K24 is March 5th. To get early access, you must buy either the Deluxe edition or the 40 Years of WrestleMania package. Below are the prices and bonuses for every edition available to buy:

Standard edition – $59.99 PS4, Xbox One, PC/$69.99 PS5/ Xbox Series X/S:

• Undashing masked Cody Rhodes
• Stardust
• Dusty Rhodes 1976
• Superstar Billy Graham
• MyFaction Mattel Bruised Cody Rhodes Gold Rarity Card
• MyFaction Pharaoh Gold Rarity manager card (Cody Rhodes’ dog)
• Standard edition of WWE 2K23

Deluxe edition – $99.99:

• Undashing masked Cody Rhodes
• Stardust
• Dusty Rhodes 1976
• Superstar Billy Graham
• MyFaction Mattel Bruised Cody Rhodes Gold Rarity Card
• MyFaction Pharaoh Gold Rarity manager card (Cody Rhodes’ dog)
• Standard edition of WWE 2K23
• Season Pass to all five DLC packs post-launch
• MyRise Mega-Boost/Supercharger
• Gold Rarity Rhea Ripley MyFaction Card
• Gold Rarity Bianca Belair MyFaction Card
• Alternate attires for Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley
• Three days early access (March 5th)

Forty Years of WrestleMania edition – $119.99:

• Undashing masked Cody Rhodes
• Stardust
• Dusty Rhodes 1976
• Superstar Billy Graham
• MyFaction Mattel Bruised Cody Rhodes Gold Rarity Card
• MyFaction Pharaoh Gold Rarity manager card (Cody Rhodes’ dog)
• Standard edition of WWE 2K23
• Season Pass to all five DLC packs post-launch
• MyRise Mega-Boost/Supercharger
• Gold Rarity Rhea Ripley MyFaction Card
• Gold Rarity Bianca Belair MyFaction Card
• Alternate attires for Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley
• Three days early access (March 5th)
• Alternate attires:
  • Macho King Randy Savage (WrestleMania 6)
  • Rey Mysterio (WrestleMania 22)
  • Triple H (WrestleMania 30)
  • Charlotte Flair (WrestleMania 33)
  • Rhea Ripley (WrestleMania 36)
• Instant unlocking of all playable Showcase stars
• WrestleMania 40 arena (available post-launch)

WWE 2K24 DLC

2K has confirmed that the WWE 2K24 Season Pass will consist of five DLC packs for post-launch. This is similar to what happened with 2K22 and 2K23. Presumably each pack will contain five new wrestlers as is tradition.

None of the DLC superstars have been confirmed right now, but there is the likelihood that CM Punk will be part of the Season Pass. Not only CM Punk, but fans are also hopeful for Jade Cargill, as well as the returning Kairi Sane. Fans would also like to see legends such as William Regal, the Sandman, and Fit Finlay.

WWE 2K24 roster size

The WWE 2K24 roster will officially include more than 200 wrestlers from current-day and the past. We have compiled an overview of the roster list including DLC predictions and leaks, but below is everyone 2K has confirmed as of writing:

• Stone Cold
• Andre the Giant
• Hulk Hogan
• Macho Man Randy Savage
• Roman Reigns
• Cody Rhodes
• Charlotte Flair
• Rhea Ripley
• Bianca Belair
• Bret Hart
• Shawn Michaels
• Undertaker
• Becky Lynch
• Batista
• Kurt Angle
• Brock Lesnar
• Asuka

Of course, the above is only a very small snippet of the full roster list. Way over a hundred more names will be confirmed ahead of launch, and so too will the ratings as we await to see if Roman Reigns is once again the highest-rated fighter.

Game modes

WWE 2K24 has the following game modes confirmed so far:

• 2K Showcase…of the Immortals (40 years of WrestleMania showcase)
• MyGM
• MyFACTION
• MyRISE
• Universe
• Creation Suite

In addition to all of the above, there will be all of the usual match types along with the returning and new ones:

• Special guest referee
• Casket match
• Ambulance match
• Gauntlet match

Finally, as if all of the above wasn’t enough, WWE 2K24 also introduces four-player support Backstage Brawl along with new and interactive environmental elements that include an elevator, control room glass, and a vending machine with throwable sodas.

Check out the official WWE 2K24 website for more details and information.