2K Sports has unveiled the cover of WWE 2K22 featuring Rey Mysterio.
Oscar Gutierrez Rubio, better known as Rey Mysterio or the Ultimate Outsider, is a global professional wrestling icon. He single-handedly symbolizes the Mexican lucha libre tradition – with very fast action, incredible aerial moves and masked rivals – and has paved the way for many nimble superstars in many federations around the world. For this alone, he is officially an ambassador for WWE 2K22, a new version of the famous wrestling simulator, consisting of a redesigned graphics engine, improved visuals and new controls.
“To represent lucha libre culture as a superstar on the cover of WWE 2K22 is a very proud moment,” said Rey Mysterio, former WWE World Champion and one of the greatest luchadors of all time. “I look forward to sharing with the dedicated gaming community the stories that have accompanied the great moments of my career; and the opportunity to connect with WWE fans in a whole new way through my 2K Showcase.”
Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy for 2K: “Throughout his career, Rey Mysterio has come back time and time again, proven his mettle time and time again, and cemented his status as a living sports entertainment legend. In the same spirit of sustainability, WWE 2K22 is back with a host of community-requested updates and features to give players full control over their WWE experience.”
WWE 2K22 and its novelties
Along with the return of 2K Showcase, which will bring iconic moments from Rey Mysterio’s most incredible matches to life, My Rise, which shows careers from NXT to WWE, and Universe, which offers the opportunity to fully customize the WWE experience down to the smallest. in detail, by combining it with the Creation Tool, WWE 2K22 will introduce My GM (players take on the role of WWE General Manager and make decisions to create the biggest brand in the WWE Universe) and My Faction (players can collect and manage their dream faction with weekly events and regular updates offering huge challenges and replay value).
Various editions of WWE 2K22
WWE 2K22 releases March 11 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC.
WWE 2K22 – Deluxe Edition
- Standard Version (Physical Version)
- Immortal Undertaker Pack (three additional Undertaker characters, My Faction EVO Undertaker cards, and My FACTION perks and bonuses, including My Faction Undertaker logo card, My Faction Undertaker banner card, and My Faction Undertaker sign)
- Season Pass containing five DLC packs, SuperCharger and My Ascension Mega-Boost.
- WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Content
- Pre-Order Bonus: Starrcade ’96 Rey Mysterio Pack
WWE 2K22 – Multi-Gen Digital Pack
- Standard Version (Physical Version)
- Starrcade ’96 Rey Mysterio set
- Pre-Order Bonus: Immortal Undertaker Pack (three additional Undertaker characters, My Faction EVO Undertaker cards, and My FACTION perks and bonuses, including My Faction Undertaker Logo Card, My Faction Undertaker Banner Card, and My Faction Undertaker Sign)
WWE 2K22 – nWo 4-Life Digital Edition
- Standard Edition (physical version
- Deluxe Edition
- My Faction EVO cards and alternate outfits for Hollywood Hogan, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Sixx, as well as playable Eric Bischoff, WCW Souled Out 1997 and Bash at the Beach 1996 arenas, and the nWo Wolfpac Championship.
- Pre-Order Bonus: Immortal Undertaker Pack (three additional Undertaker characters, My Faction EVO Undertaker cards, and My FACTION perks and bonuses, including My Faction Undertaker Logo Card, My Faction Undertaker Banner Card, and My Faction Undertaker Sign)