Who are the New Additions in WWE 2K24?
Who are the New Additions in WWE 2K24?
By Edcel Panganiban July 02, 2024 04:46
The upcoming WWE 2K24 has a lot in store, which will include tons of new wrestlers, superstars, and characters, as well as significant updates on returning favorites. When it launches, there will be 250 playable characters on the roster, along with various DLC additions expected to arrive post-launch, making this easily one of the largest lineups in wrestling game history.
New Wrestlers and Superstars
Cody Rhodes
- History And Background: A well-known name in professional wrestling, Cody Rhodes has made his rounds through major promotions like the WWE and Ring Of Honor, often landing on top.
- Trademark Moves and Finishing Maneuvers: His athleticism in the ring is best exhibited by his signature moves ''Cross Rhodes'' & "Din's Fire."
- Best Attributes: Rhodes has a legitimate combination of technique, charisma, and showmanship. While his strengths are connecting with the audience and working those various in-ring styles, there's more that could be done. But this daring attacking play also leaves his defense open to counterattacks on occasion.
- Cover Star Role: The cover star of the game and likely to play an important role in WWE 2K24 will be clearly featured on all promotional material and is a potential driver for the narrative in-game.
Bianca Belair
- Background and Wrestling History: One of the best athletes in WWE, Bianca Belair, has made an impact with her wrestling skills. Her climb in the wrestling world and distinctive presence make her an exciting addition to the WWE 2K24 roster.
- Special Moves: The "KOD" (Kiss of Death), from Belair, Displays physicality similar to the 450 Splash and exhibits incredible agility combined with power.
- Signature, Strengths, & Weaknesses: Belair's significant athleticism and agility carry over into in-game form as she leans heavily on speed and power to become an effective foe. Yet, due to this overconfidence, she may also make strategic errors sometimes.
- Expected Role and Impact: As one of WWE's top-up-and-comers, Bianca Belair has been labeled as a potential major player for the next edition in the 2K series, with fans allowed to slot her into their respective personas in future games due largely to what she can do on-camera.
Rhea Ripley
- Background: Rhea has been a breath of fresh air in WWE, with her size, strength, and powerful presence on the screen. Joining the WWE was the next important step in her evolution from NXT to becoming one of the unstoppable forces on WWE's main roster.
- Special Move: Ripley's "Riptide" finisher demonstrates her power in the ring, while moves like the Prism Trap submission show how she can use strength and technique to gain an advantage.
- Ripley Unique Traits: Ripely is a powerhouse character in the game. She uses striking and power-based moves.
- Role and Significance: The fact that Rhea Ripley is prominently featured in the WWE 2K24 lineup suggests her long-term value as a franchise player with whom players are eager to play because this marks someone in Fan Favorite territory.
Thea Hail
- Backstory and Wrestling History: Thea Hail is a professional wrestler empowered with experience in management as well. The mysterious angle of her comeback to WWE will provide an interesting aspect in the roster of WWE 2K24, showcasing a fine mix of different personalities and talents that she brings on board.
- Special Move: Hail's well-received agility and versatility have garnered her unique favorite finishers, including the Code Red and Gory Bomb.
- Unique identifiers: Hail is an agility-based wrestler with varying styles based on the environment, focusing greatly on her high-flying, technical style. However, due to her size, she might be at risk against some of the more powerful fighters on the roster.
- Expected Role and Importance: Thea Hail is as adaptable of talent as it comes, giving WWE 2K24 players more unique moves when they are playing with her while also adding depth to the roster.
Most Significant Updates To Current Superstars
Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock, a wrestling and mixed martial arts veteran, has also joined WWE 2K24 with his fierce attitude. As a submission-focused wrestler who cut an imposing figure in the Attitude Era, Shamrock should be welcomed with open arms by both wrestling and MMA fans.
William Regal
William Regal is a legend of the wrestling business, and adding his veteran presence to WWE 2K24 gives it that little bit of classic mat wrestling and technical proficiency.
The Fiend (Bray Wyatt)
The enigmatic Fiend, who exists within the unearthly mind of Bray Wyatt, fuses a bright tapestry of extraordinary in-ring abilities with demented psychology. Featuring his eerie character and unorthodox offense, The Fiend will deliver a unique experience to players.
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