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WWE 2K20 Cover Stars, Trailer, Showcase, New Features & Release Date Revealed

Coming Tuesday October 22, 2019!

2K have today revealed via a press release who will be on the cover of the 2K20 video game, as well as a whole host of key details surrounding the new title's release.

Cover Stars

Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch and Roman Reigns will be on the cover of 2K20.

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"Lynch and Reigns will serve as ambassadors for WWE 2K20’s worldwide marketing campaign – “Step Inside” – which invites players to enter the world of WWE and face a variety of new and exciting challenges in the virtual ring," the press release reads.

Release Date

WWE 2K20 is currently scheduled for worldwide release on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 for PlayStation4, Xbox One, Xbox One X and Windows PC. 

Players who purchase the WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition or Collector’s Edition will receive in-game bonuses, including playable Superstars Chyna, Hulk Hogan, Mankind and The Rock, in addition to the Standard Edition game.

New Features

  • The story-driven, objective-based 2K Showcase: The Women’s Evolution will follow the careers of the Four Horsewomen – Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley, Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks.

  • Controls will be streamlined to allow new players to jump into the game more easily, while experienced players will still enjoy a challenge.

  • WWE 2K20 players will be able to compete as both male and female Superstars in MyCAREER and Mixed Tag matches, while last year’s popular WWE Towers returns with exciting new challenges, including a story-driven Tower centred around the career of Roman Reigns.

  • The game will also introduce a new service model – WWE 2K20 Originals – set to deliver a wealth of 2K Showcase add-on content for player exploration beyond the game’s initial launch. Each of the WWE 2K20 Originals will present a new playable world and its own unique theme, with more details to be announced in the coming months. WWE 2K20 Originals is downloadable content that may require additional purchase.


Xavier Woods runs down all the key details below.



Deluxe Edition

With a saving of over 35%*, the WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition includes the following items:




  • 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).


Collector's Edition

With a saving of over 40%*, the WWE 2K20 Collector’s Edition is available in physical format only, features a 20th Anniversary of SmackDown theme and includes the following items:




  • 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®)



  • WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Cards


You can watch the official trailer for WWE 2K20 below.

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