2K Games Announces John Cena as Cover Star & More Details for WWE 2K23

2K Games and WWE officially announced the next game in their WWE 2K series, WWE 2K23 on Monday.

It was announced that this year’s game will feature John Cena as the cover star.

It was also announced that there will be three different editions available to purchase, all featuring different images of Cena on the cover. These are the Standard ($59.99), Deluxe ($99.99), and Icon editions ($119.99).

It was also announced that this year’s Showcase Mode will be based on Cena and will feature select matches and moments from his 20-year career in WWE.

It was also announced that this year’s game is currently scheduled to be released on March 17th for PC, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One X/S, and Xbox Series X/S.

Official press release:

WWE 2K23: JOHN CENA BIO

The Champ is here, and John Cena’s time is now. It’s been eight years since “The Champ” first graced the cover of WWE 2K, but he’s back and ready to challenge the WWE gauntlet once again as the WWE 2K23 cover star.

Before he became one of the most recognizable faces in sports entertainment, Cena made his WWE debut on SmackDown in 2002, facing off against Gold Medalist Kurt Angle. Cena’s ruthless aggression was on full display and set the tone not only for that match, but the rest of his career. Twenty years later, the Leader of Cenation has gone toe-to-toe with WWE Legends, including The Rock, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, and The Undertaker. He’s delivered some of the best title matches of all time, claimed a record-tying 16 World Championships, and ventured into Hollywood as a blockbuster actor.

Cena made his cinematic debut in 2006, earning a role in The Marine, but later showed off his comedic range in 2015’s rom-com hit, Trainwreck. Since then, the multi-talented Superstar has built a robust filmography, consisting of critically acclaimed movies Bumblebee, Blockers, and The Suicide Squad, where he starred as Peacemaker, ultimately leading to a hit spin-off show on HBO Max. A release date for Season 2 of Peacemaker hasn’t been announced yet, but Cena’s charismatic performance as the chrome-domed hero has fans eagerly waiting to circle their calendar. Fans can also catch the latest installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, Fast X, in theaters on May 19, 2023. Be sure to check out Cena’s latest projects and keep your eyes peeled for new developments on the horizon!

When he’s not breaking records in the ring and at the box office, Cena’s gone above and beyond to help numerous charities like the Make-A-Wish Foundation, inspiring children around the world to never give up.

The WWE is loaded with Superstars, but few can match Cena’s storied career and lengthy list of accomplishments, which makes him an obvious choice for the cover of WWE 2K23.

Official WWE 2K23 game modes press release:

WARGAMES

This action-packed fan-favorite makes its debut in WWE 2K23 and delivers heart-pounding 3v3 and 4v4 multiplayer mayhem inside two side-by-side rings, surrounded by a double-steel cage!

SHOWCASE

The champ is here! Play through an interactive sports documentary, narrated by John Cena himself, covering the key moments and toughest opponents of John Cena’s storied 20-year WWE career. And in a franchise-first, take on the role of each marquee opponent – some of WWE’s greatest of all time – as you aim to take down Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect.

UNIVERSE

The world of WWE is at your fingertips with Universe Mode- the ultimate sandbox that puts you in charge of WWE, from Superstar rosters, feuds, champions, weekly shows, and Premium Live Events!

MyFACTION

Collect and upgrade cards of WWE Superstars and Legends to build the ultimate faction in MyFACTION. Now featuring online multiplayer, MyFACTION lets you take your faction online and compete for global dominance.

MyRISE

Walk through the curtains for your WWE debut in MyRISE, and shape your career as a WWE Superstar with the decisions you make along the way, featuring distinct storylines – The Lock and The Legacy.

MyGM

With MyGM, take the reins of a weekly show and compete against rival general managers for brand supremacy. Now featuring more GMs to choose from, additional show options, multiple seasons, expanded match cards, and more match types for up to 4 players

An official trailer for the game was also released.