Summary
Thanks to CM Punk’s shock return to WWE at Survivor Series, the upcomingWWE 2K24could potentially feature the controversial superstar on its roster, breaking a 10-year streak of absences that started with 2014’sWWE 2K15.WWE 2K24has not actually been announced at the time of this writing, but since a new entry in the series has been released almost every single year sinceWWE 2K14in 2013, it would be very surprising if 2024 didn’t have a new game waiting in the wings.
WWE fans went two years without getting a new game.WWE 2K20was so poorly-madethat it saw the franchise put on ice, with 2K Sports choosing to take 2020 and 2021 off to ensure thatWWE 2K22could live up to its full potential. Many hailedWWE 2K22as a return to form for the pro wrestling game franchise, withWWE 2K23successfully following up on that momentum in 2023. So whileWWE 2K24has yet to be officially announced, chances are very good that it will be released at some point next year.
WhenWWE 2K24does hit the market, chances are good that it will featureCM Punkon the roster of playable wrestlers. CM Punk is one of the most popular WWE superstars of all time, having just recently made his shocking return to the company after a 10-year absence. Sometimes these big returns happen too late for the wrestlers to be included in the roster for the next video game, but with Punk back in the company as of Survivor Series in November 2023, one has to imagine that there’s plenty of time to get him inWWE 2K24by the time it launches, which will most likely be in March of next year. If CM Punk is featured on theWWE 2K24roster, it would be the first time he was in a WWE video game in 10 years.
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CM Punk made his WWE video game debut inWWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008, appearing in every major WWE video game after that untilWWE 2K15, which marks his last appearance in the series to date. Punk was even the cover athlete ofWWE ‘13, and so he has a storied history with WWE video games. Considering Punk’s popularity and the high likelihood that he will immediately be figured into the main event on WWE programming, it would be shocking if he were left off theWWE 2K24roster.
Punk would be a huge selling point forWWE 2K24considering the fact that he’s been gone from the franchise for a decade, but that could also be a potential reason for leaving him off. It’s possible that Punk will be saved to sell asWWE 2K24DLC instead, though that’s just speculation at this time. UntilWWE 2K24is actually announced, all fans can do is speculate about what the game will bring to the table and who will be part of the base roster. If previous years are any indication, more solid information aboutWWE 2K24will likely come to light at theRoyal Rumble in January.
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Expanded features, gorgeous graphics, and the ultimate WWE experience. Hit the ring with a deep roster of WWE Superstars and Legends including Roman Reigns, “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and more!2K SHOWCASE: INTERACTIVE SPORTS DOCUMENTARY: Play through 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.IT’S WARGAMES: The fan-favorite action-packed WarGames 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!YOUR SHOW, YOUR CHOICESWith 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.YOU HOLD ALL THE CARDS: Collect and upgrade cards of WWE Superstars and Legends to build the ultimate faction and compete for global dominance in MyFACTION, now featuring online multiplayer!DEFINE YOUR FUTURE IN MyRISE: Walk through the curtains for your WWE debut and shape your career as a WWE Superstar with the decisions you make along the way through distinct storylines - The Lock and The Legacy.THE UNIVERSE IS ALL YOURS: WWE Universe Mode is the ultimate sandbox that puts you in charge of WWE, from Superstar rosters, feuds, champions, weekly shows, and more!
