The WWE 2K video game franchise is a series of professional wrestling video games developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. The franchise began in 2000 with the release of WWF SmackDown! for the PlayStation console. The series has since evolved, with many new games released over the years, each featuring updated rosters, graphics, and gameplay mechanics.
The franchise was originally known as the SmackDown! series until 2011, when THQ and WWE ended their partnership, and 2K Sports took over the publishing rights. The franchise was then renamed WWE 2K, with the first game under the new name being WWE 2K14, released in 2013.
The games in the WWE 2K series feature a range of game modes, including exhibition matches, career modes, and online multiplayer. The games also feature extensive customization options, allowing players to create their own wrestlers and arenas. In recent years, the franchise has also introduced new features such as the ability to create and share highlight reels, as well as the addition of new match types and game modes.
The WWE 2K franchise has been generally well-received by fans of professional wrestling and video games alike. However, the series has also faced criticism over the years for various issues such as glitches, bugs, and technical problems, as well as for some of its gameplay mechanics and lack of innovation in certain areas. Despite these criticisms, the franchise remains popular, with new games in the series being released on a regular basis.
WWE 2K Franchise Stats:
Here are a few of the most interesting WWE 2K franchise stats and facts I was able to dig up. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.
Here is our enormous collection of video games from the WWE 2K franchise and detailed information on each. As always, new games are added to this collection regularly.
Click on a game listing to find out much more about it.