WWE 2K23 dropped in March of this year, and it’s been quite a ride. Before that, though WWE 2K had a massive year with the release of the loaded DLC packs released throughout 2022 after WWE 2K22 landed. WWE 2K22 is still supported, and the released DLC brought some worth-revisting additions to the already bulging roster of playable characters. The game, from developer Visual Concepts and publisher 2K Games, is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|Series S, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.
WWE 2K22 dropped in March, and just a month later, the first of the DLC packs dropped in April. WWE 2K made it clear there would be 5 rounds of post-launch DLC dropped throughout the year, each with a group of new wrestlers from across the WWE universe in each pack, along with other goodies. Each wrestler comes with a MyFACTION EVO card for the MyFACTION mode of the game. In addition, there is a standalone Booker T EVO card and a Sapphire Seth Rollins card with alternate outfits plus four gold Contracts for MyFACTION.
MyFACTION
MyFACTION is a new mode in WWE 2K22 that is similar to EA Sports Ultimate Team mode they use across games. The mode lets you create your own team of up to four female and four male wrestlers, plus a manager, by collecting cards and upgrading them with additional cards. The cards have various versions of wrestlers, including the same wrestlers at different skill levels. You can earn the cards by completing specific challenges for a wrestler, buying a pack from the 2K store, or receiving them from the Locker Codes given out by WWE 2K. There are currently over 900 collectible cards.
There are seven possible levels of cards that are either used instantly to add a wrestler at that level to your team or evolve a wrestler from one level to a higher one.
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
- Emerald
- Sapphire
- Amethyst
- Diamond
FaZe Clan
As a bonus in the DLC, an apparel collaboration with FaZe Clan adds new free items to equip in Community Creations. FaZE apparel is a lifestyle brand intertwined with gaming, sports, and content creation. They started in 2010, made waves as influencers, and even attracted some high-profile celebrities. In this collaboration, merch like hats and shirts with their brand are available for Community Creations characters.
Community Creations
Community Creations is a WWE 2K22 creation sandbox where fans and players can make highly customized wrestlers, arenas, and even championship belts. Once a creation is uploaded, other players can download and use it in their game. The process is free if you have WWE 2K22 and online access with your console.
DLC Options and Price
The DLC packs, which cost $9.99 a piece, are also available as part of the $40 Season Pass, $100 Deluxe Edition, and $120 nWo 4-Life Edition of the game. The Season Pass and these editions include all the DLC packs, 200 attribute points for the MyRise mode, and Supercharger, unlocking all Legends in the base game. The two mentioned limited editions of the game also include their exclusive content.
The DLC Breakdown
Banzai Pack (April 2022)
Yokozuna
Yokozuna is a Samoan American, Super Heavyweight, and former World Champion addition to the Legends roster. The 600lb Yokozuna debuted in WWE 2K14, and in this game, he’s an impressive 90 Overall.
Umaga
Umaga is another Super Heavyweight making his 5th appearance in a main WWE Game. “The Samoan Bulldozer” who debuted in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 Roster, joins this game as a part of the Legends Roster.
Rikishi
Rikishi is another Super Heavyweight added to the Legends Roster. It’s the dancing Samoan’s 10th appearance since his debut in WWE SmackDown! Just Bring It Roster.
Omos
Omos makes his WWE Games debut as an addition to the RAW roster. The Super Heavyweight clocks in at an unforgettable height of 7 foot 3 inches.
Kacy Catanzaro
“Mighty” Kacy makes her WWE Games debut as a part of the NXT roster.
Most Wanted (May 2022)
Cactus Jack
Jack has fifteen appearances so far in the main WWE Games franchise since his debut in WWE WrestleMania in 2000. Cactus Jack is just one of Hall of Famer Mick Foley’s legendary personas. Here, he joins the Legends roster as a Heavyweight.
Vader
Vader is a Super Heavyweight joining the Legends roster. The Hall of Famer has appeared in 8 WWE Games, with his first being 2009’s WWE SmackDown vs. Raw. Here, the big man ranks as a very intimidating 91 Overall.
Boogeyman
Boogeyman has appeared in 2 other WWE Games and joins WWE 2K22 as part of the Legends roster.
Ilja Dragunov
Ilja makes his debut in WWE Games as a Cruiserweight. The former UK Champion joins WWE 2k22 as a part of the NXT roster.
Indi Hartwell
Hartwell makes her WWE Games debut as a Cruiserweight. The former Women’s Tag Team Champion joins the franchise as part of the NXT roster.
Stand Back Pack (June 2022)
A-Kid
A-Kid, also known as Axiom, makes his debut as a Cruiserweight in WWE 2K22. The sometimes-masked Spanish star joins the franchise on the NXT roster.
Stacy Keibler
Stacy makes her 5th appearance in the WWE Games franchise. Her first appearance was in WWE Smackdown! Shut Your Mouth Roster in 2002. The Hall of Fame manager and wrestler joins the Legends roster as a Cruiserweight.
The Hurricane
The Hurricane, also known as Gregory Helms, makes his 6th appearance in the franchise, with the first being in WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth Roster.
Wes Lee
Wes Lee, also known as Dezmond Xavier, makes his franchise debut as a Cruiserweight. The former NXT Tag Team Champion will join as a member of the NXT roster.
Clowning Around Pack (June 2022)
Doink the Clown
Doink makes his 2nd appearance in WWE Games as a Heavyweight. His first appearance is in WWE WrestleMania: The Arcade Roster, though he’s been a playable character in other franchises.
British Bulldog
The Bulldog makes his 8th appearance in the franchise after debuting in WWE SmackDown! Vs. Raw 2006 Roster. The English Hall of Famer joins the Legends roster as a Heavyweight.
Duodrop
Duodrop, who currently wrestles as Piper Niven, makes her debut with 2K22. The Scottish, former Tag Team Champion joins the RAW roster as a Heavyweight.
Mr. T
The tough guy bouncer turned Hollywood tough guy makes his debut in WWE Games as a Legend. The celebrity Hall of Famer who always backed Hulk Hogan will join the roster as a Light Heavyweight.
Ronda Rousey
Rousey, the former WWE Women’s Champion and UFC phenom, joins the SamckDown roster as a Cruiserweight. This is her third appearance in main WWE Games. The “Baddest Woman on the Planet” also known as “Rowdy” Rhonda Rousey, got permission from Hall of Famer Roddy Piper to use his signature nickname.
Rick Boogs
Rick Boogs makes his debut as a Light Heavyweight. The former WWE 24/7 Champion joins the franchise as part of the SmackDown roster.
The Whole Dam Pack (July 2022)
Commander Azeez
Azeez, also known as Dabba-Kato and Babatunde, makes his WWE Games debut as a Super Heavyweight. The former football player and big man joins the game as part of the RAW roster.
LA Knight
The smack-talking LA Knight, also known as Eli Drake, makes his debut in the franchise. He joins the NXT roster as a Heavyweight.
Logan Paul
The social media star turned athlete Logan Paul debuts in WWE Games as a Cruiserweight on the Extra roster. His inclusion comes after a high-profile team-up with The Miz against Rey and Dominik Mysterio at Wrestlemania 38.
Machine Gun Kelly
Machine Gun Kelly is an actor, musician, and the Executive Soundtrack Producer on WWE 2K22. He makes his franchise debut on the Extra roster as a Cruiserweight. His participation, with the game’s soundtrack and appearances at WrestleMania and RAW, earn him a place among the game stars.
Rob Van Dam
RVD is an ECW and WWE legend known for his explosiveness and all-or-nothing acrobatics combined with martial arts. The former WWE Champion makes his 9th appearance in the franchise as a Light Heavyweight on the Legends roster. He first appears in the main WWE Games in WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth Roster.
Sarray
Japanese star “Warrior of the Sun” Sarray joins WWE Games as a Cruiserweight on the NXT roster.
Xia Li
Xia Li, the first Chinese female wrestler for the WWE, makes her debut as a Cruiserweight. “The Protector” joins the franchise as a part of the SmackDown roster.
WWE 2K22 Complete List of DLC Stars:
- Yokozuna
- Umaga
- Rikishi
- Omos
- Kacy Catanzaro
- Cactus Jack
- The Boogeyman
- Vader
- Ilja Dragunov
- Indi Hartwell
- Hurricane Helms
- Stacy Keibler
- A-Kid
- Wes Lee
- Nash Carter (Removed)
- Doink the Clown
- Ronda Rousey
- The British Bulldog
- Mr. T
- Doudrop
- Rick Boogs
- Rob Van Dam
- Logan Paul
- Machine Gun Kelly
- LA Knight
- Xia Li
- Commander Azeez
- Sarray