Gameplay
Reversals have been changed so players have a set amount of reversals per match, preventing players from spamming reversals all match.[4] On next-gen versions, there are no loading screens between entrances, and players have the ability to attack other wrestlers during their entrance.[4] Referee and manager AI has been improved.[4] The chain wrestling minigame has been reworked.[5] Pins and submissions have been reworked and improved, with a new system replacing the previous one, allowing for fairer breakouts and newer animations have also been added,[4] including dirty pins and canceled pins.[6] Online matchmaking has also been improved.[5] The game will also feature rest holds characters can use to regain stamina.[5] Gameplay in the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions remains largely the same blueprint as in previous iterations on those respective consoles However, New things have been introduced, though does include smoother animations for a number of moves. Handicap tag team and tornado tag matches, all of which were removed in WWE 2K15, return in WWE 2K16.[4]
Roster
2K announced on their social media accounts that WWE 2K16 will feature the "largest roster in the game's history", featuring over 120 unique playable characters, nearly double the 67 that were in last year's game.[7] A developer for the game then clarified that the 120 unique playable characters count does not include potential DLC, and that all 120 characters are included and will be released with the game.[8] 2K revealed that despite "push(ing) as hard as we could" to include them, for "various reasons," Sasha Banks, Charlotte, Becky Lynch, and Bayley (the Four Horsewomen of NXT) will not be in the game or included as DLC.[9][10][11] 2K also revealed that WWE denied them the inclusion of Cody Rhodes as himself in the game, though he was included as his Stardust gimmick.[12] Hulk Hogan was announced as being part of the game, but was cut late in development due to the release of controversial racial statements he had made previously.[13] 2K16 features 26 superstars making their WWE games franchise debut.
Visuals and audio
Screenshot showing the improvement in detail of Neville's character model
The commentary team has been expanded to three members, with John "Bradshaw" Layfield joining the returning Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler.[4] Jim Ross returns to call matches alongside Lawler in the Steve Austin showcase.[14] The game features new cloth physics and animations, creating more realistic attire.[15] The variety of the crowd has been improved as well.[15] Hair physics and sweat features have been improved.[15] In the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, only Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler are present for commentary outside of Showcase mode. WWE 2K16 features a licensed soundtrack that consists of twelve songs as well as users can use entrance theme song of superstar/Diva to be played in the menu. [16]
Game modes
2K Showcase
The 2K Showcase mode also returns, with the showcase detailing the career of the cover star "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.[5][17] A second showcase becomes available only with purchase of the 'Hall Of Fame' DLC pack. It is a collection of classic matches featuring each of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015 entrants (excluding Arnold Schwarzenegger). However, one match with Alundra Blayze is a fantasy match featuring then current WWE women's wrestler Paige. This was the last video game in the WWE 2K series to feature a single player story campaign.
MyCareer
MyCareer returns from 2K15, with 2K claiming the mode will be significantly expanded from last year's game.[4] The mode is only available on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One.[18] Several changes have been made in order to give the player more control over their superstar. The character's personality can be influenced through actions, such as forming alliances and rivalries. The Authority are featured in the mode, with the player having the option to support or defy them, causing their career to be influenced.[19][20] Players are also able to interfere in other superstar's matches in order to create rivalries.
Universe
WWE Universe mode allows the player to create their own WWE shows and pay-per-view events, allowing them to create rivalries and feuds for singles wrestlers and/or tag team wrestlers, and will let them create custom arenas and championship titles.
Online
Players can have a variety of different matches with other players online.
Creative Suite
Create a Diva, Create a Show, Create an Arena, and Create a Championship features that were removed in WWE 2K15 have returned in 2K16.[4] The create a superstar feature includes several new features, such as hair dye,[21] change material properties (for example, having a mask or shirt be vinyl, cloth or satin)[22] and new face photo importing tool.[23] The amount of available save slots for created superstars has been increased to 100, the same number as in 2K14 and four times the amount available in 2K15.[24]
Reversals have been changed so players have a set amount of reversals per match, preventing players from spamming reversals all match.[4] On next-gen versions, there are no loading screens between entrances, and players have the ability to attack other wrestlers during their entrance.[4] Referee and manager AI has been improved.[4] The chain wrestling minigame has been reworked.[5] Pins and submissions have been reworked and improved, with a new system replacing the previous one, allowing for fairer breakouts and newer animations have also been added,[4] including dirty pins and canceled pins.[6] Online matchmaking has also been improved.[5] The game will also feature rest holds characters can use to regain stamina.[5] Gameplay in the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions remains largely the same blueprint as in previous iterations on those respective consoles However, New things have been introduced, though does include smoother animations for a number of moves. Handicap tag team and tornado tag matches, all of which were removed in WWE 2K15, return in WWE 2K16.[4]
Roster
2K announced on their social media accounts that WWE 2K16 will feature the "largest roster in the game's history", featuring over 120 unique playable characters, nearly double the 67 that were in last year's game.[7] A developer for the game then clarified that the 120 unique playable characters count does not include potential DLC, and that all 120 characters are included and will be released with the game.[8] 2K revealed that despite "push(ing) as hard as we could" to include them, for "various reasons," Sasha Banks, Charlotte, Becky Lynch, and Bayley (the Four Horsewomen of NXT) will not be in the game or included as DLC.[9][10][11] 2K also revealed that WWE denied them the inclusion of Cody Rhodes as himself in the game, though he was included as his Stardust gimmick.[12] Hulk Hogan was announced as being part of the game, but was cut late in development due to the release of controversial racial statements he had made previously.[13] 2K16 features 26 superstars making their WWE games franchise debut.
Visuals and audio
Screenshot showing the improvement in detail of Neville's character model
The commentary team has been expanded to three members, with John "Bradshaw" Layfield joining the returning Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler.[4] Jim Ross returns to call matches alongside Lawler in the Steve Austin showcase.[14] The game features new cloth physics and animations, creating more realistic attire.[15] The variety of the crowd has been improved as well.[15] Hair physics and sweat features have been improved.[15] In the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, only Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler are present for commentary outside of Showcase mode. WWE 2K16 features a licensed soundtrack that consists of twelve songs as well as users can use entrance theme song of superstar/Diva to be played in the menu. [16]
Game modes
2K Showcase
The 2K Showcase mode also returns, with the showcase detailing the career of the cover star "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.[5][17] A second showcase becomes available only with purchase of the 'Hall Of Fame' DLC pack. It is a collection of classic matches featuring each of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015 entrants (excluding Arnold Schwarzenegger). However, one match with Alundra Blayze is a fantasy match featuring then current WWE women's wrestler Paige. This was the last video game in the WWE 2K series to feature a single player story campaign.
MyCareer
MyCareer returns from 2K15, with 2K claiming the mode will be significantly expanded from last year's game.[4] The mode is only available on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One.[18] Several changes have been made in order to give the player more control over their superstar. The character's personality can be influenced through actions, such as forming alliances and rivalries. The Authority are featured in the mode, with the player having the option to support or defy them, causing their career to be influenced.[19][20] Players are also able to interfere in other superstar's matches in order to create rivalries.
Universe
WWE Universe mode allows the player to create their own WWE shows and pay-per-view events, allowing them to create rivalries and feuds for singles wrestlers and/or tag team wrestlers, and will let them create custom arenas and championship titles.
Online
Players can have a variety of different matches with other players online.
Creative Suite
Create a Diva, Create a Show, Create an Arena, and Create a Championship features that were removed in WWE 2K15 have returned in 2K16.[4] The create a superstar feature includes several new features, such as hair dye,[21] change material properties (for example, having a mask or shirt be vinyl, cloth or satin)[22] and new face photo importing tool.[23] The amount of available save slots for created superstars has been increased to 100, the same number as in 2K14 and four times the amount available in 2K15.[24]
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