WWE 2K18 releasing tomorrow (Dec. 6th) on Nintendo Switch
While it was released on other platforms back in October, WWE 2K18 is still nowhere to be seen on Nintendo Switch. Well… not for much longer, as yesterday, Take-Two announced that it would be released on December 6th… that’s right, it’s tomorrow! And it’s not a digital-only release: the game will also be available in stores (and can already be pre-ordered), worldwide.
Speaking of pre-orders, there’s a bonus for people who reserve their copy (or buy the game on the Nintendo eShop before December 13th): two playable versions of WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle…
- his WWE “American Hero” persona (2001)
- his ECW “Wrestling Machine” persona (2006)
Take-Two specifies that the Nintendo Switch version offers pretty much all the main features and modes found on other platforms, such as the new grapple carry system, new weight detection, thousands of new animations, a “massive” backstage area, though only 6 characters onscreen at once. Naturally, you can play either on TV or Handheld/Tabletop Modes. As for multiplayer, it’s for up to 4 players, locally or online.
Also, keep in mind you need a 32GB microSD Card (or bigger) in order to play this game, even if you go with the retail version (you also need 1GB of free space in the internal memory of the Nintendo Switch).
Here’s a rundown of the main modes in WWE 2K18:
MyCAREER
The MyCAREER experience puts you on the path to greatness as you journey along on the road to WrestleMania. Explore WWE like never before through a free-roaming backstage, conversing with WWE Superstars, forming alliances, making enemies, seeking out quests, and strategizing for upcoming matches.
Road to Glory
Introducing the all-new Road to Glory! Compete with opponents online to improve your MyPLAYER by earning unlockables, boosts, and upgrades, all while securing your entry into special events that are held alongside real-life WWE special events, such as pay-per-views.
Dynamic Creation Suite
Customize WWE like never before with an even deeper set of customization tools and the new Custom Match option! The robust Creation Suite also offers even more detailed features for Create-a-Superstar, Create-a-Video, and Create-an-Arena.
The Biggest Roster Ever
Dominate the ring with TONS of your favorite WWE, NXT and legendary Superstars! We’re not kidding. WWE 2K18 offers the most complete roster of the biggest and brightest WWE and NXT Superstars and Legends to ever grace a WWE ring!
Universe
Recreate the WWE broadcasting experience in Universe. WWE Raw, SmackDown Live and NXT shows happen every week with Superstars competing against one another. Incorporate custom Superstars, tag teams, championships, arenas and shows to create your personal WWE experience.
Here’s a few screenshots from the Nintendo Switch version of WWE 2K18:
If you’re interested in WWE 2K18 on Nintendo Switch, there’s two versions for you to choose from:
- Standard: $59.99 / 69.99€
- Digital Deluxe Edition: $89.99 / 89.99€
- Digital copy of WWE 2K18;
- Kurt Angle pack;
- WWE 2K18 Season Pass digital content;
- Accelerator;
- Enduring Icons Pack;
- MyPlayer Kick Start;
- New Moves Pack;
- NXT Generation Pack;
- WWE 2K18 Cena (Nuff) pack, including two playable versions of John Cena (ECW One Night Stand and WrestleMania 26) and playable characters Batista and Rob Van Dam.
Finally, here’s the list of DLC to be released for the game:
- WWE 2K18 Season Pass ($29.99 / 29.99€, available at launch)
- Accelerator;
- Enduring Icons Pack;
- MyPlayer Kick Start;
- New Moves Pack;
- NXT Generation Pack.
- WWE 2K18 Kurt Angle Pack ($4.99 / 4.99€, but Free until December 13th. Available at launch)
- Two playable versions of WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle: his WWE “American Hero” persona (2001) and his ECW “Wrestling Machine” persona (2006).
- WWE 2K18 Cena (Nuff) Pack ($7.99 / 7.99€, available at launch)
- Playable characters Batista and Rob Van Dam;
- Two playable versions of John Cena (ECW One Night Stand and WrestleMania 26).
- Accelerator ($4.99 / 4.99€, available at launch)
- Players will gain access to all unlockable content available at launch in the game’s VC Purchasable section (excluding downloadable content);
- Players can also decide the overall rankings and attribute levels for all playable characters throughout the life of the product.
- Enduring Icons Pack ($9.99 / 9.99€, launching at a later date)
- Playable WWE Superstars: The Hardy Boyz;
- Playable WWE Hall of Famers: Beth Phoenix and The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express.
- MyPlayer Kick Start ($9.99 / 9.99€, available at launch)
- Players will be able to unlock and boost MyPlayer ratings and attributes via a 50,000 VC starting bonus;
- Players will begin with 10 additional Attribute Points for MyPlayer and can boost any Attribute tower by 10 levels or spread the upgrades throughout multiple Attribute towers.
- New Moves Pack ($3.99 / 3.99€, available at a later date)
- Explore a wide variety of new in-game moves, including the Tie Breaker (made popular by WWE Superstar Tye Dillinger); the Crash Landing (made popular by NXT Superstar Kassius Ohno); the Pumphandle Death Valley Driver (made popular by NXT Superstar Akam); and the Swinging Sleeper Slam (made popular by WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page).
- NXT Generation Pack ($9.99 / 9.99€, available at a later date)
- Playable WWE and NXT Superstars: Aleister Black, Drew McIntyre, Elias, Lars Sullivan and Ruby Riot.
The Upcoming Games page and the Nintendo eShop line-up post have both been updated!
WWE 2K18 (Switch) comes out on December 6th, worldwide.
Source: Take-Two
