Updated on October 8, 2021, by Reyadh Rahaman: What fans like the best about WWE games are their freedom and intensity, to put it simply. Fans looking for the best experiences in WWE gaming will find that some games stand out above the rest. While some fans are eager to return to the crowd after COVID 19, many are still connecting to their favorite form of sports entertainment through video games. RELATED: The Best Wrestling Games Of The Decade There have been wrestling games that metaphorically took a chair shot to the head, and were down for the count and there are others that "cashed in" and found a vast amount of success. Complaints over the title even prompted Sony to offer full refunds to PlayStation owners.In recent years, WWE games have fallen from grace. WWE 2K20 suffered several technical issues around launch, and even as late as New Year's. Instead, it will still be released for PS4, Xbox One and "probably PC." "I could say more on that, but I won't because I've already probably pissed off a lot of people at 2K."įinally, Leeper claimed next year's game, which he referred to as 2K22, will not be on the next-generation consoles.
"I have heard also that there is another WWE game this year, that 2K is publishing a different kind of WWE game from a different kind of developer that's not Visual Concepts," he said. However, while his opening claim said there would be no traditional WWE 2K this year, he did hint that a "palate cleanser" is on the way.
Leeper also suggested the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted production and distribution, which will also have affected 2K's plans. He alluded to changes behind the scenes, most likely the split between 2K and the series' long-time developer Yuke's, and that current developer Visual Concepts needs more time to become better accustomed with the process of making these games. In his video, Leeper said these issues influenced the decision to scrap the game and suggested the series would benefit from a year off. has reached out to 2K Games for comment. He also pointed to the fact that this year's WrestleMania event, historically used as a platform to announce or tease the next WWE game, featured no such news.Īccording to Ringside News, Leeper previously shared insight on why WWE 2K20 suffered so many issues.
"I have heard from reliable sources and I truly believe that WWE 2K21 has been cancelled," he said. Justin Leeper, who previously wrote narrative for earlier WWE games, published a video sharing details of big changes to the series this year.
Reports have emerged that 2K Games will not be publishing its usual annual wrestling title this year.
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