WWE 2K22is launching with a whopping 163 wrestlers on its base game roster and 168 wrestlers for those that buy the pricier nWo 4-Life Edition. Beyond launch,WWE 2K22fans can expect the game’s roster of playable characters to grow, as 2K Sports has officially confirmed all 28 DLC characters that are coming to the game, including what DLC packs they will be a part of and when exactly they will be available.
WWE 2K22DLC packswill be available through the Season Pass as well as available to purchase individually. The firstWWE 2K22DLC is the Banzai Pack, launching April 26. It includes Yokozuna, Umaga, Rikishi, Omos, and Kacy Catanzaro, with the pack themed after Yokozuna, so it makes sense that his family members Umaga and Rikishi are also included in the lineup.
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Then on May 17,WWE 2K22players can look forward to the Most Wanted Pack, which adds Cactus Jack, The Boogeyman, Vader, Ilja Dragunov, and Indi Hartwell to the roster. Then on June 7, the Stand Back Pack will release, adding Hurricane Helms, Stacy Keibler, A-Kid, Wes Lee, and Nash Carter to the lineup. A couple of weeks later on June 28,WWE 2K22will get the Clowning Around Pack, which will include Doink the Clown,the previously leaked Ronda Rousey, The British Bulldog, Mr. T, Doudrop, and Rick Boogs.
The Whole Dam Pack
Release Date: July 19
Finally, on July 19,WWE 2K22will release its fifth and final DLC pack in the form of The Whole Dam Pack, headlined by Rob Van Dam. The Whole Dam Pack also includes social media star Logan Paul,musician Machine Gun Kelly, LA Knight, Xia Li, Commander Azeez, and Sarray.
It should be noted that anyone withWWE 2K22early accesswill be able to get all these DLC packs without paying anything more, as the Digital Deluxe and nWo 4-Life editions come with the Season Pass. So hardcore WWE fans that bought the more expensive versions ofWWE 2K22simply have to wait for the DLC packs' release dates to roll around.
In the meantime, some fans may be scratching their heads at the celebrity guest inclusions, but it’s worth pointing out that each celebrity guest on theWWE 2K22rosterhas appeared on WWE television before. In fact, Logan Paul is scheduled to wrestle a match at WrestleMania 38, where he will be teaming with The Miz to take on the team of Rey and Dominik Mysterio.
WWE 2K22launches March 11 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
