WWE 2K22 frames professional wrestling as both a performance in the ring and a world of stories to shape. Its redesigned gameplay engine and controls put players in command of WWE Superstars and classic Legends, with dives, kickouts, and finishers among the advertised actions. Rey Mysterio’s career supplies the focus for 2K Showcase, while MyRISE offers separate male and female storylines with a player-chosen journey.
Outside the ring, MyGM shifts the emphasis from wrestling moves to running a show. Players take a general manager role, draft a roster from several WWE brands, and compete with rival GMs by arranging rivalries, match types, title bouts, and pay-per-view events. The game also includes a Creation Suite for making and sharing creations, alongside MyFACTION, where players collect, manage, and upgrade Superstars to assemble a faction. These distinct formats give the game more than one kind of play, from career storytelling to roster and show management.
The store listing also states that its multiplayer servers were scheduled to shut down on December 31, 2023, after which functions requiring online servers would no longer work.
