WWE 2K23 brings WWE Superstars and Legends into a wrestling simulation built around both authored career stories and player-directed shows. Its 2K Showcase traces key moments in John Cena’s 20-year career, asking players to face his marquee opponents as well as revisit his defining contests. MyRISE takes a different route: players shape a new Superstar’s career through decisions and the distinct stories The Lock and The Legacy.
The game’s modes extend beyond the ring. MyGM puts players in charge of a weekly show, competing against rival general managers while managing match cards and show choices. Universe Mode is a sandbox for arranging rosters, feuds, champions and weekly programming. MyFACTION adds a card-collection layer, where players collect and upgrade Superstars and Legends to build a faction; the listing also describes online multiplayer for that mode.
Matches include the WarGames format, played across two adjacent rings enclosed by a double-steel cage, with team bouts for three or four players. The listing describes local play for up to four people and online play for up to eight, framing WWE 2K23 as a mix of solo career and management play with competitive and cooperative multiplayer options.