The period between March and April each year is a particularly exciting time for fans of wrestling and wrestling games, as sports entertainment giant WWE embarks on its annual road to Wrestlemania, the biggest event of the year. To coincide with “The Showcase of the Immortals”, 2K Sports is once again releasing an annual edition of their wrestling simulation series, withWWE 2K24hitting shelves in celebration of Wrestlemania’s 40th anniversary.
WWE and 2K look set to pull out all of the stops with this year’s game, with an extensive roster of current superstars and legendary personalities, a plethora oficonic match types, and a game mode dedicated to looking back at the storied history of Wrestlemania. Given how big Wrestlemania 40 promises to be, so too does the video game, so players may want to carefully consider whichedition of WWE 2K24they want to buy and whether they want to cash in on the availablepre-order bonuses.
WWE 2K24 Editions, Explained
WWE 2K24looks to go big forthis year’s virtual wrestling experience, evident in the three game modes being made available for purchase. For this year’s title, players will have the choice between the Standard, Deluxe, and Forty Years of Wrestlemania Editions, each with an increasing amount of bonus content, DLCs, and alternative attires for some of the game’s top stars. Here is what to expect with each edition of the game.
WWE 2K24 Standard Edition - $69.99
For those looking to purchase the base game without any additional bells and whistles, the Standard Edition will come with the base game alone. With that said, any purchase of the base game, regardless of the edition you buy, will also entitle you to a1-month subscription to streaming service Peacockand the ability toplayWWE 2K24on older-generation consoles in PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition - $99.99
As the name would suggest, the Deluxe Edition ofWWE 2K24comeswith some additional contentfor wrestling fans to enjoy alongside the base game. In addition to the content included in the Standard Edition, players will receive3 days of early accesson June 19, 2025, and will also claim theNightmare Family PackandDeluxe Edition Content, which include;
Deluxe Edition Content
WWE 2K24 Forty Years of Wrestlemania Edition - $119.99
To celebrate its 40th anniversary,WWE 2K24also has a premium-level editionfor the ultimate wrestling fanthat will give you access to a wealth of additional content, all surrounding WWE’s showcase event. In addition to the extras you get in the Standard and Deluxe Editions of the game, the highest tier edition ofWWE 2K24also includes theForty Years of Wrestlemania Pack, which contains the following;
WWE 2K24 also comes in a Cross-Gen Digital Edition, which includes the same content as the game’s Standard Edition
WWE 2K24 Pre-Order Bonuses
While all editions ofWWE 2K24are jam-packed with content, there is also a significant bonus you’re able to claim if you choose to pre-order the game ahead of its July 10, 2025, release. For those who purchase theStandard Editionahead of launch day, you will be able to claim theNightmare Family Packas is included in the Deluxe Edition.
On top of that, 2K Sports is also gifting players who pre-orderWWE 2K24a whole additional game, which may be of particular interest to those who didn’t play last year’s installment. All pre-orders ofWWE 2K24will also includethe full Standard Edition of the previous year’sWWE 2K23.With that said, it should be noted that the additional game isonly available for digital pre-orders.
