
NBA 2K Playgrounds was a bit lacking and, at times, too simple, but there’s always a chance that they will learn from their mistakes and, at the very least, deliver something that is fun to play. That said, we’re interested in seeing what developer Saber Interactive does with this basic concept. We named WWF WrestleFest one of the best wrestling games of all-time, and titles like WWE All Stars and WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game remain somewhat underrated wrestling video game experiences. To be fair, more arcade-like WWE games have historically be quite enjoyable. Every performer will have access to a variety of incredible moves as well as a variety of melee weapons scattered throughout each area.

The gameplay, meanwhile, will lean heavily into over-the-top, arcade-like action. The game includes 8 distinct stages featuring unique environmental hazards. The winner is the last player standing, but it’s not entirely clear how the rules will balance the experience for those who start in the ring vs. It starts with four players in the ring with four more waiting on the outside. King of the Battleground, meanwhile, sounds like a kind of Royal Rumble take on a battle royale mode. You’ll also unlock new stages, wrestlers, and other items as you progress through the campaign. It sounds like the story structure will be similar to the arcade fighting game tournaments of old, but the developers have stated that there will be branching paths spread throughout the story which should help offer a bit of variety. The campaign sees you pick one of seven wrestlers created solely for the game and work your way through the ranks in the hopes of securing a WWE contract. There will also be a character creator mode, and developer Mad Dog Games intends to add more characters to the game via post-launch DLC.Īlong with an array of Exhibition match options that support local and online multiplayer, Battlegrounds will feature a King of the Battleground mode and single-player campaign.

The game is being developed by Saber Interactive, the studio behind NBA 2K Playgrounds, who have been hard at work on WWE 2K Battlegrounds and are excited to let you smell what they’re cookin’.”īattlegrounds will include a roster of 70 playable characters made up of current WWE performers and wrestling legends. “Whether you’re a casual gamer just learning the ropes or a passionate fan ready for all the action, WWE 2K Battlegrounds provides another way to enjoy WWE video game action. “We’re thrilled to introduce you to WWE 2K Battlegrounds, a completely new WWE gaming experience that will feature arcade-style action and over-the-top Superstar designs, environments and moves,” says 2K via a recent press release.

Publisher 2K Games has revealed WWE 2K Battlegrounds: an arcade-like wrestling game that will seemingly replace WWE 2K20 as this year’s WWE title.
