{"id":108663,"date":"2016-10-19T09:54:13","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T07:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=108663"},"modified":"2016-10-19T09:54:13","modified_gmt":"2016-10-19T07:54:13","slug":"2k-announces-wwe-2k17-downloadable-content-offerings-season-pass-and-digital-deluxe-editions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/108663-2k-announces-wwe-2k17-downloadable-content-offerings-season-pass-and-digital-deluxe-editions","title":{"rendered":"2K announces WWE 2K17 downloadable content offerings, season pass and digital deluxe editions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cDovLzJrLmNvbS8?source=Article%201%20of%201\" target=\"_blank\">2K<\/a>\u00a0announced details surrounding the downloadable content offerings, Season Pass and Digital Deluxe Editions for <b><i>WWE\u00ae 2K17<\/i><\/b>, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise.<\/p>\n<p>The downloadable content offerings will include playable characters from WWE, NXT, WCW and WCCW; a playable match showcase based on the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016; a host of new in-game moves; and access to both unlockable content and player progression features.<\/p>\n<p>The individual content packages will begin releasing in late 2016, with some packages releasing in early 2017, for the PlayStation\u00ae4 and PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment systems, as well as Xbox One and Xbox 360.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<b><i>WWE 2K17<\/i><\/b>\u2019s extensive and diverse downloadable content offering celebrates WWE\u2019s past, present and future, including playable characters from WWE, NXT, WCW and WWE, match-driven content based on the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016 and a large number of new in-game moves,\u201d said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlongside <b><i>WWE 2K17<\/i><\/b>\u2019s commitment to authentic, simulation-based gameplay, an extensive playable roster and fan-favorite features, such as MyCareer and the Creation Suite, this year\u2019s offering complements our all-inclusive WWE experience at a great value.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><b>About the <\/b><b><i>WWE 2K17 <\/i><\/b><b>Downloadable Content Offerings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The <b><i>WWE 2K17 <\/i><\/b>downloadable content offerings are scheduled to include the following items and be available for purchase on the PlayStation\u2122Network for the PlayStation\u00ae4 and PlayStation\u00ae3 systems, as well as Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft for Xbox One and Xbox 360:<\/p>\n<p><b>Accelerator<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Players will gain instant access to all content available in the game\u2019s VC Purchasable section (excluding downloadable content);<\/li>\n<li>Players can also decide overall rankings and attribute levels for all playable characters throughout the life of the product;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Future Stars Pack<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Playable WWE and NXT Superstars: Austin Aries, Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, Mojo Rawley and Tye Dillinger;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Hall of Fame Showcase<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Playable matches include:\n<ul>\n<li>Cactus Jack and Diamond Dallas Page vs. The Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael \u201cPS\u201d Hayes) (WCW Saturday Night 1992);<\/li>\n<li>The Fabulous Freebirds (Buddy Roberts and Michael \u201cPS\u201d Hayes) vs. Kerry and Kevin Von Erich (WCCW 1986);<\/li>\n<li>Ivory vs. Jacqueline (SmackDown 2000);<\/li>\n<li>Sting (gold and black tights) vs. Ric Flair (Clash of Champions 1988);<\/li>\n<li>Sting (n.W.o. Wolfpac ring gear) vs. Bret Hart (WCW Halloween Havoc 1998);<\/li>\n<li>Papa Shango vs. The Godfather (Dream Match);<\/li>\n<li>Big Boss Man (with Albert) vs. The Big Show (Armageddon 1999);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Legends Pack<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Playable WWE Legends: Brutus \u201cThe Barber\u201d Beefcake, Eddie Guerrero, Greg \u201cThe Hammer\u201d Valentine, Sycho Sid and Tatanka;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>MyPlayer Kick Start (PS4\u2122 system and Xbox One Exclusive)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Players will gain instant access to boost created Superstar ratings and attributes made available at launch as part of the game\u2019s \u00a0MyCareer mode;<\/li>\n<li>Players can also unlock all clothing made available at launch that provides attribute boosts in MyCareer;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>New Moves Pack<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore a wide variety of new in-game moves, including the Swingout Neckbreaker (made popular by current WWE Raw Women\u2019s Champion Charlotte); the Elbro Drop (made popular by WWE Superstar Zack Ryder); the Face Wash Combo (made popular by NXT Superstar Samoa Joe; and the TJP Clutch (made popular by current WWE Cruiserweight Champion T.J. Perkins);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>NXT Enhancement Pack (PS4\u2122 system and Xbox One Exclusive)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Playable NXT Superstars: Apollo Crews, Nia Jax and Shinsuke Nakamura;<\/li>\n<li>Players will earn a 50 percent boost \u00a0in points while competing at NXT during \u00a0MyCareer;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>NXT Legacy Pack (PS3\u2122 system and Xbox 360 Exclusive)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Playable NXT Superstars: Apollo Crews, Nia Jax and Shinsuke Nakamura;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><b>About the\u00a0<\/b><b><i>WWE 2K17<\/i><\/b><b>\u00a0Season Pass<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Players may purchase select <b><i>WWE 2K17<\/i><\/b>\u00a0downloadable content at a reduced price point through the game\u2019s\u00a0Season Pass. Players will receive the following items as they become available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accelerator;<\/li>\n<li>Future Stars Pack;<\/li>\n<li>Hall of Fame Showcase;<\/li>\n<li>Legends Pack;<\/li>\n<li>New Moves Pack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><b>About the\u00a0<\/b><b><i>WWE 2K17<\/i><\/b><b>\u00a0Digital Deluxe Editions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>2K also announced Digital Deluxe Editions for <b><i>WWE 2K17 <\/i><\/b>will be available via PlayStation\u2122Network and Xbox Live as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PS4\u2122 system and Xbox One &#8211; available for pre-order now:\n<ul>\n<li>Copy of <b><i>WWE 2K17<\/i><\/b>;<\/li>\n<li><b><i>WWE 2K17<\/i><\/b> Season Pass;<\/li>\n<li><b><i>WWE 2K17<\/i><\/b> MyPlayer Kick Start;<\/li>\n<li><b><i>WWE 2K16<\/i><\/b> MyPlayer Kick Start (available immediately with pre-order purchase);<\/li>\n<li>Goldberg Pack (access to two playable Bill Goldberg characters, as well as playable WCW Monday Nitro and Halloween Havoc arenas);<\/li>\n<li>Theme (PS4\u2122 system only; available immediately with pre-order purchase);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>PS3\u2122 system\u2013 available beginning October 2016:\n<ul>\n<li>Copy of <b><i>WWE 2K17<\/i><\/b>;<\/li>\n<li><b><i>WWE 2K17<\/i><\/b> Season Pass;<\/li>\n<li>NXT Legacy Pack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>PlayStation\u2122Network or Xbox Live account and Internet connection required. Copy of\u00a0WWE 2K17 required to play.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Developed collaboratively by Yuke\u2019s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio,\u00a0<b><i>WWE 2K17<\/i><\/b>\u00a0is rated 16 NV.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>WWE 2K17<\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0<\/i>is currently scheduled for worldwide release on the PlayStation\u00ae4 and PlayStation\u00ae3 systems, Xbox One and Xbox 360 on October 11, 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers who pre-order <b><i>WWE 2K17<\/i><\/b> at any participating retailer will receive two playable Bill Goldberg characters, as well as playable WCW Monday Nitro and Halloween Havoc arenas, at no extra cost on launch day.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on\u00a0<b><i>WWE 2K17<\/i><\/b>\u00a0and 2K, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cDovLzJrLmNvbS8?source=Article%201%20of%201\" target=\"_blank\">wwe.2k.com<\/a>, become a fan on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5mYWNlYm9vay5jb20vV1dFZ2FtZXM?source=Article%201%20of%201\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, follow the game on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cDovL3d3dy50d2l0dGVyLmNvbS93d2VnYW1lcw?source=Article%201%20of%201\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5pbnN0YWdyYW0uY29tL3d3ZWdhbWVz?source=Article%201%20of%201\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> using the hashtag #WWE2K17 or subscribe on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cDovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS9XV0VHYW1lcw?source=Article%201%20of%201\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Content to include playable WWE, NXT, WCW and WCCW characters; a playable WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016 match showcase and access to a wide variety of new moves; and unlockable content and player progression features.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":231,"featured_media":97494,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_sma_x_autopost_enabled":true,"_sma_x_custom_text":"","_sma_x_autopost_status":"idle","_sma_x_autopost_error":"","_sma_x_post_id":"","_sma_x_attempts":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17604],"tags":[21,443],"class_list":["post-108663","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-headline","tag-prima-interactive"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108663","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/231"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108663"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108663\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97494"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108663"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108663"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108663"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}