2K Sports announces ton of Downloadable Content, Season Pass & Deluxe Editions of “WWE 2K17”

By James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor

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2K Sports announced Thursday a bunch of add-on features for the “WWE 2K17” video game due out in October.

Downloadable content offerings include playable characters and matches from WWE, NXT, WCW, and World Class Championship Wrestling.

Plus, a showcase of 2016 WWE Hall of Famers, a Legends Pack, new moves, NXT Legacy Pack, and more content.

Each of the packs is available individually at different price ranges. All of the downloadable content can be bought as a “Season Pass” for $29.99, which includes Accelerator, Future Stars Pack, Hall of Fame Showcase, Legends Pack, and New Moves Pack.

2K Sports also announced Deluxe editions of the video game for Playstation and Xbox systems, which includes the basic game, Season Pass, MyPlayer Kick Start, a Goldberg Pack, WCW themes.

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Accelerator

  • Players will gain access to all unlockable content available at launch in the game’s VC Purchasable section (excluding downloadable content);
  • Players can also decide the overall rankings and attribute levels for all playable characters throughout the life of the product;
  • The Accelerator will be available for $4.99.

Future Stars Pack

  • Playable WWE and NXT Superstars: Austin Aries, Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, Mojo Rawley and Tye Dillinger;
  • The Future Stars Pack will be available for $8.99.

Hall of Fame Showcase

  • Playable matches include:
    • Cactus Jack and Diamond Dallas Page vs. The Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael “PS” Hayes) (WCW Saturday Night 1992);
    • The Fabulous Freebirds (Buddy Roberts and Michael “P.S.” Hayes) vs. Kerry and Kevin Von Erich (WCCW 1986);
    • Ivory vs. Jacqueline (SmackDown 2000);
    • Sting (gold and black tights) vs. Ric Flair (Clash of Champions 1988);
    • Sting (n.W.o. Wolfpac ring gear) vs. Bret Hart (WCW Halloween Havoc 1998);
    • Papa Shango vs. The Godfather (Dream Match);
    • Big Boss Man (with Albert) vs. The Big Show (Armageddon 1999);
  • The Hall of Fame Showcase will be available for $9.99.

Legends Pack

  • Playable WWE Legends: Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, Eddie Guerrero, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Sycho Sid and Tatanka;
  • The Legends Pack will be available for $8.99.

MyPlayer Kick Start (PS4 system and Xbox One Exclusive)

  • Players will gain access to unlock and boost created Superstar ratings and attributes made available at launch as part of the game’s MyCareer mode;
  • Players can also unlock all clothing made available at launch that provides attribute boosts in MyCareer;
  • MyPlayer Kick Start will be available for $9.99.

New Moves Pack

  • Explore a wide variety of new in-game moves, including the Swingout Neckbreaker (made popular by current WWE Raw Women’s 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);
  • The New Moves Pack will be available for $3.99.

NXT Enhancement Pack (PS4 system and Xbox One Exclusive)

  • Playable NXT Superstars: Apollo Crews, Nia Jax, and Shinsuke Nakamura;
  • Players will earn a 50 percent boost in points while competing at NXT during MyCareer;
  • The NXT Enhancement Pack will be available for $9.99.

NXT Legacy Pack (PS3 system and Xbox 360 Exclusive)

  • Playable NXT Superstars: Apollo Crews, Nia Jax, and Shinsuke Nakamura;
  • The NXT Legacy Pack will be available for $4.99.

About the WWE 2K17 Season Pass

Players may purchase select WWE 2K17 downloadable content at a reduced price point through the game’s Season Pass. For $29.99, a savings of more than 15 percent versus individual content purchases, players will receive the following items as they become available:

  • Accelerator;
  • Future Stars Pack;
  • Hall of Fame Showcase;
  • Legends Pack;
  • New Moves Pack.

About the WWE 2K17 Digital Deluxe Editions

 2K also announced Digital Deluxe Editions for WWE 2K17 will be available via PlayStationNetwork and Xbox Live as follows:

  • PS4 system and Xbox One ($89.99) – available for pre-order now:
    • Copy of WWE 2K17;
    • WWE 2K17 Season Pass;
    • WWE 2K17 MyPlayer Kick Start;
    • WWE 2K16 MyPlayer Kick Start (available immediately with pre-order purchase);
    • Goldberg Pack (access to two playable Bill Goldberg characters, as well as playable WCWMonday Nitro and Halloween Havoc arenas);
    • Theme (PS4™ system only; available immediately with pre-order purchase).
  • PS3 system ($79.99) – available beginning October 11, 2016:
    • Copy of WWE 2K17;
    • WWE 2K17 Season Pass;
    • NXT Legacy Pack.

* PlayStationNetwork or Xbox Live account and Internet connection required. Copy of WWE 2K17 required to play.

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