WWE 2K22 is rebounding from disastrous 2K20

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As a part of its current earnings report, Take-Two Interactive famous that WWE 2K22 is outpacing its most up-to-date predecessors.

“Notably, WWE 2K22’s sell-in for its first 4 weeks exceeded the degrees achieved for each WWE 2K19 and WWE 2K20, even with a revised launch window that was not throughout vacation season,” Take Two states.

WWE 2K20 had a tough launch. Gamers and critics panned the title for its sparse content material and quite a few bugs. It was the primary entry within the yearly collection developed solely by Visible Ideas. Yuke’s had labored on WWE video games for 18 years earlier than departing the model after WWE 2K19.

That transition resulted in rising pains for Take-Two. After WWE 2K20’s damaging reception, the writer determined to take further time with its subsequent main wrestling recreation. That technique has paid off, as WWE 2K22 is promoting properly and is receiving a hotter response from followers.

Yuke’s, in the meantime, is now engaged on a wrestling recreation for AEW. Titled Battle Without end, the sport is count on to return out by the tip of the 12 months.
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