Source: 2K / WWE
WWE 2K20 is a god awful game, we’re just keeping it a buck. Wrestling fans were relieved to hear that 2K was not making another WWE 2K in hopes they working on something new. 2K was indeed in the lab, creating a brand new wrestling video game, but not the one gamers were hoping for.
Today (Apr.27) 2K games unveiled WWE 2K Battlegrounds, which is a complete abandonment from the more simulation-style of the WWE 2K franchise opting for a more arcade-style game. Think NBA Jam meets WWE in terms of style of play.
In a press release, 2K was very excited to announce the “NEW GAME” stating:
Let’s begin with a surprise… We’ve got two words for you: NEW GAME! 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. We’re focusing on social pick-up-and-play fun, but with plenty of depth for those who want to get way into it.
Unfortunately, the energy wasn’t the same on social media when the trailer dropped with WWE fans immediately clowning the game’s cartoonish style. Gamers were hoping for a robust reboot of the WWE 2K franchise that would have resurrected the mechanics that they loved in WWF No Mercy and WCW/NWO Revenge developed by Asmik Ace Entertainment and AKI Corporation.
Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. Now, this isn’t the first time the WWE dropped an arcade-style title. Back in 1995, WWF Wrestlemania hit consoles and was well received.
So who knows, WWE 2K Battlegrounds might be a good game. But based on the reception, the first trailer Twitter wants nothing to do with the forthcoming title.
You can peep the trailer for WWE 2K Battlegrounds and the reactions below.
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Photo: 2K / WWE
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Let's just make the chibis realistic looking because that's a great idea right? #WWE2KBattlegrounds pic.twitter.com/lL9Nm9uLEA
— Gravity 🚀 (@GravityBoosted) April 27, 2020
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Why does #WWE2KBattlegrounds look like it was made in 2005? https://t.co/Z7pKArE0DY
— Santiago Mayer (@santiagomayer_) April 27, 2020
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Can't believe I missed the hidden message in the new #WWE2KBattlegrounds trailer! 🙈 pic.twitter.com/9LUd3Z38pw
— Mark (@WrestlingJebus) April 27, 2020
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Bruh the people at 2K were like "let's make Charlotte thicc."#WWE2KBattlegrounds pic.twitter.com/NiPuLnTrZO
— Captain Ferg (@CaptainFerg) April 27, 2020
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2k: what do you guys want from a wwe game
— the legendary (@el_y3eeto) April 27, 2020
Fan base: Something more arcady like hctp or wwe allstars
2k: Gives #WWE2KBattlegrounds
Fanbase: pic.twitter.com/rprpNfFPMI
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“2k20 sucks! We want a fun arcade wrasslin game!”#WWE2KBattlegrounds trailer drops
— Sticky Bandit Paul (@y2stump) April 27, 2020
“Not THAT type of fun arcade game” pic.twitter.com/a1tlBP5wOJ
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My reaction when I seen the WWE 2K Battlegrounds trailer #WWE2KBattlegrounds pic.twitter.com/QaXmYnxnxW
— Kya (@Kyavelli) April 27, 2020
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seems like those that are bitching about #WWE2KBattlegrounds was born after 2001. The way they are tearing this game up they would never have enjoyed WWF (yes F) The Arcade Game! Stop being whiney little shits pic.twitter.com/cezRVbucea
— ティム (@Timmah1979) April 27, 2020
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This is the second time this month that John Cena has been murdered. #WWE2KBattlegrounds pic.twitter.com/zkhyvEZmPG
— sexy funny guy (@DuhFlynning) April 27, 2020
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Fans: Make a simulation game like the old aki engine games @2K : Nah fam, Big head mode and alligators. Yall thinking this is going to be a new all stars it aint, shit going to be the 2k20 engine with wacky animations #WWE2KBattlegrounds pic.twitter.com/OUa9ouYGdg
— Low-Fi Emo Lyrics to be sad to (@vntablvk) April 27, 2020
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Ummmm WTF is this? #WWE2KBattlegrounds pic.twitter.com/YeMnRGSqER
— Myesha Manson (@KapreeW) April 27, 2020
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All I wanted was a possible reboot of No Mercy or Smackdown Vs Raw. Hell, maybe bring back Here Comes The Alain but instead we get #WWE2KBattlegrounds 😂😂🤦🏿♂️ pic.twitter.com/MylQKgUdpp
— Ekow Eshun 🇬🇭 (@KarenWithAHardN) April 27, 2020
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Considering the complete disaster that was #WWE2K20, I think people would’ve preferred if the company put all their effort into the next 2K game instead of wasting time on recreating WWE All-Stars. #WWE2KBattlegrounds pic.twitter.com/dKSQCgbVNP
— 📸Simon Cotton, The Photographer🎥 (@SGCspeaks) April 27, 2020
