Simulation · March 10, 2016

WWE 2K16 (2016)

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The authority in WWE video games returns with WWE 2K16! The newest addition to the flagship WWE video game franchise will deliver fun, authentic and hard-hitting action, including returning fan-favorite features and game modes, new innovations and more! Play as the greatest WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends of all time. Includes all DLC content! Key Features: Largest Roster Ever: Offering more than 120 unique playable characters, including cover Superstar Stone Cold Steve Austin alongside Seth Rollins, Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose, Bad News Barrett, Paige and Finn Bálor, WWE 2K16 includes the largest roster in WWE video game history. 2K Showcase: The franchise’s popular story-based mode returns in WWE 2K16, enabling players to relive iconic matches and moments in WWE history. Along the way, they will complete objectives to unlock legendary characters, entrance and ring gear, match types and unlockables. WWE Universe: WWE 2K16 makes core improvements to stories, rivals and match card selections. In addition, for the first time, Superstars can be assigned to multiple shows, enabling players to have a broader experience. All DLC Included: WWE 2K16 includes all of the DLC. Gain access to the following bonus content: Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator: Play as two playable versions of Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator: T-800 from The Terminator and T-800 from Terminator 2: Judgment Day. MyPlayer KickStart: Players will gain instant access to boost created Superstar ratings and attributes in the game’s MyCareer mode. Accelerator: Players will gain instant access to all unlockable content available in the game (excluding downloadable content). New Moves Pack: More than 30 new moves, including the Corner Enzuigiri (made popular by WWE Diva Nikki Bella), Avalanche Ram (made popular by WWE Diva Paige), Sidewinder Suplex (made popular by WWE and NXT Superstar Kevin Owens). Legends Pack: Playable WWE Legends: Big Boss Man, Dusty Rhodes, Lita, Mr. Perfect, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Trish Stratus. 2015 Hall of Fame Showcase: Playable matches and Superstars include: “Macho Man” Randy Savage vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts Rikishi vs. The Rock Alundra Blayze vs. Paige Larry Zbyszko/Arn Anderson vs. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat/Dustin Rhodes Tatsumi Fujinami vs. Ric Flair The Bushwhackers vs. The Natural Disasters The Outsiders vs. Harlem Heat Future Stars Pack: Playable WWE/NXT Superstars: Samoa Joe, Diego, Fernando, Blake, and Murphy

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Position in Simulation

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume2.8k Steam reviewsTop 78% in Simulation
Positive rating65% positiveGenre average: 79% — this title sits in top 84%
Metacritic74/100Genre average 75 — top 64% of Simulation titles
Engagement hours27 h averageTop 40% for session depth among Simulation

Simulation releases from 2016

16 Simulation titles launched in 2016 — top 6 by review volume.

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Sports · 104
  • Fighting · 104
  • Wrestling · 95
  • Simulation · 78
  • Multiplayer · 71
  • Action · 66
  • Singleplayer · 51
  • Character Customization · 36
  • Memes · 26
  • Co-op · 21
  • Funny · 12
  • Local Co-Op · 11
  • Nudity · 6
  • Great Soundtrack · 5

Reception Metrics

Steam community

65%Mixed · 2.8k reviews

1.8k positive · 979 negative

Metacritic

74/100 critic aggregate

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Metacritic user score

7.2/10

Curator recommendations

1.7k

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (6)

  • English volume_up
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Arabic volume_up

Full audio (2)

  • English
  • Arabic

Features & Capabilities

Multiplayer

  • Multi-player
  • Co-op
  • Shared/Split Screen

Community

  • Remote Play on TV
  • Remote Play Together

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

27h

moderate (15–40 hours)

Median

15h

Typical completion time

Achievements

55

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateMar 10, 2016
DeveloperVisual Concepts, Yuke's Co., LTD
Publisher2K
Base priceFree-to-play
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners1M–10M
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