WWE 2K22

WWE 2K22 has dropped yet another meaty update in the form of patch 1.09, which has added a couple of new features and content additions alongside improvements and fixes to several aspects of the experience.

Headlining the list of changes is most definitely the addition of the NXT 2.0 Arena, complete with all supporting broadcasts. Additionally, WWE 2K22‘s PC version now includes graphics options to fine-tune the experience on a variety of configurations. On top of all this, there are updates and changes to Superstar movesets, performance improvements in MyGM mode, changes to the superstar creation suite, and much more.

WWE 2K22 has been a solid return to form for the long-running series, but it isn’t without its flaws – including but not limited to its microtransaction-fueled online modes. Thanks to an extra year of development, it’s easily one of the most solid and content-rich entries the wrestling franchise has seen in quite a while though- read our thoughts on the game by clicking through here.

Patch Notes:

GENERAL

Full NXT 2.0 Arena and supporting broadcast packages are in-game!
Added game-wide options for graphics settings on PC (Extras/Graphics Options)

GAMEPLAY

Polished hundreds of Superstar interactions to improve alignment, registration, and impact
Addressed reported concerns of players losing functionality when interacting with objects at ringside
Added support for reversals for several moves
Addressed reported concerns of players getting stuck backstage
Addressed reported concerns of players getting stuck on the chamber in an Elimination Chamber match
Updated movesets for various Superstars
Improved referee pathing and behaviors
Improved alignment on various dives and springboards
Adjusted stun duration during matches
Adjusted the damage on several moves that were failing to deal damage
Added various moves to Signature and Finisher move categories
Increased attack speed for chair and stop sign weapons
AI uses more positional variety in the corner, such as Top Rope Stunned
Improved logic for AI to execute contextual Finishers such as Catching, 1v2, and Announce Table Finishers
General Tag Team AI improvements including less frequent pin breaks and more frequent pin defense
AI will now utilize the Ladder Bridge outside of Ladder Matches
Improved AI strategy for countering Running attacks
Improved AI strategy for stunning opponents
Improved AI logic during certain run-in sequences
Improved AI pathing and attack selection when in a crowded ring

MyGM

Tag team titles are now supported for Normal and Hard difficulty
The match card size for Normal and Hard difficulty has been expanded
Improved AI
General performance improvements

ONLINE

Entrances can now be enabled in online lobbies
Improved performance when joining or leaving lobbies
Improved performance in downloading items from Community Creations
Added DLC Superstar hashtag search options in Community Creations
Various improvements to online gameplay experience
Improved performance when previewing content in Community Creations

CHARACTER

Improved skin and eyes for various Superstars
Updated character likenesses for various Superstars
Improved CAS part combinations
General hair updates and improvements

CREATE

Improved performance and stability within all create modes
Data cleanup throughout all create modes
Improved compatibility between many custom arena stage parts
Improved camera angles in Create an Arena and Create A Superstar
Improved graphical fidelity of custom championships
Updated template data for arena templates
Added information for elements of Create a Moveset moves
Added the “Facing Ringside” category in “Top Rope Taunts”
Improved compatibility between hundreds of different CAS parts
Improved functionality of hair dye color tool
Improved ability for players to apply images to CAS parts
Improved randomization consistency on superstars with fixed masks
Added multiple correct crowd signs for various Superstars
Improved consistency of unlocking purchased CAS parts
Improved consistency of thumbnails throughout Create A Superstar
Addressed reported concerns with swapping partners in a tag team match

AUDIO

Improved sfx and music performance on entrances, including reported concerns related to the “Fiendish” CAE entrance
Improved the sound design on some moves
Updated outdated references in commentary
Added updated commentary references to reflect recent real world changes
Improved commentary for non high risk moves
Improved consistency of commentary calling Superstars’ moves properly
Added more sounds to championship belt intro wipes
Added more RA calls for various championships
Cleaned up the music list for Create modes

UNIVERSE

Improved stability throughout Universe
Universe data cleanup and updates
Improved Superstar naming consistency
Improved UI flows and visuals
Updated custom portrait formatting
Normalized store credit earnings with gameplay
Improved MITB cash-in save data performance
Added the ability to disable run-ins after editing a match
Added custom championship names to division screen
Improved Superstar portrait compatibility on 8-player matches
Improved consistency of Superstar run-ins in storylines
Adjusted custom arena match rules to more closely match those in gameplay
Superstars are now correctly assigned to their respective brands

MyFACTION

Improved reward icon visibility for weekly Evo challenges
Addressed reported concerns regarding an exploit connected to weapon baiting in Faction Wars
Added MyFACTION nWo Standalone cards