5 tricks to be king of the ring in WWE 2K22

Master the new controls

As we mentioned, many aspects of the 2022 edition have improved. And it couldn’t have been otherwise, considering that the 2020 game was a technical disaster. That’s why the first thing they did was rebuild the game engine.

Visual Concepts, the developer of the title, redesigned all the gameplay and the animation engine from the ground up. The change isn’t huge, but the new display forces us to change our strategic approach to the game, as reflected in the controls.

Since WWE 2K22 is heavily combo based, we recommend initiating combat via simple attacks using the square or x button on Xbox. Once you’ve done a series of basic hits, then you can branch into heavy attacks or grabs with the other buttons. That way, through a sequence of light and heavy blows, you’ll be sure to inflict more damage.

As you may have noticed, this is common in fighting games, and now WWE 2K22 is applying the formula. And that brings us to our next tip: check out tutorial mode to learn how to master the new controls.

Be careful in MyFaction mode

In this edition, 2K Games has added MyFaction, a game mode similar to FIFA Ultimate Team…

with all that it entails. My Faction is full of cards and items to be obtained using in-game currency as well as real money. In other words, it has the same dangerous loot box mechanism as other video games in the market.

There are three ways to obtain MyFaction points: by completing matches and challenges; by collecting MyFaction Tokens, which can be used in the Token Rewards market to unlock legend and superstar cards; and using the game’s virtual currency, which is purchased with real money.

Obviously, we recommend completely avoiding the last option and focusing on the first two, since they are the ones built into the game’s own mechanics. We know it’s hard, and these modes are designed to get you to spend money to go further in the game, but go for the missions and challenges first (by the way, it’s best to use “Evolution” cards, the fastest track to stardom and success).

Set MyGM mode for the maximum number of weeks

Sometimes complaining gets things done. WWE 2K22 players complained to the studio and publisher, begging them to bring back General Manager Mode. No sooner said than done! This time, Visual Concepts has rechristened it MyGM, but it’s essentially the same thing.

This mode lets players choose one of the five available Managers or create their own. Then they can select superstars, budgets, sponsors and stadiums, set ticket prices, sign free agents and much more. You’ll become the showrunner, but there’s a catch: it only lasts one season. Then it’s over, and you can’t continue endlessly like in Football Manager.

But here’s a tip: as WWE 2K22 lets you choose how long your championship will last, we recommend selecting the maximum duration, “50 weeks,” in the settings menu. Since MyGM is limited to a single season, you can use this option to prolong General Manager mode as much as possible.

Download the wrestlers you can’t find

Community Creations have become almost universal in WWE 2K games. Although they have been missing from some editions, they are back by popular demand in WWE 2K22, at the players’ request.

And “Community Creations” is exactly what the name suggests, that is, wrestlers created by players. Using this option, we can choose from a wide variety of combatants, but the classic superstars we miss will be available as well.

Although WWE 2K22 will be adding downloadable content, including new wrestlers, we recommend searching for them first in Community Creations. What’s more, they’re free!

Don’t skip MyRise mode

We know for a fact that people tend to skip MyRise mode in sports games, but don’t make that mistake. In WWE 2K22, MyRise has been revamped with more dialogue options, customizations for designing your wrestler, more freedom in decision making and much more.

This is also the case of the Rey Mysterio Showcase, one of wrestling’s most famous characters. So, be sure to check it out. It’s fun, and you’ll unlock a number of features upon completing this mode.