List of video games in the WWE 2K Games series

The 2K Sports logo for the WWE series

WWE 2K Games (formerly WWF SmackDown!, WWE SmackDown!, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw, and WWE Games) is a series of professional wrestling video games first published by THQ until 2013, when Take-Two Interactive's 2K Sports took over, based on WWE. Games in the series are primarily developed by the Japanese based company, Yuke's.[1] The original series was produced from 2000 through 2003, and was titled under the SmackDown name, while the present series, which has been produced since 2004, is titled SmackDown vs. Raw. The series was published by Yuke's and known as Exciting Pro Wrestling in Japan until 2005. Following SmackDown vs. Raw 2007, THQ took over as the Japanese publisher and the series adopted the western name.[2][3] Initially, the series was exclusive to PlayStation video game consoles, and was featured in all of the seventh generation consoles by 2008. The SmackDown! series is among the best-selling video game franchises with 47 million copies shipped as of 2009.[4] The game engine for the series is based on that used by the Japanese professional wrestling video game series, Toukon Retsuden and Rumble Roses, a fictional professional wrestling series, both developed by Yuke's.[5][6] THQ and Yuke's Future Media Creators consider one reason the series has remained so popular is due to series bringing "WWE programming to life through a host of key new features, extensive rosters with WWE's most popular Superstars, incredible graphics and engaging action in and beyond the ring."[7]

Main series

WWF/WWE SmackDown! series

Title Details

Original release date(s):[8]
  • JP August 3, 2000
  • NA March 2, 2000
  • PAL 2000
Release years by system:
2000—PlayStation[9]
Notes:

Original release date(s):[10]
  • JP January 25, 2001
  • NA November 21, 2000
  • PAL December 1, 2000
Release years by system:
2000—PlayStation[11]
Notes:

Original release date(s):[12]
  • JP January 24, 2002
  • NA November 19, 2001
  • PAL November 16, 2001
Release years by system:
2001—PlayStation 2[13]
Notes:

Original release date(s):[15]
  • JP February 6, 2003
  • NA October 31, 2002
  • PAL November 15, 2002
Release years by system:
2002—PlayStation 2[16]
Notes:

Original release date(s):[17]
  • JP January 29, 2004
  • NA October 27, 2003
  • PAL November 7, 2003
Release years by system:
2003—PlayStation 2[18]
Notes:

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw series

Title Details

Original release date(s):[19]
  • JP November 24, 2005
  • NA November 2, 2004
  • PAL November 12, 2004
Release years by system:
2004—PlayStation 2[20]
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Exciting Pro Wrestling 6: SmackDown! vs. RAW[19]
  • Was the first video game released under the SmackDown! vs. RAW name.[21]
  • Cover art features Vince McMahon

Original release date(s):[22]
  • JP February 2, 2006
  • NA November 15, 2005
  • PAL November 11, 2005
Release years by system:
2005—PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable[23]
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Exciting Pro Wrestling 7: SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006[22]
  • Was the first video game in the series to include a year in its title.[24]
  • Was the first game in the series to be released to a handheld console.
  • Cover art features Batista and John Cena

Original release date(s):[3]
  • JP January 25, 2007
  • NA November 14, 2006
  • PAL November 10, 2006
Release years by system:
2006—PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360[25]
Notes:

Original release date(s):[28]
  • JP February 14, 2008
  • NA November 13, 2007
  • PAL November 9, 2007
Release years by system:
2007 —Mobile, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Xbox 360[29]
Notes:

Original release date(s):[31]
  • JP January 22, 2009
  • NA November 9, 2008
  • PAL November 7, 2008
Release years by system:
2008—Mobile, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Xbox 360[32]
Notes:

Original release date(s):[34]
  • NA October 20, 2009
  • PAL October 23, 2009
Release years by system:
2009—Mobile, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Xbox 360, iOS[35]
Notes:

Original release date(s):[37]
  • NA October 26, 2010
  • PAL October 29, 2010
  • AUS October 28, 2010
Release years by system:
2010—PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Xbox 360
Notes:
  • This was the final game to be released under the SmackDown! vs. RAW name. It was also the last installment for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable platforms.
  • Cover art features Big Show, John Cena and The Miz

Original release date(s):[38]
Cancelled
Release years by system:
2011—Microsoft Windows (cancelled)
Notes:

WWE Games series

Title Details

Original release date(s):[40]
  • NA November 22, 2011
  • PAL November 25, 2011
Release years by system:
2011—PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii
Notes:
  • Was the first video game released under the WWE name.[41]
  • Cover art for the normal and Wrestlemania Edition feature Randy Orton. Cover art for the collector's edition feature The Rock (People's Edition).

Original release date(s):
  • NA October 30, 2012
  • PAL October 30, 2012
Release years by system:
2012—PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii
Notes:
  • This was the last game published by THQ. It was also the last WWE game to be released on the Wii; as well as the final WWE game on any Nintendo console.
  • Cover art features CM Punk. A "fake" cover featuring John Laurinaitis was also revealed. The Austin 3:16 Collector's Edition features Stone Cold Steve Austin on the cover.

WWE 2K Games

Title Details

Original release date(s):
  • NA October 29, 2013
  • EU November 1, 2013
Release years by system:
2013—PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Notes:
  • This is the first game published by Take-Two Interactive's 2K Sports.
  • Cover art features The Rock. An alternate cover art features Daniel Bryan which was included in all copies of the retail version of the game. The collector's Phenom Edition features The Undertaker's 'TX' logo on the cover.

Original release date(s):
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
  • NA October 28, 2014
  • EU October 31, 2014
PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • NA November 18, 2014
  • EU November 21, 2014

Microsoft Windows

  • WW April 28, 2015
Release years by system:
2014—PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
2015—Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • This is the first WWE game made for eighth generation consoles and the first game in the series to be released for PC.
  • The PC version was not released in physical format. It was distributed digitally via Steam.
  • This is the first game in the series to be released on five major gaming platforms.
  • This is the first game to feature WWE's new logo revealed in 2014.
  • Cover art features John Cena. The collector's Hulkamania Edition features Hulk Hogan on the cover.

Original release date(s):
PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
  • NA October 27, 2015
  • EU October 30, 2015

Microsoft Windows

  • WW March 11, 2016
Release years by system:
2015—PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
2016—Microsoft Windows
Notes:

Original release date(s):
PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
  • NA October 2016
  • EU October 2016
Release years by system:
2016-PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Notes:
  • Cover art features TBA

See also

References

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