Women’s Evolution inspired 2K Showcase,
diversified MyCAREER experience, streamlined controls and debut of
WWE 2K20 Originals headline initial product features reveal
2K today announced current Raw® Women’s Champion Becky Lynch®
and WWE Superstar Roman Reigns™ as the cover Superstars for WWE®
2K20, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game
franchise. Lynch and Reigns will serve as ambassadors for WWE
2K20’s worldwide marketing campaign – “Step Inside” – which
invites players to enter the world of WWE and face a variety of new
and exciting challenges in the virtual ring. WWE 2K20 is
currently scheduled for worldwide release on Tuesday, October 22,
2019 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the
Xbox One family of devices, including the Xbox One X and Windows
PC. Players who purchase the WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition
or Collector’s Edition will receive in-game bonuses,
including playable Superstars Chyna, Hulk Hogan, Mankind and The
Rock®, in addition to the Standard Edition game.
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2K today announced current Raw® Women’s
Champion Becky Lynch® and WWE Superstar Roman Reigns™ as the cover
Superstars for WWE® 2K20, the forthcoming release in the flagship
WWE video game franchise. Lynch and Reigns will serve as
ambassadors for WWE 2K20’s worldwide marketing campaign – “Step
Inside” – which invites players to enter the world of WWE and face
a variety of new and exciting challenges in the virtual ring. WWE
2K20 is currently scheduled for worldwide release on Tuesday,
October 22, 2019 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment
system and the Xbox One family of devices, including the Xbox One X
and Windows PC. (Photo: Business Wire)
“My career has been about breaking barriers and doing what
nobody else has done before. Being the first female Superstar on
the cover of a WWE 2K video game is no exception,” said Becky
Lynch.
“As a gamer myself, being on the cover of WWE 2K20 alongside
‘The Man’ Becky Lynch and joining the likes of Dwayne “The Rock”
Johnson and John Cena is a huge career and personal milestone for
me,” said Roman Reigns.
WWE 2K20, in direct response to fan feedback, will
include several franchise firsts alongside streamlined gameplay and
a variety of popular modes. The story-driven, objective-based 2K
Showcase: The Women’s Evolution will follow the careers of the Four
Horsewomen – Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, SmackDown Women’s
Champion Bayley®, Charlotte Flair® and Sasha Banks®. Controls will
be streamlined to allow new players to jump into the game more
easily, while experienced players will still enjoy a challenge.
In addition, WWE 2K20 players will be able to compete as
both male and female Superstars in MyCAREER and Mixed Tag matches,
while last year’s popular WWE Towers returns with exciting new
challenges, including a story-driven Tower centered around the
career of Roman Reigns.
The game will also introduce a new service model – WWE
2K20 Originals – set to deliver a wealth of 2K Showcase add-on
content for player exploration beyond the game’s initial launch.
Each of the WWE 2K20 Originals will present a new playable
world and its own unique theme, with more details to be announced
in the coming months. WWE 2K20 Originals is downloadable
content that may require additional purchase.
“Becky Lynch and Roman Reigns embody passion, determination and
perseverance, and they’re both major game changers within the
larger WWE landscape,” said Chris Snyder, Vice President of
Marketing for 2K. “They are the spirit of WWE 2K20, which is
going to introduce changes requested by our fans. They asked for
female-driven MyCAREER and 2K Showcase offerings, and we’re giving
them just that, as well as streamlined controls and our brand new
WWE 2K20 Originals. We can’t wait to reveal more details
soon.”
In addition, 2K today announced details surrounding WWE
2K20 premium product offerings:
About the WWE 2K20 Deluxe
Edition
Players who purchase the WWE 2K20 Deluxe Edition,
available in both physical and digital varieties at participating
retailers, will receive in-game bonuses for the PS4™ system, Xbox
One and Windows PC. Offering more than 35% in savings, the WWE
2K20 Deluxe Edition includes the following items:
- Copy of WWE 2K20 video game with Deluxe Edition
packaging;
- Accelerator - Take control of your WWE 2K20 experience with the
Accelerator. Players can gain access to all unlockable content
available at launch via the game’s Purchasable section and take
full control of the overall rankings and attribute levels of all
playable characters;
- Kickstart - Get a leg up in your MyCAREER by unlocking and
boosting your MyPLAYER ratings and attributes with 25
additional Attribute Points and 8 Additional Skill Points.
Plus, get a 25,000 VC starting bonus to unlock more
Superstar parts, Moves and more! In addition to this, start with
all Boost Slots unlocked plus 15 free Boosts, 2,000
free Tokens and 400 free Deluxe Tokens;
- Complete set of WWE 2K20Originals content packages (more
details to be announced);
- Additional bonus digital content, including playable Superstars
Chyna™, in her first WWE 2K appearance, Hulk Hogan, “$500 Shirt”
The Rock®, and Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection Mankind™(more details to be
announced);
- WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Cards (included with
physical versions only).
About the WWE 2K20 Collector’s
Edition
Players who purchase the WWE 2K20 Collector’s Edition at
participating retailers will also receive in-game bonuses for the
PS4™ system and Xbox One. Offering more than 40% in savings, the
WWE 2K20 Collector’s Edition is available in physical format
only, features a 20th Anniversary of SmackDown theme and
includes the following items:
- Copy of WWE 2K20 video game with Collector’s Edition
packaging;
- Accelerator - Take control of your WWE 2K20 experience with the
Accelerator. Players can gain access to all unlockable content
available at launch via the game’s Purchasable section and take
full control of the overall rankings and attribute levels of all
playable characters;
- Kickstart - Get a leg up in your MyCAREER by unlocking and
boosting your MyPLAYER ratings and attributes with 25
additional Attribute Points and 8 Additional Skill Points.
Plus, get a 25,000 VC starting bonus to unlock more
Superstar parts, Moves and more! In addition to this, start with
all Boost Slots unlocked plus 15 free Boosts, 2,000
free Tokens and 400 free Deluxe Tokens;
- Complete set of WWE 2K20 Originals content packages
(more details to be announced);
- Additional bonus digital content, including playable Superstars
Chyna™, in her first WWE 2K appearance, Hulk Hogan, “$500 Shirt”
The Rock®, and Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection Mankind™ (more details to
be announced);
- Physical collectibles including:
- Exclusive WWE SmackDown! Ring Skirt Relic Piece
(2002-2008)
- Limited Edition WWE SmackDown! Legend Autographed Plaque (Kurt
Angle™, Rey Mysterio® or Edge®)
- WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Cards.
About WWE 2K20
Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K20 is
rated T for Teen by the ESRB. WWE 2K20 is currently
scheduled for worldwide release on October 22, 2019 for the PS4™
system, Xbox One and Windows PC. For more information on WWE
2K20 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow
the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K20 or
subscribe on YouTube.
About WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE:WWE), is an integrated
media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment.
The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and
deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE
is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television
programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms.
WWE’s TV-PG, family-friendly programming can be seen in more than
800 million homes worldwide in 28 languages. WWE Network, the
first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all live
pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand
library, is currently available in more than 180 countries. The
company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New
York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai,
Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo. Additional information on WWE
(NYSE:WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For
information on our global activities, go to
http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.
Trademarks: All WWE programming,
talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves,
trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE
and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights
are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements: This
press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the
safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These
risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks relating
to: WWE Network; major distribution agreements; our need to
continue to develop creative and entertaining programs and events;
a decline in the popularity of our brand of sports entertainment;
the continued importance of key performers and the services of
Vincent K. McMahon; possible adverse changes in the regulatory
atmosphere and related private sector initiatives; the highly
competitive, rapidly changing and increasingly fragmented nature of
the markets in which we operate and greater financial resources or
marketplace presence of many of our competitors; uncertainties
associated with international markets; our difficulty or inability
to promote and conduct our live events and/or other businesses if
we do not comply with applicable regulations; our dependence on our
intellectual property rights, our need to protect those rights, and
the risks of our infringement of others’ intellectual property
rights; the complexity of our rights agreements across distribution
mechanisms and geographical areas; potential substantial liability
in the event of accidents or injuries occurring during our
physically demanding events including, without limitation, claims
relating to CTE; large public events as well as travel to and from
such events; our feature film business; our expansion into new or
complementary businesses and/or strategic investments; our computer
systems and online operations; a possible decline in general
economic conditions and disruption in financial markets; our
accounts receivable; our revolving credit facility; litigation; our
potential failure to meet market expectations for our financial
performance, which could adversely affect our stock; Vincent K.
McMahon exercising control over our affairs, and his interests may
conflict with the holders of our Class A common stock; a
substantial number of shares which are eligible for sale by the
McMahons and the sale, or the perception of possible sales, of
those shares could lower our stock price; and the relatively small
public “float” of our Class A common stock. In addition, our
dividend is dependent on a number of factors, including, among
other things, our liquidity and cash flow, strategic plan
(including alternative uses of capital), our financial results and
condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of
dividends (including under our revolving credit facility), general
economic and competitive conditions and such other factors as our
Board of Directors may consider relevant. Forward-looking
statements made by the Company speak only as of the date made, are
subject to change without any obligation on the part of the Company
to update or revise them, and undue reliance should not be placed
on these statements.
About 2K
Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive
entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems
and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which
are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online
platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in
today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action,
role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment.
The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in
the world today, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar
13, Cat Daddy Games and newly formed, to-be-named studio in Silicon
Valley. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes the critically
acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™, Mafia and XCOM® franchises; the
beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series; Evolve™ and Battleborn®;
the popular WWE® 2K franchise and NBA® 2K, the highest rated*
annual sports title of this console generation.
*According to 2008 - 2019 Metacritic.com
2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
(NASDAQ:TTWO).
All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property
of their respective holders.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software,
Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive
entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops
and publishes products principally through its wholly-owned labels
Rockstar Games and 2K, as well as its Private Division label and
Social Point, a leading developer of mobile games. Our products are
designed for console systems and personal computers, including
smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail,
digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services.
The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the
symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please
visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained herein which are not historical facts
are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities
laws and may be identified by words such as "anticipates,"
"believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans,"
"potential," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," “should,” "will," or
words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to,
statements regarding the outlook for the Company's future business
and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are
based on the current beliefs of our management as well as
assumptions made by and information currently available to them,
which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in
circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and
results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements
based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: our
dependence on key management and product development personnel, our
dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to
develop other hit titles, the timely release and significant market
acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing
levels on our games, and risks associated with international
operations. Other important factors and information are contained
in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including
the risks summarized in the section entitled "Risk Factors," the
Company’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the
Company's other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be
accessed at www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are
qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the
date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
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Al Stavola 2K (415) 483-8453 al.stavola@2k.com
Alan Lewis (Corporate Press) Take-Two Interactive Software,
Inc. (646) 536-2983 alan.lewis@take2games.com
Nathan Rillo FINN Partners for 2K (310) 552-4145
nathan.rillo@finnpartners.com
Mark Vasquez WWE (203) 352-1521
mark.vasquez@wwecorp.com
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