Like its predecessor, WWE 2K24 features arcade and simulation wrestling gameplay. Several gimmick matches have returned to the franchise, such as ambulance, casket, gauntlet, and special guest referee matches. The “Backstage Brawl” mode was updated with a larger variety of weapons and four-player multiplayer. New combat features include “Super Finishers”—which allows players to use all three of their finisher charges at once to perform a higher-powered move, the ability to dive onto groups of opponents, and new types of objects as weapons such as microphones and trash cans.
The 2K Showcase mode, “Showcase… of the Immortals”, is themed around notable matches from the history of WrestleMania, with Corey Graves as the host of this showcase, from Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania III to Roman Reigns vs. “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship (WWE and Universal Championship belts) at WrestleMania 39, including recreations of their respective venues (such as SoFi Stadium for WrestleMania 39), without allowing usage of arena names, due to copyright infringement, all leading up with a bonus match, featuring 30 superstars who competed in WrestleMania in a fictional Royal Rumble match at the WrestleMania X arena to determine the “Champion of WrestleMania”. It incorporates archive footage mixed into gameplay, and also features segments narrated by various WWE superstars, including “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes.
MyGM mode is similar to 2K23, but adds additional features such as the ability to purchase permanent upgrades to production, scout for talent, and conduct trade offers between brands following events. MyUniverse was similarly updated with additional features, including more types of run-ins, and support for double title and loser leaves town matches. MyRise mode on 2K24 features two campaigns, the men’s division campaign “Undisputed”, and the women’s division campaign “Unleashed”.
