There are over 170 playable wrestlers in WWE 2K22, but several of the wrestlers must be unlocked through various methods. Some wrestlers will come unlocked as a part of the specific edition of the game that is purchased. Others can be purchased through in-game currency, while more require specific challenges to unlock.
WWE 2K22 provides the opportunity for players to use virtual currency known as “VC” in the 2K gaming world to unlock some wrestlers. VC can be earned in-game through just playing matches in any game mode, but it can also be purchased to accelerate the process.
WWE 2K22 also has a few game modes that are used to unlock wrestlers. MyRISE game mode provides a few extra wrestlers that are not a part of the game’s original roster. However, these wrestlers can only be used within the MyRISE game mode and not in any other mode. The 2K Showcase mode this year is focused on the career of Rey Mysterio and will allow the player to unlock wrestlers through completing certain challenges.
Purchasing Different Editions of WWE 2K22
There are three different editions of WWE 2K22 that can be purchased. The standard edition provides all the wrestlers included with the game, while needing to purchase and unlock others. The deluxe edition includes the Season Pass, which will provide the player with access to all five of the DLC packs throughout the year and includes the SuperCharger Pack. Finally, the nWo 4-Life edition includes the Season Pass and unlocks five playable nWo versions of “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, Syxx, and Eric Bischoff.
Unlocking Wrestlers With VC In WWE 2K22
There are a total of 41 wrestlers in WWE 2K22 that require to be unlocked by VC purchases, including many who are no longer in the WWE. They are found by going to the Options selection from the main menu and then selecting Store then VC Purchasables.
The 41 wrestlers and their cost are as follows:
- Andre The Giant - 1,000 VC
- Beth Phoenix - 1,000 VC
- Big Boss Man - 1,000 VC
- Bobby Heenan (Manager) - 300 VC
- Booker T - 1,000 VC
- Bret Hart - 1,000 VC
- Chyna - 1,000 VC
- Diesel - 1,000 VC
- Faarooq - 1,000 VC
- Finn Balor Demon - 1,000 VC
- Goldberg - 1,000 VC
- Hulk Hogan - 1,000 VC
- Jake Roberts - 1,000 VC
- Jerry "The King" Lawler - 1,000 VC
- Jim Neidhart - 1,000 VC
- Kane - 1,000 VC
- Kevin Nash - 1,000 VC
- Maryse - 1,000 VC
- Mickie James - 1,000 VC
- McMahon - 1,000 VC
- McMahon (Manager) - 300 VC
- Papa Shango - 1,000 VC
- Randy Savage - 1,000 VC
- Razor Ramon - 1,000 VC
- Ric Flair '88 - 1,000 VC
- Road Dogg Jesse James - 1,000 VC
- Roddy Piper - 1,000 VC
- Scott Hall - 1,000 VC
- Shane McMahon - 1,000 VC
- Stephanie McMahon - 1,000 VC
- Stephanie McMahon (Manager) - 300 VC
- Steve Austin - 1,000 VC
- Ted DiBiase - 1,000 VC
- The Rock - 1,000 VC
- Triple H - 1,000 VC
- Trish Stratus - 1,000 VC
- Ultimate Warrior - 1,000 VC
- Undertaker - 1,000 VC
- Undertaker '02 - 1,000 VC
- William Regal - 1,000 VC
The total cost of these 41 wrestlers will be 37,900 VC. However, with the SuperCharger Pack, all 41 will be instantly unlocked. The SuperCharger Pack can be purchased separately for $4.99 for anyone that does not have the Season Pass.
Unlocking Wrestlers in the 2K Showcase
There are 17 more wrestlers in WWE 2K22 that can be unlocked in the 2K Showcase game mode by completing different Showcase periods. Here is how to unlock each of the 17 wrestlers:
- Batista - Complete SmackDown vs. Batista
- Dolph Ziggler '09 - Complete SummerSlam 2009
- Dominik Mysterio - Complete Payback 2020
- Eddie Guerrero - Complete WrestleMania 21
- Eddie Guerrero '97 - Complete Halloween Havoc 1997
- JBL - Complete Judgement Day 2006
- Kane '08 - Complete Cyber Sunday 2008
- The Miz '11 - Complete Raw vs. The Miz
- Rey Mysterio '05 - Complete WrestleMania 21
- Rey Mysterio '06 - Complete Raw vs. Shawn Michaels and Judgement Day 2006
- Rey Mysterio '08 - Complete Cyber Sunday 2008
- Rey Mysterio '09 - Complete SummerSlam 2009
- Rey Mysterio Dec '09 - Complete SmackDown vs. Batista and Royal Rumble 2010
- Rey Mysterio '11 - Complete Raw vs. The Miz
- Rey Mysterio Jr. - Complete Halloween Havoc 1997
- Shawn Michaels - Complete Raw vs. Shawn Michaels
- The Undertaker '10 - Complete Royal Rumble 2010
Completing all these Showcase periods and purchasing the Season Pass will grant the player access to every wrestler available in WWE 2K22. There will also be five different DLC drops throughout the year that will include more wrestlers.
WWE 2K22 releases on March 11 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.