WWE 2K17 Universe Mode Details Revealed

[Steve_OS]

2K has just posted the WWE 2K17 Universe Mode details in a blog written by the designer, Cristo Kyriazis.

Quote:

If you’re not familiar with it, Universe Mode is an experience based on the WWE shows and events, with WWE Superstars competing against each other in rivalries and for championships, in settings where anything can happen all year round. Alongside the results you would expect to see on TV, we want players to also experience the “what-if” and fantasy scenarios that could happen in WWE. This could include things like a surprise underdog earning a title shot and winning the gold against the odds; a fan-favorite Superstar turning against the crowd and doing everything he or she can to make them hate him or her; or even watching tag team partners compete against each other to see if their comradery will endure the rivalry or if they’ll go their own separate ways. What makes Universe Mode really stand out is the huge level of customization we support for the players who want to take control with their own ideas. You can create your own roster of WWE and custom Superstars, choose the championships they compete for, change up the shows and PPVs they compete on – or even create your own! The WWE 2K17 Creation Suite and Community Creations options unlock a huge level of potential for WWE Universe that are unlike anything else.

Read all about it here and post your thoughts.

[Reed1417]

Looks like they made a lot of good changes. Shame we didn't get a breakdown of the promo engine though. I'm really excited now regardless.

Reed is comin' atcha!

[jromero120]

Looks awesome! Only thing I am curious about is what "Status Effects" means in the Superstar editing page.

[Cowboy008]

I'm disappointed with the blog. Since they didn't do a Showcase mode this year I thought that Universe mode would get a lot of attention but there was only minimal improvements to the mode.

[Thrash13]

As I've stated before, I've done very little in Universe Mode since the game debuted on PS4 a couple years ago. So everything will be pretty new to me this year, and it looks like they've added some good things to an already fun Universe Mode.

I'm excited to dive deep into the mode this year and have some fun!

[redsox4evur]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cowboy008

I'm disappointed with the blog. Since they didn't do a Showcase mode this year I thought that Universe mode would get a lot of attention but there was only minimal improvements to the mode.

We shouldn't being these saying these things until we get this:

Quote: Originally Posted by Reed1417

Shame we didn't get a breakdown of the promo engine though.

[Hooe]

As far as I can tell, in WWE 2K17:

- Smackdown is still on Thursday
- no brand split by default, you have to do it yourself
- no Universal title unless you create it
- no Smackdown Women's or tag titles unless you create them
- RAW and Smackdown have outdated presentation graphics
- Smackdown-specific PPVs like Backlash literally do not exist in the game unless you create them
- SD commentary team not in game
- Byron Saxton not on RAW commentary team
- Corey Graves not on RAW commentary team

Someone tell me why I should buy this again?

[Cowboy008]

Quote: Originally Posted by CM Hooe

As far as I can tell, in WWE 2K17: - Smackdown is still on Thursday - no brand split by default, you have to do it yourself - no Universal title unless you create it - no Smackdown Women's or tag titles unless you create them - RAW and Smackdown have outdated presentation graphics - Smackdown-specific PPVs like Backlash literally do not exist in the game unless you create them - SD commentary team not in game - Byron Saxton not on RAW commentary team - Corey Graves not on RAW commentary team Someone tell me why I should buy this again?

It was way too late in the cycle for them to include the brand split so I wasn't surprised that the changes Raw and Smackdown made didn't make it into the game.

The created Universal title, Smackdown Women's title, and the Smackdown tag titles actually look pretty good.