Best WWE 2K Game Covers, Ranked

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• Celebrating female wrestlers, the WWE 2K20 cover features top male and female stars.

• Stone Cold's iconic glass-breaking entrance inspired the minimalist WWE 2K16 cover.

• WWE 2K18 brings shining Superstar Seth Rollins to life in the cover spotlight.

Before new features, modes, and wrestling rankings are announced WWE 2K The first thing that stands out to excite fans about the game is the cover. These covers tend to be fairly minimalistic, but over the years developers have become so creative and experimental with how they present the covers for each new game that some of them have become instantly recognizable even among non-wrestling fans.

At this point, it's common knowledge that every cover features a superstar who either made a major impact on the industry in the past year or is considered a legend in the wrestling industry. Incorporating these people into your cover art is important, but making your images stand out with style and vibrancy can help take your cover to a whole new level.

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WWE 2K20

Cover showing the top two from the men's and women's divisions

until 2K20 was announced, and each cover featured only one wrestler taking up the entire page. But this time, to celebrate the emergence of popular female wrestlers in the industry, primarily Becky Lynch, the cover featured two giants of the men's and women's divisions posing back-to-back.

Becky and Roman's demanding presence on this cover lets players know right from the start that these are the top dogs and the wrestlers you'll see often when playing online. It would have been nice to have added a bit more lighting to the background, but regardless, this cover is still great and a loving nod to a women's division that has come a long way by then.

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WWE 2K16

Cover with shattering glass featuring icons of the Attitude Era

Many legendary wrestlers emerged during the Attitude Era, but the most popular of the era was none other than “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Before this loud-mouthed, rebellious babyface steps into the ring, fans get an indication that he's ready to rumble when they hear a glass wall shattering as it plays at the beginning of his entrance theme.

This is referenced below: 2K16 The cover sees small shards of glass floating as Austin raises his arms in his iconic black sleeveless skull jacket. Despite being very minimalistic, Stone Cold brings this cover to life with his infectious charisma and great sense of style.

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WWE 2K14

This cover does an excellent job of conveying rock's infectious charisma.

The most exciting man in all of sports entertainment takes center stage. 2K14 It's safe to say that this image does an excellent job of conveying the hype and excitement that fills the stadium every time this iconic star enters. As part of the promo, Rock himself can be seen screaming into a microphone, but a red mist swirls in the background, as if an unrivaled energy is oozing from his body.

Despite being the first WWE game published by 2K, the game immediately piqued people's interest in the iconic cover, which is eye-catching and appeals to longtime fans and newcomers alike.

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WWE 2K18

Seth Rollins earned his spot on the cover after one hell of a run.

After featuring several legendary figures on the covers of their games, 2K finally decided to give a modern-day superstar a chance to be the face of its next installment, and in 2018, no one deserved it more than Seth Rollins. Since his successful WrestleMania cash-in in 2015, Seth has had legendary runs, feuding with Randy Orton, AJ Styles, and even his former Shield partner Roman Reigns.

Needless to say, Seth has become a major player in the WWE, so it only seemed fitting that he would eventually be able to pose in front of the game. While the red stripes surrounding Seth already give this cover a very explosive and vibrant aesthetic, the way Seth stares directly at the player as if inviting them into the game is also noticeable. It's also a nice touch that he wears a “Beast Slayer” costume for this cover. This is probably Seth's most iconic costume to date.

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WWE 2K22

2K decided to experiment with a vibrant cover featuring Rey Mysterio.

2K decided to change things up a bit for this cover. Rather than opting for yet another bright red background, they used a sort of multi-colored motion effect that follows Rey Mysterio as he performs his splash, creating a completely captivating cover that oozes creativity and style.

The way Rey Mysterio poses on the cover like an animal ready to pounce on its prey is another cool addition that helps remind players just how fast and agile this legendary luchador really is, even at his current age. 2K tried something new for this cover, and judging by the jaw-dropping look, it definitely paid off.

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WWE 2K19

A cover that oozes energy, hype and, above all, style.

AJ Styles, also commonly known as “The Phenomenal One”, was a wrestler many people never thought would come to WWE, considering he had already built a strong reputation in Japan. But since his surprise debut in 2016, AJ has had numerous classic matches, including one against John Cena, and while his incredible in-ring skills have helped catapult him to stardom, his looks and aesthetic have also bolstered his image. He ended up appearing on the cover of the game.

for 2K19 The cover shows AJ hitting his signature hand signals, red flames flying behind him and his long hair flying forward as if his own energy is fueling him for the next fight. AJ's first and last cover 2K The game series has become one of the most well-known games among fans because it is colorful and stylish.

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WWE 2K24

A detailed cover that pays homage to the epic story of Cody Rhodes

It's clear that the folks at 2K really went above and beyond when creating the cover of . 2K24. A stark contrast to the minimalist covers that came before it, this cover is full of little details to pay attention to, but overall it's a work of art that inspired Cody's epic journey. Rose, who had yet to win a title at that point.

As a result, fans can see several images of Cody, including him belting out his debut song, wearing his signature 'Nightmare' coat, and standing on the top turnbuckle, putting his passion for the sport on full display. It's also nice to see more effort put into color coordination, with the subtle blue hue going with the deep red, leaning into Cody's whole “American Nightmare” gimmick.