if 2k doesnt heavily promote universe mode we already know its barely touched again and i am not buying the same game again this year ,compared to nba games its so bad and poor
@theultimatefarmer0 it was not.same game but a couple new matches and a bigger showcase. Tbat is not huge step up at all. Visually presentation audio gameplay it was the same. 2k has to step up and do a real step up because it doesn't not come close to its nba games
@@wingedhussar1453as a player that plays big nba and wwe, I will say 24 was a better year for WWE. NBA 2k has been more or less the same for a decade. They’re both essentially the same game but 24 felt better for WWE and that’s sad tbf lol
@Quentinthemudkip there is wayyy more effort and actual development in nba 2k games. Presentarion wise its not even comparable. Wwe 2k games are like 10 years behind .its clear to see how badebones wwe 2k games are
@@wingedhussar1453 yes I think NBA2k is better I was just referring to the jump from 23-24 for both games. I do think WWE2k is barebones but had more content added than NBA2K did in that year. Sorry for not explaining myself fella.
every year its like same thing 'we want this vs what comes out' if the game bombs then they will listen. but I really believe the every year turn around is only hurting the game ufc game is every 2 to 3 years. if wwe came out every 2 years and just have dlc and updates, characters can be added and more time and care into a soild game can happen amongst them walking through the arena like here comes the pain to end up in time square or London so many memories with my cousin playing 6 person match 3 way tornado tag to think that booker t and stone cold famous spot is the supermarket , imagine career mode you can wrestler in the supermarket go crazy pin milk everywhere. a great homage to booker n austin in career mode.
Unfortunately 2ks approach will always be 5 steps back just to move forward 2 steps to get the community happy…they need to make it like svr11 and 2k14
@TariqKhan-xm5mr as long as 2K is in control of tge license, unfortunately what they equate to a successful game is. "How many units did we sell?" "How many pre-orders dis we sell?" "How much VC dis we sell?" Just so they can dump all that money into the new NBA title and neither game works leaving fans dissapointed 😒
I’m glad you touched on weapon physics first and even went back to it. Nobody else who makes WWE 2K content ever talks about it and it makes me feel like I’m the only one who cares about weapon mechanics. Do people not remember how much fun that was and how much that added to a match from SVR 11 - WWE 2K14
I've been playing past games like 2k17 and 18 I miss that old Play style they need that back Its wrestling game not a fighting game You don't see roman dodging a claymore by doing a roll through it doesn't work like that BRING BACK SIMULATION
The problem is that they take the wrong thing from simulation and wrong things from simulation. When they go with simulation, they think about removing arcade elements such as throwing people freely off cages, unique weapon mechanics, etc. And when they go more into the video game style, they go fighting stances, combos, and slowing moves down, so they have a lot of setup.
1:40 totally agree. Screw 'MyFaction' gambling scheme and screw the company 2K.After so many years of disappointing games, WWE should *fire them and give the rights* to a better developer ^^
Boycott 2k25 and send 2k a message. MYFaction is all they care about and its sickening. The game is full of bugs and is neutered. Online is garbage. Universe mode is broken. Created Wrestlers hair gets removed. AI does suck. Forget it.
I would merge Universe and GM Mode together. Then we can have a mode where the creativity and freedom still exists but also the financial and competitive brand aspects of GM mode brings you into a situation of a booker where you have to be much more strategic
I know Bryan personally. He does hear the fans. But at the end of the day, he doesn't run the company. 2K decides what makes the cut. These devs have books of ideas they want in. Very little, make it in the game each year due to quota. They are limited because of WWE and 2K. Time is not on this games side, which is why I wish they would take 2 years per game.
As a fellow content creator I really enjoyed this video. I really liked how you did the cuts, sounds, and made a point. I totally agree with the points you were making one of my biggest issues with the series has been the focus on my faction feels like it's been pushing me away from the game instead of pulling me towards it or to try to find something that's for me. I am one of those people on the cusp of either backing away from this game or trying to find mods on PC in the future.
First of all, Thank you! Second, you are not wrong. I feel like there are more people in the same boat than you might realize. 2K25 is going to be interesting. Either they double down, and risk losing the license. Or they make it right and keep the fan base.
You limit your fans, expect a very vocal fanbase. It’s not just with anger, but with passion. And yes, “largest gate record”, nominations for rewards, but let’s not ignore the fact of the big issues. Excellent video sir!
@@theprowrestlingshoot I don't get this. 2K has had the game for over 10 years. I just went back and watched www.youtube.com/@BrendenPlayz do his 2K14 Universe series just to compare to today. A lot of what players want is in that game. It's not perfect, but if they would have built from that point until today the right way, good lord this would be a great game! How is it possible for someone to put out a list of 30 things 2K14 did better than 2K24? Blows my mind!
@@GamerDad4444well we have to remember that Yukes were apart of the development team and the last time they worked with 2K was 2k19 and that’s by far the greatest 2K game in recent years. It went downhill from there because we got a whole new dev team that made the monstrosity 2k20 and so on
WWE 2K games will always be the same with the same problems, because people keep buying them anyway. The only way to have a revolution would be not to buy it, I stopped after 2k23 and I hope people start doing the same thing with 2k25 (it will always be the same buggy shit with myfaction at the forefront anyway)
Yoooo. W vid fam. Editing is crazy 🫡. It’s wild that SOOO many pro wrestling gameplay features are missing from a game that is supposed to be about pro wrestling. You really can’t make this stuff up 😂
I can't remember which game it was, but I seem to remember that even if you didn't injure your opponant, you could still beat them up enough that they would disappear for a few weeks.
I want them to bring back when u could add ur own music to the entrances. Everytime they put the British Bulldog in the game I always want to change his theme song to the attitude era heel theme when he wrestled in jeans in boots. Put all 3 members of Demolition and Road Warriors in the game and more wrestlers that haven't been in the game yet.
I honestly just want more creative rival reactions. Like one where a character returns and the commentary and the rival act surprised. Most rivalry actions shouldn’t be locked behind none title matches it’s annoying
@@nickdelaney6953 All I know is I’d rather have Road to WrestleMania than MyFaction that I don’t even use or showcase mode that’s literally just endless objectives of stuff we’ve already probably seen in real life… Road to WrestleMania would give content creators something to actually get hyped about
I'm not buying 25. 40+ alternative outfits locked behind a paywall gambling mode. Same glitches in creation mode that were an issue in 2k22! I actually did some MyFaction yesterday and got booted to my home screen. When I went to spend points. I had to play the same live event 11 times to get a survivor series pack that had nothing in it!! It felt like a waste of time. It is a damn boring chore. How does a bronze card lose a match to one finisher the first time and kick out of 3 diamond card finishers the second and 3rd match? Glitches, removed and replaced content. Etc is bad, but MyFaction has killed it for me. I'm out.
Until Yukes comes back or the dev team starts to actually care and realize that it’s possible to remove the unnecessary parts and add in the parts that we truly want, we will never get a good WWE 2k. The last WWE 2K game that was somewhat perfect was 2k19 & Yukes are the ones that developed it. 2k23 was my last WWE game & It’s truly heart breaking watching this go down under
Overhaul the create an arena. Add arena banners for us to add and remove logos, add new arena templates like the classic WCW Monday Nitro '95, WCW Thunder '98, WWF Raw is War '98-'99, WWF Raw Is War '00, WWF SmackDown! '00, ECW Barely Legal '97, ECW Hardcore Heaven '99, WWF WrestleMania X8 '02, and more. Add arena nameplates (like in WWE '13 and WWE 2k14) to represent the show. Hopefully, they can implement in WWE 2k25.
Ai keeps eating heavy attacks and running attacks(there's a small window when ai initiates a grab or an attack where if you press the heavy attack button, you can easily hit and keep spamming heavy attacks). Also,they introduced a new bug in 2k24 where Ai doesn't reverse any diving turnbuckle attacks to standing ai. They didn't fix this despite many people raising this issue on multiple platforms. Also, it's childish that reversal prompt for a particular move always appear at the same time mid move.
no matter what they do, they’ve already let us down so many times. Thats why i dont trust 2K regardless of what they add to the new games. It’ll be either buggy, or have lots of missing features.
You were spot on with everything. I never experienced story designer, but it sounded awesome when it was in the games back then. I hope it returns in 2k25
Its the only Thing that can make me give a Damn about the Franchise. If you ask the Fans What they want and ignore their answer, Why bother asking at all?
They did skip a year (2k21), and STILL don’t know how to make a good wrestling game. Hell, even their basketball fambase is complaining about THAT game. Something tells me 2k is making too much money to give a damn at this point.
Since 2k20 I've felt so iffy with buying these games. Each year has been pretty weak since then. I won't pre-order 2k25 I won't buy it unless reviews are really different. With what My Faction has become, broken games, and weak DLC... I'm over 2k I'd rather emulate my old svr games at this point. You made some really good points in this video and really made me miss the older games.
Been boycotting since 2K18. Unless Universe Mode becomes the main focus (along with a return of Story Designer), I will gladly continue my boycott streak
😊 LIKE I SAID BEFORE, NO MY FACTION,.... MY CAREER PLAY OUT LIKE GTA/ WWE2K24 SHOWCASE MODE CALLED BEST ERA SHOWCASE... 6 STORIES PER ERA LIKE ROAD 2 WRESTLEMANIA WITH ANIMATION CUTSCENES... NO SLING SHOT TEC ... SEASON/ UNIVERSE MODE PLAY OUT LIKE SVR SERIES 2006 ,2007 , AND 2011 ,... CREATE A STORY LIKE WWE2K14 WITH OPTION FOR GM
I feel they are slowly going to change GM Mode to 2ks version of Universe Mode Story designer would be perfect and the ability to fully customize the show and Championships you decide to manage. I’m still pretty shocked there is no stat tracker on championships in GM. May sound weird but I literally only play universe now to track championship reigns lol
The mode is just cooked, man. 14 years of dealing with this. Just give us a new revolutionary mode, and scrap that trash. It's taking up game space and for what ? MITB cash ins not to work year after year ? No promos, nothing new that represents WWE TV ? Give me Create a PPV back and create a story and I'll be happy.
I haven't bought a 2K game since they took out the chain wrestling. I don't plan on buying 2k25 unless the game play and AI is there. I don't care about the WWE experience, just focus on the gameplay.
The WWE experience is the gameplay tho. Chain wrestling and good AI would represent what you see on TV every week. Those gameplay features are absolutely needed to make a good sim.
They should fix universe mode. Like make it less predictable less scripted more action happens in the matches. Also, manager should interact more in the matches. Make it true dynamic universe.
I would like a career mode of the same style as 2K19 and 2K20 because my rise sucks. For the showcase mode of the game's cutscenes and not archive cutscenes, as well as more combat. The return of the old backstage. A more complete roster, more type of match. One important thing, that the game is only released on PS5
I get it for story mode and creation, piece of advice make use of Spotify connection, bring back creative a finisher and create a story, but with a twist create a story ideas can be used as storylines in WWE Universe Mode, and create a finisher has 5 options rather than 3 corner grapple, regular grapple, diving, rope grapple, and submission.
My hopes for any future WWE game is that they bring back weapon physics/steel chair interactions/double-stacking tables. I also wish they would bring back create a finisher like in SvR 2011, but that to me feels like nothing more than a pipe dream at this point. Create a story, like you mentioned, would be great, but I don't have high hopes for it. 2K really seems to not give a shit about it's fans and just phones it in year after year because they know us fans will still buy their game no matter what.
While thoroughly enjoying the channel, I am intrigued by the absence of discussions regarding the potential implementation of online and local cooperative options in MY RISE. I fondly recall playing SmackDown! Know Your Role, a game that offered an exceptional cooperative experience. In this game, players could team up with friends as a tag team or a fraction and embark on an endless series of custom storylines. The prospect of pursuing the Bloodline and Judgment Day, accompanied by the introduction of a new, fresh faction with the assistance of friends or betrayal from those same allies, remains highly appealing. 😎😎😎
I agree, I would put create a pay per view and take universe mode out for the time being so they can create their own universe mode. they got to get rid of Superstar universe mode, and the issues they are having is starring at their faces. it all comes down to coding the game properly and 2K seems to be having trouble doing that. they got to take all those features they added in universe mode and start from the bottom and work their way to the top to make that mode work.
Sure. But i fear 2K has the Same Problem many Developers have nowadays: Too many Activists That are Bad at their Job:writing Code. Too many Shortsighted Managers That put the emphasis on creating Revenue for the Company instead of creating a good Game. Seeing the Fanbase as Cashcows ready to be Milked.
So far what I got from 2k24 is: -Boring gameplay and storyline in undisputed mode -Stupid goals in showcase mode (target arm to yellow) after giving your opponent your signature move and him being head and body crippled already - Universe mode is boring and to restrict - Matches against AI are unappealing - GM mode trying to match ESoccer myLeague mode -Having a paywall behind an already pricey game So far for me 2k14 was the best 2k released, I wish I could see 2k14 features with SVR + 2k21 mechanics, but 2K is more of an ubisoft at this point then anything else thinking on releasing 2k25 when 2k24 is still full of bugs
Yo the limitations of CAWs and Universe Mode really annoyed the hell outta me. But what takes the icing on the cake, is showcase mode. I hope they bring back Road to Wrestlemania or do eras like Golden, Attitude, Ruthless Aggression, and Modern. Lot of showcase matches, without transitioning to the real life match, and less objectives in the match. That 💩 was annoying, I couldn’t play it after The Rock vs Stone Cold X7!
Since 2k18 i bought every WWE game but I didn't buy 2k24 for some reason. It just never made me hyped about it enough for me to buy it. I would have liked to play the Mania showcase but spending 60 bucks on it was kinda too much for me and since they close the server already after 1 year and community creations will be dead once 2k25 drops I feel like waiting for its price to drop is useless too. I hope 2k25 adds enough for me to finally be interested again.
Count me in for another vote for getting rid of MyFaction. Also bring back the SuperCharger. I want the ability back to add all the characters, belts, etc. I think I’m done with this broken ass game and will not be buying WWE 2k25.
Nah adding something into universe mode and they say it'll break everything? It's already broke like he said and I CALL BULLSHIT they're just lazy as hell
It’s the truth. They’re using old code mixed with theirs. Not having the dev time to make a new mode in their language gives them major problems. I might be optimistic but I’m betting they’re letting universe die and a new mode will be introduced for 2k25. They will never get ahold of universe mode in the state it’s in.
I figured out the issue. WWE 2k24 is one of my all time favorite wrestling games now, but that's because of my own effort. I've messed with sliders, adjusted settings, created my own arenas. BUT THE BIGGEST ISSUE with base game feeling stale is that none of the wrestlers feel like themselves. Everyone for the most part has the same basic "standing elbow drop" move-set. In my game (after also playing with their stats), Randy Orton vs John Cena doesn't feel like two video game characters robotically jogging around a ring. It FEELS like Randy Orton vs. John Cena.
They haven't given me a reason to upgrade from 2K23. I even have 2K24 from PS Plus, and I'm still playing 2K23 due to the roster and customization. I have no desire to play the same game, minus all my customization, that's just insane.
I'd honestly have them take a look at the submission system in UFC 2 from THQ on Xbox 360. I think that would likely be the best. Unfortunately, mini games, no matter which one, are terrible.
So keep and add.. My rise Showcase Add in story designer Add in Road to WM Injury mechanics Redo the submission system Add more wrestlers which is a given Add weapon mechanics / physics Get rid of or upgrade... My universe mode My faction If 2K is scared of breaking the game engine then why not build a new one on the side for 2K26 exclusively for current gen consoles. ???????
@@theprowrestlingshootfor real bro universe mode is complete trash create a story has been highly requested this year tho so I’ll be surprised if it’s not in next Year’s 2K and if anything disappointed 💯
I know it's a 2 week old video but everything you said in this is what I'm looking for story designer making it online, much better weapon physics like before the selling of landing on the ladder etc but yeah i agree with what you said in this video I just don't think they will and you're totally right about 2k25 being it's last chance, I just don't think they care that much but that's my opinion but anyways let's just hope right...
I may be in the minority, but all I want are the 2k16-2k19 controls back. The controls were essentially the same for over a decade and the fact that I have to pause the game to look at a combo list just to make sure I'm not doing the same move over and over, I just can't get with it
This was a great video & I agree 100% the next game needs to have that gameplay quality no one asked for that huge paywall for superstar models we just want a fun wrestling game with working improvements going back to games like SVR 06-07 for backstage interactions SVR 2011 for gameplay, weapon mechanics, universe mode & if they bring back Road To WrestleMania or Season Mode that’ll be perfect. 💯
I generally like the game a lot and actually liked the 2k24 upgrade/added elements to MyFaction. Obviously the mode is designed for people to shell out cash (which I don't) but at least the grind has some cool rewards. They also presented some genuinely challening matches (Live Events) to win cards, rewards. Lot of upside to mode if they do it right. The biggest upgrades need to be to Universe. Bringing back 'Create a Story' mode that would be community shareable would be my dream addition.
I just want the story designer back. It would be amazing with the better graphics and would make people who make story based content on RUclips much more easier.
7:12 im a online only guy and yes preach bro. Make THE SUBMISSION MECHANIC ACTUALLY FAIR AND ACTUALLY MAKE IT TO WHERE YOU HAVE TO EARN TO PIN! So there 4 somone can't just get you out of the match as soon as they feel like it because they know you are too hurt its so bs
It has to be a totally new and improved game to keep the fans buying it. Servers should be extended and players should be listened to and the creation suite needs a total overhall. They need to stop locking wrestlers you got free the year before behind a paywall
i always hated submission reactions when wrestlers were in holds.they barely move their body to sell it. Only way to have fun with wwe games is to play old ones as 2k has long way away
My biggest disappointment was the career mode, I hate this new trend of having to do certain things within a match to progress through it, what happened to just doing the matches without having to hit a frog splash off the top right corner or 5 body slams in a match I felt the roster was the best we’ve had, the DLC content was a little disappointing really but it worked for my needs for my channel As for 2K25 I’m on the fence right now, do I need to pay out another £100 for a deluxe version so I can get 5 versions of triple h or the undertaker?? Mostly it will depend on the game roster and any new match types, if it’s just a copy and paste of 2K24 then I doubt I will need it and will carry on as I am doing
You do not have to spend money for Myfaction cards. You just need to keep up with the timeline. If you keep up with the live events, and learn how to earn MFP fast with the badges, you can easily get all the persona cards. I have them all and never spent 1$ on VC. I love the grind and how they constantly keep updating the live events. It gives a reason to keep coming back and playing all year.
I've played My Faction all year. Players like Rival is Ringside has played all year. It is not just as easy as keeping up with the timeline. Hours upon hours are spent to earn MFPs. It's not a short thing you can just "do". I've got over 700 hours into this year's game and 500 hours are all dedicated to MF. First off, the mode is simply not fun. No matter which event you play. It's a spam mode where you try to win as fast as possible in order to start the next to keep earning MFPs, finishing live events, doing proving grounds, weekly towers, etc. I also have every persona card. But it was no easy task to get by any stretch of the imagination. The point is that the mode is not for the majority of players, yet they are trying to force it to everyone. Not everyone has 700 hours to spare on the game, but want these models (that were in previous games for free). If you love the grind, then that's great! Enjoy it. But don't expect others to feel the same.
They wish. Even if you Grind all Year. Even if you spend 0$ on it. Even if you unlock EVERYTHING. Come next Year Its all for Nothing. Me, i dont play My Faction anymore. And it annoys me That the Main focus of a Wrestling Game is on a Card Collector Cashgrab.
I think even if a wwe2k game came out that replaced MyFaction with Road To WrestleMania(wont happen) and fixed My Universe(wont happen) it would probably still be bad because theyd try charging you 5.99 for each wrestler you want to do RTW with or something
Also get rid of mycareer it’s only enough time you can go from rookie to wwe champ. Do a story mode like they use to in the old games. Maybe bring back road to wrestlemania. But I’m afraid they’ll mess it up
Its a yearly video game, so I dont have massive expectations when it comes to changes....I believe they made a few decisions 3 years ago that handcuffed some options and will keep them limited this year and next. With all the modding and issues, I dont expect to see Create a story anytime soon. I dont believe they are there yet to handle that mode and the issues that will come with it. So that's the last thing I expect to see added. I do enjoy the game as it is, of course, I have issues with decisions they made and a list of things I'd want to see added....I go into this year expecting roughly the same things from the last 2 years when it comes to what they will add and feature.
remove MyRise and Showcase modes, and instead focus on offering a "Road to WrestleMania" with a more meaningful storyline and impactful choices. Additionally, they should bring back the Story Designer feature, allowing players to create their own stories, as 2K can't do their job properly.
I'm not expecting a perfect game, but time after time, we got "STABILITY IMPROVEMENTS" without the improvements. Also there are several features like the target system, entrance settings and Community Creations that just simply don't work. My Faction is the shiny new thing but not everyone cares about that mode. I just want things to work is that too much to ask 2K
It would be nice to have something similar to the breaking point submission system in the THQ era WWE games maybe not that exactly but something similar that's less button mashing I don't like the analog stick mini game either with that circle I hope they can come up with something different like how in the first SmackDown versus raw you just mash buttons until you got to a rope break or something that would be cool mechanic to add back into the game
I just believe only bad sales will force a change i hope if wwe 2k25 is just like 2k24 2.0 everyone says fuck this and we ain’t buying this shit
Sell my faction as a stand alone game and see if anyone buys it😅
FACTS. That mode makes 0 sense. It exposes how money hungry 2K can be.
@therealaries1035 my point exactly.
What’s sad is I see Dolts buying it
@Amego067 2k are more interested in my faction than the game
MYRise & MY GM as well!!
if 2k doesnt heavily promote universe mode we already know its barely touched again and i am not buying the same game again this year ,compared to nba games its so bad and poor
to be fair, 24 was a huge step up from 23.
@theultimatefarmer0 it was not.same game but a couple new matches and a bigger showcase. Tbat is not huge step up at all. Visually presentation audio gameplay it was the same. 2k has to step up and do a real step up because it doesn't not come close to its nba games
@@wingedhussar1453as a player that plays big nba and wwe, I will say 24 was a better year for WWE. NBA 2k has been more or less the same for a decade. They’re both essentially the same game but 24 felt better for WWE and that’s sad tbf lol
@Quentinthemudkip there is wayyy more effort and actual development in nba 2k games. Presentarion wise its not even comparable. Wwe 2k games are like 10 years behind .its clear to see how badebones wwe 2k games are
@@wingedhussar1453 yes I think NBA2k is better I was just referring to the jump from 23-24 for both games. I do think WWE2k is barebones but had more content added than NBA2K did in that year. Sorry for not explaining myself fella.
I wanna see universe mode like 2k19 (promos,intros,)
5v5 Matches. Also more freedom on creating matches like war games .
Agreed.
every year its like same thing 'we want this vs what comes out' if the game bombs then they will listen.
but I really believe the every year turn around is only hurting the game ufc game is every 2 to 3 years. if wwe came out every 2 years and just have dlc and updates, characters can be added and more time and care into a soild game can happen amongst them walking through the arena like here comes the pain to end up in time square or London so many memories with my cousin playing 6 person match 3 way tornado tag
to think that booker t and stone cold famous spot is the supermarket , imagine career mode you can wrestler in the supermarket go crazy pin milk everywhere. a great homage to booker n austin in career mode.
Yes 5v5 matches is my number 1 thing I want
Unfortunately 2ks approach will always be 5 steps back just to move forward 2 steps to get the community happy…they need to make it like svr11 and 2k14
@TariqKhan-xm5mr as long as 2K is in control of tge license, unfortunately what they equate to a successful game is. "How many units did we sell?" "How many pre-orders dis we sell?" "How much VC dis we sell?" Just so they can dump all that money into the new NBA title and neither game works leaving fans dissapointed 😒
Facts!
2k14 was so damn good
Talking about a company going several steps back, but if it’s for the sake of making 2011/2K14 2.0, it’s fine.
I’m glad you touched on weapon physics first and even went back to it. Nobody else who makes WWE 2K content ever talks about it and it makes me feel like I’m the only one who cares about weapon mechanics. Do people not remember how much fun that was and how much that added to a match from SVR 11 - WWE 2K14
@@KwanDon22 SvR11 was goated. Can't believe we are in 2024 and so restricted
I've been playing past games like 2k17 and 18
I miss that old Play style they need that back
Its wrestling game not a fighting game
You don't see roman dodging a claymore by doing a roll through it doesn't work like that
BRING BACK SIMULATION
Facts. I've been playing SVR 11, No Mercy, and WCW VS NWO REVENGE
The problem is that they take the wrong thing from simulation and wrong things from simulation. When they go with simulation, they think about removing arcade elements such as throwing people freely off cages, unique weapon mechanics, etc. And when they go more into the video game style, they go fighting stances, combos, and slowing moves down, so they have a lot of setup.
1:40 totally agree. Screw 'MyFaction' gambling scheme and screw the company 2K.After so many years of disappointing games, WWE should *fire them and give the rights* to a better developer ^^
My faction personas was definitely an issue plus the lack of play in universe mode. AI sucks. I’m gonna pass on 2k25
@@SQootSMEChannel fair enough
Boycott 2k25 and send 2k a message. MYFaction is all they care about and its sickening. The game is full of bugs and is neutered. Online is garbage. Universe mode is broken. Created Wrestlers hair gets removed. AI does suck. Forget it.
Yeah, unfortunately this just won't be the case for the majority.
Online doesn’t affect me. Never played the mode, never will. Shouldn’t even be a thing in my opinion.
@jmiyagi12345 online matches don't even work properly and have input lag. The server are also very bad
The 2K WWE games will never go beyond
great video
Thank you, man!
hey I know that guy. Hey uce
@theprowrestlingshoot first time seeing you, and I agree. Nicely edited, fair, and to the point.
@Hexx_Iztenze Welcome! I appreciate it, man! Feel free to check out some of our other content.
Love you guys supporting each other ‼️
I would merge Universe and GM Mode together. Then we can have a mode where the creativity and freedom still exists but also the financial and competitive brand aspects of GM mode brings you into a situation of a booker where you have to be much more strategic
How a game is nominated that doesn't work 100 percent
I got no clue
I just can't wait to hear Bryan Williams tell us "We hear you." Like he does every single year...gonna be great!!!!
I know Bryan personally. He does hear the fans. But at the end of the day, he doesn't run the company. 2K decides what makes the cut. These devs have books of ideas they want in. Very little, make it in the game each year due to quota. They are limited because of WWE and 2K. Time is not on this games side, which is why I wish they would take 2 years per game.
He just came back lol
@@1v3tv79 he worked on 23 and 24. He was only gone for 20 and 22
As a fellow content creator I really enjoyed this video. I really liked how you did the cuts, sounds, and made a point.
I totally agree with the points you were making one of my biggest issues with the series has been the focus on my faction feels like it's been pushing me away from the game instead of pulling me towards it or to try to find something that's for me. I am one of those people on the cusp of either backing away from this game or trying to find mods on PC in the future.
First of all, Thank you! Second, you are not wrong. I feel like there are more people in the same boat than you might realize. 2K25 is going to be interesting. Either they double down, and risk losing the license. Or they make it right and keep the fan base.
What 2K needs is frostbite ufc graphics camera man at ringside and the prime cart
Wwe 2k25 will be wwe2k24 with a smaller roster filled out by retired or deceased wrestlers and even more my faction 😢😢😢
You limit your fans, expect a very vocal fanbase. It’s not just with anger, but with passion. And yes, “largest gate record”, nominations for rewards, but let’s not ignore the fact of the big issues. Excellent video sir!
Thanks, brotha!
I would love to see a draft in Universe Mode.
It won't happen. Because they don't know how to manage it. The dev that does universe mode said it would completely break the game.
@@theprowrestlingshoot I don't get this. 2K has had the game for over 10 years. I just went back and watched www.youtube.com/@BrendenPlayz do his 2K14 Universe series just to compare to today. A lot of what players want is in that game. It's not perfect, but if they would have built from that point until today the right way, good lord this would be a great game! How is it possible for someone to put out a list of 30 things 2K14 did better than 2K24? Blows my mind!
@@GamerDad4444well we have to remember that Yukes were apart of the development team and the last time they worked with 2K was 2k19 and that’s by far the greatest 2K game in recent years. It went downhill from there because we got a whole new dev team that made the monstrosity 2k20 and so on
WWE 2K games will always be the same with the same problems, because people keep buying them anyway. The only way to have a revolution would be not to buy it, I stopped after 2k23 and I hope people start doing the same thing with 2k25 (it will always be the same buggy shit with myfaction at the forefront anyway)
I bought the deluxe addition of WWE2k24, likely won’t even be purchasing 2k25
Yoooo. W vid fam. Editing is crazy 🫡. It’s wild that SOOO many pro wrestling gameplay features are missing from a game that is supposed to be about pro wrestling. You really can’t make this stuff up 😂
Thank you, brotha! Yeah, it's baffling at this point.
I can't remember which game it was, but I seem to remember that even if you didn't injure your opponant, you could still beat them up enough that they would disappear for a few weeks.
I want them to bring back when u could add ur own music to the entrances. Everytime they put the British Bulldog in the game I always want to change his theme song to the attitude era heel theme when he wrestled in jeans in boots. Put all 3 members of Demolition and Road Warriors in the game and more wrestlers that haven't been in the game yet.
First thing they need to do is get rid of the fighting stance.
I honestly just want more creative rival reactions. Like one where a character returns and the commentary and the rival act surprised. Most rivalry actions shouldn’t be locked behind none title matches it’s annoying
I want Road to WrestleMania back and I will continue to say it until the day it finally happens lol
I'm with you!
Exactly but these new fans don't like good stuff
@@nickdelaney6953 All I know is I’d rather have Road to WrestleMania than MyFaction that I don’t even use or showcase mode that’s literally just endless objectives of stuff we’ve already probably seen in real life… Road to WrestleMania would give content creators something to actually get hyped about
I'm not buying 25.
40+ alternative outfits locked behind a paywall gambling mode.
Same glitches in creation mode that were an issue in 2k22!
I actually did some MyFaction yesterday and got booted to my home screen. When I went to spend points.
I had to play the same live event 11 times to get a survivor series pack that had nothing in it!! It felt like a waste of time. It is a damn boring chore.
How does a bronze card lose a match to one finisher the first time and kick out of 3 diamond card finishers the second and 3rd match?
Glitches, removed and replaced content. Etc is bad, but MyFaction has killed it for me.
I'm out.
Not to mention the hour long Download to Update My Faction just to be able to use the Online Funktions like Community Creations.
Until Yukes comes back or the dev team starts to actually care and realize that it’s possible to remove the unnecessary parts and add in the parts that we truly want, we will never get a good WWE 2k. The last WWE 2K game that was somewhat perfect was 2k19 & Yukes are the ones that developed it. 2k23 was my last WWE game & It’s truly heart breaking watching this go down under
Overhaul the create an arena. Add arena banners for us to add and remove logos, add new arena templates like the classic WCW Monday Nitro '95, WCW Thunder '98, WWF Raw is War '98-'99, WWF Raw Is War '00, WWF SmackDown! '00, ECW Barely Legal '97, ECW Hardcore Heaven '99, WWF WrestleMania X8 '02, and more. Add arena nameplates (like in WWE '13 and WWE 2k14) to represent the show. Hopefully, they can implement in WWE 2k25.
Universe mode needs fixing
Ai keeps eating heavy attacks and running attacks(there's a small window when ai initiates a grab or an attack where if you press the heavy attack button, you can easily hit and keep spamming heavy attacks). Also,they introduced a new bug in 2k24 where Ai doesn't reverse any diving turnbuckle attacks to standing ai. They didn't fix this despite many people raising this issue on multiple platforms. Also, it's childish that reversal prompt for a particular move always appear at the same time mid move.
no matter what they do, they’ve already let us down so many times. Thats why i dont trust 2K regardless of what they add to the new games. It’ll be either buggy, or have lots of missing features.
I always have to have hope. They are the only game in town with a massive budget unfortunately.
Nah same shit every year games gonna suck like they all do
Imagine a career mode where you play a wrestlers career throughout different eras of WWE history 🔥
You were spot on with everything. I never experienced story designer, but it sounded awesome when it was in the games back then. I hope it returns in 2k25
Thanks for watching, man! I predict story designer is coming back.
Its the only Thing that can make me give a Damn about the Franchise.
If you ask the Fans What they want and ignore their answer, Why bother asking at all?
They better off skipping a release than they are if they take out universe mode
Create a story and create a PPV would work just fine without a universe mode. This mode is cooked.
They did skip a year (2k21), and STILL don’t know how to make a good wrestling game. Hell, even their basketball fambase is complaining about THAT game. Something tells me 2k is making too much money to give a damn at this point.
All I need is Create a Finisher, Create a Signature, & The ability to use your MyRise Character in Arcade Modes
Since 2k20 I've felt so iffy with buying these games. Each year has been pretty weak since then.
I won't pre-order 2k25
I won't buy it unless reviews are really different.
With what My Faction has become, broken games, and weak DLC... I'm over 2k
I'd rather emulate my old svr games at this point.
You made some really good points in this video and really made me miss the older games.
SVR is ALWAYS a treat.
Been boycotting since 2K18. Unless Universe Mode becomes the main focus (along with a return of Story Designer), I will gladly continue my boycott streak
If they don’t fix universe mode and add create a story I’m not buying it
The game needs more and more and more but who's listening 😔
😊 LIKE I SAID BEFORE, NO MY FACTION,.... MY CAREER PLAY OUT LIKE GTA/ WWE2K24
SHOWCASE MODE CALLED BEST ERA SHOWCASE... 6 STORIES PER ERA LIKE ROAD 2 WRESTLEMANIA WITH ANIMATION CUTSCENES... NO SLING SHOT TEC ...
SEASON/ UNIVERSE MODE PLAY OUT LIKE SVR SERIES 2006 ,2007 , AND 2011 ,... CREATE A STORY LIKE WWE2K14 WITH OPTION FOR GM
My Faction ain't going anywhere, unfortunately. It may even get worse.
I feel they are slowly going to change GM Mode to 2ks version of Universe Mode Story designer would be perfect and the ability to fully customize the show and Championships you decide to manage. I’m still pretty shocked there is no stat tracker on championships in GM. May sound weird but I literally only play universe now to track championship reigns lol
The mode is just cooked, man. 14 years of dealing with this. Just give us a new revolutionary mode, and scrap that trash. It's taking up game space and for what ? MITB cash ins not to work year after year ? No promos, nothing new that represents WWE TV ? Give me Create a PPV back and create a story and I'll be happy.
get rid of the great cash cow...my faction!
It won't happen, lol.
@@theprowrestlingshoot -i know...but that's what I'd .like to see...that and bring back create a story mode...
I haven't bought a 2K game since they took out the chain wrestling. I don't plan on buying 2k25 unless the game play and AI is there. I don't care about the WWE experience, just focus on the gameplay.
The WWE experience is the gameplay tho. Chain wrestling and good AI would represent what you see on TV every week. Those gameplay features are absolutely needed to make a good sim.
That thumbnail and the editing COOKS! Great stuff Jesse , completely agree with everything said.
Thanks, brotha 🤝
We need season mode back
They should fix universe mode. Like make it less predictable less scripted more action happens in the matches. Also, manager should interact more in the matches. Make it true dynamic universe.
I would like a career mode of the same style as 2K19 and 2K20 because my rise sucks. For the showcase mode of the game's cutscenes and not archive cutscenes, as well as more combat. The return of the old backstage.
A more complete roster, more type of match. One important thing, that the game is only released on PS5
I get it for story mode and creation, piece of advice make use of Spotify connection, bring back creative a finisher and create a story, but with a twist create a story ideas can be used as storylines in WWE Universe Mode, and create a finisher has 5 options rather than 3 corner grapple, regular grapple, diving, rope grapple, and submission.
My hopes for any future WWE game is that they bring back weapon physics/steel chair interactions/double-stacking tables. I also wish they would bring back create a finisher like in SvR 2011, but that to me feels like nothing more than a pipe dream at this point. Create a story, like you mentioned, would be great, but I don't have high hopes for it. 2K really seems to not give a shit about it's fans and just phones it in year after year because they know us fans will still buy their game no matter what.
While thoroughly enjoying the channel, I am intrigued by the absence of discussions regarding the potential implementation of online and local cooperative options in MY RISE. I fondly recall playing SmackDown! Know Your Role, a game that offered an exceptional cooperative experience. In this game, players could team up with friends as a tag team or a fraction and embark on an endless series of custom storylines. The prospect of pursuing the Bloodline and Judgment Day, accompanied by the introduction of a new, fresh faction with the assistance of friends or betrayal from those same allies, remains highly appealing. 😎😎😎
@@elizardovaldez2499 Online is coming.
I wish wwe 2k would make a arcade game like smackdown vs raw them games where fun to play
Motion capture VS Key Framed animations.
I agree, I would put create a pay per view and take universe mode out for the time being so they can create their own universe mode. they got to get rid of Superstar universe mode, and the issues they are having is starring at their faces. it all comes down to coding the game properly and 2K seems to be having trouble doing that. they got to take all those features they added in universe mode and start from the bottom and work their way to the top to make that mode work.
Agreed.
Sure. But i fear 2K has the Same Problem many Developers have nowadays:
Too many Activists That are Bad at their Job:writing Code.
Too many Shortsighted Managers That put the emphasis on creating Revenue for the Company instead of creating a good Game.
Seeing the Fanbase as Cashcows ready to be Milked.
Yea I refuse to even give 2k another chance after 24.. nothing will change yall can continue falling for the broken promises and hamster wheel im done
So far what I got from 2k24 is:
-Boring gameplay and storyline in undisputed mode
-Stupid goals in showcase mode (target arm to yellow) after giving your opponent your signature move and him being head and body crippled already
- Universe mode is boring and to restrict
- Matches against AI are unappealing
- GM mode trying to match ESoccer myLeague mode
-Having a paywall behind an already pricey game
So far for me 2k14 was the best 2k released, I wish I could see 2k14 features with SVR + 2k21 mechanics, but 2K is more of an ubisoft at this point then anything else thinking on releasing 2k25 when 2k24 is still full of bugs
Yo the limitations of CAWs and Universe Mode really annoyed the hell outta me. But what takes the icing on the cake, is showcase mode. I hope they bring back Road to Wrestlemania or do eras like Golden, Attitude, Ruthless Aggression, and Modern. Lot of showcase matches, without transitioning to the real life match, and less objectives in the match. That 💩 was annoying, I couldn’t play it after The Rock vs Stone Cold X7!
at 0:17 what cm punk creation did you use?
(apologies for mad english)
@@red73577 those are persona cards.
Since 2k18 i bought every WWE game but I didn't buy 2k24 for some reason.
It just never made me hyped about it enough for me to buy it. I would have liked to play the Mania showcase but spending 60 bucks on it was kinda too much for me and since they close the server already after 1 year and community creations will be dead once 2k25 drops I feel like waiting for its price to drop is useless too.
I hope 2k25 adds enough for me to finally be interested again.
Count me in for another vote for getting rid of MyFaction. Also bring back the SuperCharger. I want the ability back to add all the characters, belts, etc. I think I’m done with this broken ass game and will not be buying WWE 2k25.
Nah adding something into universe mode and they say it'll break everything? It's already broke like he said and I CALL BULLSHIT they're just lazy as hell
It’s the truth. They’re using old code mixed with theirs. Not having the dev time to make a new mode in their language gives them major problems. I might be optimistic but I’m betting they’re letting universe die and a new mode will be introduced for 2k25. They will never get ahold of universe mode in the state it’s in.
I figured out the issue. WWE 2k24 is one of my all time favorite wrestling games now, but that's because of my own effort. I've messed with sliders, adjusted settings, created my own arenas. BUT THE BIGGEST ISSUE with base game feeling stale is that none of the wrestlers feel like themselves. Everyone for the most part has the same basic "standing elbow drop" move-set. In my game (after also playing with their stats), Randy Orton vs John Cena doesn't feel like two video game characters robotically jogging around a ring. It FEELS like Randy Orton vs. John Cena.
AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD GET RID OF THE SQUEAKY TURNBUCKLE! WHO THOUGHT THAT WAS A GOOD IDEA?!
💀
Give us more weapons, environmental interactions.. a traversable backstage like the "Smackdown" games
The thing is that the devs don't even watch the product because if they do they would know how to make a proper wrestling game
They watch the product. Time is not on their side.
They haven't given me a reason to upgrade from 2K23. I even have 2K24 from PS Plus, and I'm still playing 2K23 due to the roster and customization. I have no desire to play the same game, minus all my customization, that's just insane.
@@Grayfox111 fair enough.
Great points! What would you replace the submission system with?
I'd honestly have them take a look at the submission system in UFC 2 from THQ on Xbox 360. I think that would likely be the best. Unfortunately, mini games, no matter which one, are terrible.
@@theprowrestlingshoot I looked up some vids and I don't quit get it. Can you make a video on how it would translate to wrestling/WWE2K
Bring back breaking point 😂
@Sircartier651 nah
@@EliteEasyE yes
So keep and add..
My rise
Showcase
Add in story designer
Add in Road to WM
Injury mechanics
Redo the submission system
Add more wrestlers which is a given
Add weapon mechanics / physics
Get rid of or upgrade...
My universe mode
My faction
If 2K is scared of breaking the game engine then why not build a new one on the side for 2K26 exclusively for current gen consoles. ???????
2K25 needs to be a modern day 2K19, with simulation elements and gameplay and extra content.
The frustration i got with this game ,i never wanna experience again.
It's unfortunate.
Take out universe mode is crazy they just need to fix it
They been trying to fix it for 14 years. Literally. Enough is enough, lol. Give me something different. That mode is cooked.
@@theprowrestlingshootfor real bro universe mode is complete trash create a story has been highly requested this year tho so I’ll be surprised if it’s not in next Year’s 2K and if anything disappointed 💯
I know it's a 2 week old video but everything you said in this is what I'm looking for story designer making it online, much better weapon physics like before the selling of landing on the ladder etc but yeah i agree with what you said in this video I just don't think they will and you're totally right about 2k25 being it's last chance, I just don't think they care that much but that's my opinion but anyways let's just hope right...
I may be in the minority, but all I want are the 2k16-2k19 controls back. The controls were essentially the same for over a decade and the fact that I have to pause the game to look at a combo list just to make sure I'm not doing the same move over and over, I just can't get with it
I loved those controls!
This was a great video & I agree 100% the next game needs to have that gameplay quality no one asked for that huge paywall for superstar models we just want a fun wrestling game with working improvements going back to games like SVR 06-07 for backstage interactions SVR 2011 for gameplay, weapon mechanics, universe mode & if they bring back Road To WrestleMania or Season Mode that’ll be perfect. 💯
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the support. I agree 100%
@ No problem brother support cost 💲0.00 anytime I can support I will plus I really enjoy this channel so keep up the great work 👏🏾👏🏾
I generally like the game a lot and actually liked the 2k24 upgrade/added elements to MyFaction. Obviously the mode is designed for people to shell out cash (which I don't) but at least the grind has some cool rewards. They also presented some genuinely challening matches (Live Events) to win cards, rewards. Lot of upside to mode if they do it right. The biggest upgrades need to be to Universe. Bringing back 'Create a Story' mode that would be community shareable would be my dream addition.
I'm glad you are enjoying the game!
Yukes made all the good games . Wwe games died after they left.
I just want the story designer back. It would be amazing with the better graphics and would make people who make story based content on RUclips much more easier.
Facts.
a wider customization in mygm, universe mode and story mode would be great.
Absolutely!
Was gonna buy 2k24 since I upgraded to a new gen console recently. But 2k25 is dropping in march so I’ll just wait it out
I hope they add war games for custom arenas
7:12 im a online only guy and yes preach bro. Make THE SUBMISSION MECHANIC ACTUALLY FAIR AND ACTUALLY MAKE IT TO WHERE YOU HAVE TO EARN TO PIN! So there 4 somone can't just get you out of the match as soon as they feel like it because they know you are too hurt its so bs
To be honest 2K24 is my second favorite of all time. Behind 2k19.
Glad you enjoy it.
It has to be a totally new and improved game to keep the fans buying it.
Servers should be extended and players should be listened to and the creation suite needs a total overhall.
They need to stop locking wrestlers you got free the year before behind a paywall
i always hated submission reactions when wrestlers were in holds.they barely move their body to sell it.
Only way to have fun with wwe games is to play old ones as 2k has long way away
Facts!
Well I hope they have more entrance themes or allow us to upload music
Here's hoping it does get better. Fantastic video. You made valid points as usual.
Thanks, man! Here's to hoping it gets better!
My biggest disappointment was the career mode, I hate this new trend of having to do certain things within a match to progress through it, what happened to just doing the matches without having to hit a frog splash off the top right corner or 5 body slams in a match
I felt the roster was the best we’ve had, the DLC content was a little disappointing really but it worked for my needs for my channel
As for 2K25 I’m on the fence right now, do I need to pay out another £100 for a deluxe version so I can get 5 versions of triple h or the undertaker?? Mostly it will depend on the game roster and any new match types, if it’s just a copy and paste of 2K24 then I doubt I will need it and will carry on as I am doing
You do not have to spend money for Myfaction cards. You just need to keep up with the timeline. If you keep up with the live events, and learn how to earn MFP fast with the badges, you can easily get all the persona cards. I have them all and never spent 1$ on VC. I love the grind and how they constantly keep updating the live events. It gives a reason to keep coming back and playing all year.
I've played My Faction all year. Players like Rival is Ringside has played all year. It is not just as easy as keeping up with the timeline. Hours upon hours are spent to earn MFPs. It's not a short thing you can just "do". I've got over 700 hours into this year's game and 500 hours are all dedicated to MF. First off, the mode is simply not fun. No matter which event you play. It's a spam mode where you try to win as fast as possible in order to start the next to keep earning MFPs, finishing live events, doing proving grounds, weekly towers, etc. I also have every persona card. But it was no easy task to get by any stretch of the imagination. The point is that the mode is not for the majority of players, yet they are trying to force it to everyone. Not everyone has 700 hours to spare on the game, but want these models (that were in previous games for free). If you love the grind, then that's great! Enjoy it. But don't expect others to feel the same.
They wish. Even if you Grind all Year. Even if you spend 0$ on it. Even if you unlock EVERYTHING.
Come next Year Its all for Nothing.
Me, i dont play My Faction anymore. And it annoys me That the Main focus of a Wrestling Game is on a Card Collector Cashgrab.
Great Video…. Great Points…… EXCELLENT Production 🔥
Thank you, brotha! I really appreciate that.
I think even if a wwe2k game came out that replaced MyFaction with Road To WrestleMania(wont happen) and fixed My Universe(wont happen) it would probably still be bad because theyd try charging you 5.99 for each wrestler you want to do RTW with or something
That's 2K for ya.
Also get rid of mycareer it’s only enough time you can go from rookie to wwe champ. Do a story mode like they use to in the old games. Maybe bring back road to wrestlemania. But I’m afraid they’ll mess it up
This is was the best 2k since 19 I just want show entrance and promos back in universe
Agreed.
just copy and paste 2k19 universe mode and add onto it universe mode in 2k19 was fun and didnt just feel like you was playing random matches
How is the gameplay going in the right direction , when I beat the CPU most of the time on legend difficulty with a simple grapple move?
I meant the QOL features. The CPU i said in the video was completely ruined.
Its a yearly video game, so I dont have massive expectations when it comes to changes....I believe they made a few decisions 3 years ago that handcuffed some options and will keep them limited this year and next.
With all the modding and issues, I dont expect to see Create a story anytime soon. I dont believe they are there yet to handle that mode and the issues that will come with it. So that's the last thing I expect to see added.
I do enjoy the game as it is, of course, I have issues with decisions they made and a list of things I'd want to see added....I go into this year expecting roughly the same things from the last 2 years when it comes to what they will add and feature.
remove MyRise and Showcase modes, and instead focus on offering a "Road to WrestleMania" with a more meaningful storyline and impactful choices. Additionally, they should bring back the Story Designer feature, allowing players to create their own stories, as 2K can't do their job properly.
I'm not expecting a perfect game, but time after time, we got "STABILITY IMPROVEMENTS" without the improvements. Also there are several features like the target system, entrance settings and Community Creations that just simply don't work. My Faction is the shiny new thing but not everyone cares about that mode. I just want things to work is that too much to ask 2K
Well said
They need to fix the elimination chamber matches people drop out and turned into a.i they can’t even get that right
It would be nice to have something similar to the breaking point submission system in the THQ era WWE games maybe not that exactly but something similar that's less button mashing I don't like the analog stick mini game either with that circle I hope they can come up with something different like how in the first SmackDown versus raw you just mash buttons until you got to a rope break or something that would be cool mechanic to add back into the game