Previously, 2K Games talked about the pre-order bonuses for this year’s WWE 2K19 , which are storied lucha superstar Rey Mysterio and recent WWE get and UFC hall of fame inductee Ronda Rousey. We also learned current WWE champion AJ Styles was also revealed as the cover athlete. Now, 2K Games has announced the special edition for this year. It’s all about the Nature Boy, Ric Flair. Of course, the name alone may be worth the plunge for some wrestling fans.
Indeed, this year the set is officially branded as the WWE 2K19 Wooooo! Edition, which is pretty incredible in and of itself. Not only does the set come with all sorts of Ric Flair-themed goodies, but it also comes packed with playable characters and ring attire aside from the pre-order set, which will be exclusive to the Wooooo! Edition at launch.
Here is the full list of contents, per an official press release:
- Copy of WWE 2K19 Deluxe Edition
- Access to WWE 2K19 Season Pass digital content (details announced this summer);
- Exclusive playable WWE Hall of Famers (’80s-inspired): “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat;
- Exclusive playable characters: “Macho Man” Randy Savage (WrestleMania® VIII) and Undertaker (2002);
- Exclusive playable arena: Starrcade 1983;
- Exclusive in-game attire: Ric Flair (WrestleMania 24 robe) and Charlotte Flair (WrestleMania 32 robe);
- Access to WWE 2K19 pre-order bonus digital content (playable Rey Mysterio “Royal Rumble 2018” character and playable Ronda Rousey “WrestleMania 34/‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper-inspired” character);
- WWE® SuperCard limited edition cards featuring WWE 2K19 cover Superstar AJ Styles, as well as an AJ-themed WWE 2K19 cardback.
- Exclusive premium packaging;
- Exclusive and individually numbered WWE Hall of Fame replica ring;
- Exclusive “Nature Boy”-inspired Funko Pop! figurine;
- Fanatics limited edition commemorative plaque featuring a fabric piece from Ric’s iconic pink or purple robe;
- WWE SuperCard limited edition cards featuring Ric and Charlotte Flair, as well as a Ric-themed WWE 2K19 cardback.
WWE 2K19 will launch on October 9, 2018 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, with no Switch version this year after an undercooked port last year. Customers who get the Deluxe Edition or Wooooo! Edition will get early access to the game on October 5, 2018.
Source: Press Release