For the first time in a WWE game, players can compete in the brutal double-ring, double-cage match type, which has been praised for its chaotic and fun implementation.
The game features several expanded modes that offer hundreds of hours of content:
This story mode offers two distinct paths—"The Lock" (male) and "The Legacy" (female second-generation)—both of which are noted for being more focused and engaging than previous years' narratives.
The game retains its simplified grappling and combo-based striking but introduces more strategic depth with a significant emphasis on stamina , which affects speed and vulnerability.
WWE 2K23 is widely considered the most visually impressive wrestling game to date.