WWE 2K23 (2023) built on the success of WWE 2K22 with refined gameplay and expanded modes. John Cena was the cover star, and the Showcase mode focused on his career from an unusual perspective: players faced Cena as his greatest rivals to “beat the man.”

MyGM mode was expanded with more depth, allowing multiple seasons, brands, and rivalries. MyRISE career mode offered branching paths, while Universe Mode and online play added replayability. WWE 2K23 was praised for polish and depth, solidifying 2K’s comeback after years of turbulence.