The third DLC forWWE 2K24is here with the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ starring former NFL punter for the New Orleans Saints and now the host ofThe Pat McAfee Showand co-commentator of WWE flagship weekly show,Raw.With the release of the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ forWWE 2K24, I had the opportunity to chat with2Kcreative game designer at Visual Concepts, Bryan Wiliams about what we can expect to see in the highly anticipated DLC.Check out the trailer for the WWE 2K24 ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ below!“Outside of Pat McAfee, you’re also getting three other playable characters, namely co-hosts ofThe Pat McAfee Show- Super Bowl Champion, AJ Hawk, former NFL cornerback, Darius Butler as well as Ty Schmidt and Boston Connor,” Bryan reveals.AdvertComing from the world of the NFL, Pat McAfee is not a natural professional wrestler, as such, he will not have the same move sets as renowned veterans such as Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns or John Cena. That being said, McAfee does have unique moves both in real-life WWE and inWWE 2K24, including signature and finishers to end a match in style.“One of McAfee’s signature moves will be his running, pop-up Superplex from the top rope as well as a Code Red aka Canadian Destroyer. As for his finisher move, he has a Punt to the head, befitting of his role in the NFL. McAfee will also have a unique move-set, as well as some new taunts,” Bryan explains.2KMuch like EA Sports FC and NBA 2K, player ratings are always a hot topic of discussion between real-life wrestlers and fans. So no doubt, a question on everyone’s lips, what are McAfee and his teams' ratings inWWE 2K24?Advert“McAfee has a respectable 80 rating, so hopefully, it won’t ruffle too many fans' feathers,” Bryan exclaims. “His rating is not too high but not too low. He’s of course, the highest-rated playable character of this DLC. As for the other playable characters, AJ Hawk and Darius Butler are 78, being two former NFL players. The fellow producers/co-hosts, Boston Connor is 71 and Ty Schmitt is 69.” As a bonus, all four playable characters will have cards in the MyFACTION mode.Whether it’s in real life or video games, one of the best aspects of professional wrestling is the extravagant entrances andWWE 2K24is no exception. Working closely with all the hosts ofThe Pat McAfee Show, developers Visual Concepts had specific instructions on the host’s in-game entrances.Bryan revealed that McAfee will feature his theme music, pyro and animations as seen with his real-life persona. However, rather than being just a four-man faction, Ty Schmidt and Boston Connor wanted to be a separate tag team called the ‘Toxic Table Crew’. Each of the four playable characters will have their own entrances, animations, moves and victory scenes.2KAdvertAs alluded to earlier, McAfee is also a WWE commentator bringing a level of enthusiasm perhaps never seen before in the company and has helped to bring Michael Cole out of his shell, allowing fans to see another side of the veteran commentator. Right now, McAfee is not a commentator in the game, but could that change inWWE 2K25or beyond?“I can’t give a definitive answer, here today, but I know that McAfee would be a great addition to the game. He’s fantastic at what he does and would certainly enliven the commentary with his calls and enthusiasm. However, for now, I’d have to give a ‘wait-and-see answer’. It may also be difficult for McAfee to find time for the recording studio, but it won’t stop us from trying,” Bryan seemingly teases.Just as the interview was to conclude, Bryan gave us another piece of exciting news and that’s the ‘Pat McAfee DLC Pack’ will have a throwable NFL football as an in-game weapon. Typically,WWE 2K24has weapons such as steel chairs, kendo sticks, ladders, tables and more. But the inclusion of an NFL football will bring an added comical element. Can you imagine busting JD McDonagh (or as McAfee calls him “JD McDumbass”) open with a football?2KAdvert“We’re doing a lot of cool things with the DLC, not just in this pack, butall of our DLC this year. The ‘ECW Punk Pack’ along with the new playable characters, also included new moves, animations and weapons such as a light tube and a door, and now we have the NFL football in the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’,” says Bryan excitedly.“Each of the four playable characters in the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ will automatically pull the NFL football from beneath the ring if you trigger it on their first attempt and can be assigned to the weapon wheel for all characters. It’s the most aerodynamic weapon in the game and when you hit a reversal, you can essentially play catch. It’s so much fun. The football has quickly become an all-time favourite throwable weapon with the dev team and I think fans are going to love it.”2KBryan also teased an upcoming weapon in the ‘Global Superstars Pack’ expected to be released in September. This DLC pack will include Jade Cargill, Nia Jax, Michelle McCool, Kairi Sane, Lyra Valkyria, Dragon Lee and more. It will also feature the returning Carlito and fans will be familiar with his signature apple prop. Carlito’s apple will be a weapon in the game as a throwable and to spit in the face of those he deems not cool. It will be fun to see an apple bust someone open too.AdvertThe ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ is included for those who own theWWE 2K24season pass at no extra cost and for individual purchase on 31 July 2024.WWE 2K24is out now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.If you want to learn more aboutWWE 2K24and potential new content, youcan read my interviewwith Visual Concepts creative director, Lynell Jinks.Featured Image Credit: 2KTopics:2K Games,Features,Interview,PC,PlayStation,PlayStation 4,PlayStation 5,Xbox,Xbox One,Xbox Series S,Xbox Series X,WWE
The third DLC forWWE 2K24is here with the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ starring former NFL punter for the New Orleans Saints and now the host ofThe Pat McAfee Showand co-commentator of WWE flagship weekly show,Raw.With the release of the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ forWWE 2K24, I had the opportunity to chat with2Kcreative game designer at Visual Concepts, Bryan Wiliams about what we can expect to see in the highly anticipated DLC.Check out the trailer for the WWE 2K24 ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ below!“Outside of Pat McAfee, you’re also getting three other playable characters, namely co-hosts ofThe Pat McAfee Show- Super Bowl Champion, AJ Hawk, former NFL cornerback, Darius Butler as well as Ty Schmidt and Boston Connor,” Bryan reveals.AdvertComing from the world of the NFL, Pat McAfee is not a natural professional wrestler, as such, he will not have the same move sets as renowned veterans such as Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns or John Cena. That being said, McAfee does have unique moves both in real-life WWE and inWWE 2K24, including signature and finishers to end a match in style.“One of McAfee’s signature moves will be his running, pop-up Superplex from the top rope as well as a Code Red aka Canadian Destroyer. As for his finisher move, he has a Punt to the head, befitting of his role in the NFL. McAfee will also have a unique move-set, as well as some new taunts,” Bryan explains.2KMuch like EA Sports FC and NBA 2K, player ratings are always a hot topic of discussion between real-life wrestlers and fans. So no doubt, a question on everyone’s lips, what are McAfee and his teams' ratings inWWE 2K24?Advert“McAfee has a respectable 80 rating, so hopefully, it won’t ruffle too many fans' feathers,” Bryan exclaims. “His rating is not too high but not too low. He’s of course, the highest-rated playable character of this DLC. As for the other playable characters, AJ Hawk and Darius Butler are 78, being two former NFL players. The fellow producers/co-hosts, Boston Connor is 71 and Ty Schmitt is 69.” As a bonus, all four playable characters will have cards in the MyFACTION mode.Whether it’s in real life or video games, one of the best aspects of professional wrestling is the extravagant entrances andWWE 2K24is no exception. Working closely with all the hosts ofThe Pat McAfee Show, developers Visual Concepts had specific instructions on the host’s in-game entrances.Bryan revealed that McAfee will feature his theme music, pyro and animations as seen with his real-life persona. However, rather than being just a four-man faction, Ty Schmidt and Boston Connor wanted to be a separate tag team called the ‘Toxic Table Crew’. Each of the four playable characters will have their own entrances, animations, moves and victory scenes.2KAdvertAs alluded to earlier, McAfee is also a WWE commentator bringing a level of enthusiasm perhaps never seen before in the company and has helped to bring Michael Cole out of his shell, allowing fans to see another side of the veteran commentator. Right now, McAfee is not a commentator in the game, but could that change inWWE 2K25or beyond?“I can’t give a definitive answer, here today, but I know that McAfee would be a great addition to the game. He’s fantastic at what he does and would certainly enliven the commentary with his calls and enthusiasm. However, for now, I’d have to give a ‘wait-and-see answer’. It may also be difficult for McAfee to find time for the recording studio, but it won’t stop us from trying,” Bryan seemingly teases.Just as the interview was to conclude, Bryan gave us another piece of exciting news and that’s the ‘Pat McAfee DLC Pack’ will have a throwable NFL football as an in-game weapon. Typically,WWE 2K24has weapons such as steel chairs, kendo sticks, ladders, tables and more. But the inclusion of an NFL football will bring an added comical element. Can you imagine busting JD McDonagh (or as McAfee calls him “JD McDumbass”) open with a football?2KAdvert“We’re doing a lot of cool things with the DLC, not just in this pack, butall of our DLC this year. The ‘ECW Punk Pack’ along with the new playable characters, also included new moves, animations and weapons such as a light tube and a door, and now we have the NFL football in the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’,” says Bryan excitedly.“Each of the four playable characters in the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ will automatically pull the NFL football from beneath the ring if you trigger it on their first attempt and can be assigned to the weapon wheel for all characters. It’s the most aerodynamic weapon in the game and when you hit a reversal, you can essentially play catch. It’s so much fun. The football has quickly become an all-time favourite throwable weapon with the dev team and I think fans are going to love it.”2KBryan also teased an upcoming weapon in the ‘Global Superstars Pack’ expected to be released in September. This DLC pack will include Jade Cargill, Nia Jax, Michelle McCool, Kairi Sane, Lyra Valkyria, Dragon Lee and more. It will also feature the returning Carlito and fans will be familiar with his signature apple prop. Carlito’s apple will be a weapon in the game as a throwable and to spit in the face of those he deems not cool. It will be fun to see an apple bust someone open too.AdvertThe ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ is included for those who own theWWE 2K24season pass at no extra cost and for individual purchase on 31 July 2024.WWE 2K24is out now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.If you want to learn more aboutWWE 2K24and potential new content, youcan read my interviewwith Visual Concepts creative director, Lynell Jinks.Featured Image Credit: 2KTopics:2K Games,Features,Interview,PC,PlayStation,PlayStation 4,PlayStation 5,Xbox,Xbox One,Xbox Series S,Xbox Series X,WWE
The third DLC forWWE 2K24is here with the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ starring former NFL punter for the New Orleans Saints and now the host ofThe Pat McAfee Showand co-commentator of WWE flagship weekly show,Raw.With the release of the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ forWWE 2K24, I had the opportunity to chat with2Kcreative game designer at Visual Concepts, Bryan Wiliams about what we can expect to see in the highly anticipated DLC.Check out the trailer for the WWE 2K24 ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ below!“Outside of Pat McAfee, you’re also getting three other playable characters, namely co-hosts ofThe Pat McAfee Show- Super Bowl Champion, AJ Hawk, former NFL cornerback, Darius Butler as well as Ty Schmidt and Boston Connor,” Bryan reveals.AdvertComing from the world of the NFL, Pat McAfee is not a natural professional wrestler, as such, he will not have the same move sets as renowned veterans such as Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns or John Cena. That being said, McAfee does have unique moves both in real-life WWE and inWWE 2K24, including signature and finishers to end a match in style.“One of McAfee’s signature moves will be his running, pop-up Superplex from the top rope as well as a Code Red aka Canadian Destroyer. As for his finisher move, he has a Punt to the head, befitting of his role in the NFL. McAfee will also have a unique move-set, as well as some new taunts,” Bryan explains.2KMuch like EA Sports FC and NBA 2K, player ratings are always a hot topic of discussion between real-life wrestlers and fans. So no doubt, a question on everyone’s lips, what are McAfee and his teams' ratings inWWE 2K24?Advert“McAfee has a respectable 80 rating, so hopefully, it won’t ruffle too many fans' feathers,” Bryan exclaims. “His rating is not too high but not too low. He’s of course, the highest-rated playable character of this DLC. As for the other playable characters, AJ Hawk and Darius Butler are 78, being two former NFL players. The fellow producers/co-hosts, Boston Connor is 71 and Ty Schmitt is 69.” As a bonus, all four playable characters will have cards in the MyFACTION mode.Whether it’s in real life or video games, one of the best aspects of professional wrestling is the extravagant entrances andWWE 2K24is no exception. Working closely with all the hosts ofThe Pat McAfee Show, developers Visual Concepts had specific instructions on the host’s in-game entrances.Bryan revealed that McAfee will feature his theme music, pyro and animations as seen with his real-life persona. However, rather than being just a four-man faction, Ty Schmidt and Boston Connor wanted to be a separate tag team called the ‘Toxic Table Crew’. Each of the four playable characters will have their own entrances, animations, moves and victory scenes.2KAdvertAs alluded to earlier, McAfee is also a WWE commentator bringing a level of enthusiasm perhaps never seen before in the company and has helped to bring Michael Cole out of his shell, allowing fans to see another side of the veteran commentator. Right now, McAfee is not a commentator in the game, but could that change inWWE 2K25or beyond?“I can’t give a definitive answer, here today, but I know that McAfee would be a great addition to the game. He’s fantastic at what he does and would certainly enliven the commentary with his calls and enthusiasm. However, for now, I’d have to give a ‘wait-and-see answer’. It may also be difficult for McAfee to find time for the recording studio, but it won’t stop us from trying,” Bryan seemingly teases.Just as the interview was to conclude, Bryan gave us another piece of exciting news and that’s the ‘Pat McAfee DLC Pack’ will have a throwable NFL football as an in-game weapon. Typically,WWE 2K24has weapons such as steel chairs, kendo sticks, ladders, tables and more. But the inclusion of an NFL football will bring an added comical element. Can you imagine busting JD McDonagh (or as McAfee calls him “JD McDumbass”) open with a football?2KAdvert“We’re doing a lot of cool things with the DLC, not just in this pack, butall of our DLC this year. The ‘ECW Punk Pack’ along with the new playable characters, also included new moves, animations and weapons such as a light tube and a door, and now we have the NFL football in the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’,” says Bryan excitedly.“Each of the four playable characters in the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ will automatically pull the NFL football from beneath the ring if you trigger it on their first attempt and can be assigned to the weapon wheel for all characters. It’s the most aerodynamic weapon in the game and when you hit a reversal, you can essentially play catch. It’s so much fun. The football has quickly become an all-time favourite throwable weapon with the dev team and I think fans are going to love it.”2KBryan also teased an upcoming weapon in the ‘Global Superstars Pack’ expected to be released in September. This DLC pack will include Jade Cargill, Nia Jax, Michelle McCool, Kairi Sane, Lyra Valkyria, Dragon Lee and more. It will also feature the returning Carlito and fans will be familiar with his signature apple prop. Carlito’s apple will be a weapon in the game as a throwable and to spit in the face of those he deems not cool. It will be fun to see an apple bust someone open too.AdvertThe ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ is included for those who own theWWE 2K24season pass at no extra cost and for individual purchase on 31 July 2024.WWE 2K24is out now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.If you want to learn more aboutWWE 2K24and potential new content, youcan read my interviewwith Visual Concepts creative director, Lynell Jinks.
The third DLC forWWE 2K24is here with the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ starring former NFL punter for the New Orleans Saints and now the host ofThe Pat McAfee Showand co-commentator of WWE flagship weekly show,Raw.
With the release of the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ forWWE 2K24, I had the opportunity to chat with2Kcreative game designer at Visual Concepts, Bryan Wiliams about what we can expect to see in the highly anticipated DLC.
Check out the trailer for the WWE 2K24 ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ below!
“Outside of Pat McAfee, you’re also getting three other playable characters, namely co-hosts ofThe Pat McAfee Show- Super Bowl Champion, AJ Hawk, former NFL cornerback, Darius Butler as well as Ty Schmidt and Boston Connor,” Bryan reveals.
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Coming from the world of the NFL, Pat McAfee is not a natural professional wrestler, as such, he will not have the same move sets as renowned veterans such as Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns or John Cena. That being said, McAfee does have unique moves both in real-life WWE and inWWE 2K24, including signature and finishers to end a match in style.
“One of McAfee’s signature moves will be his running, pop-up Superplex from the top rope as well as a Code Red aka Canadian Destroyer. As for his finisher move, he has a Punt to the head, befitting of his role in the NFL. McAfee will also have a unique move-set, as well as some new taunts,” Bryan explains.
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Much like EA Sports FC and NBA 2K, player ratings are always a hot topic of discussion between real-life wrestlers and fans. So no doubt, a question on everyone’s lips, what are McAfee and his teams' ratings inWWE 2K24?
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“McAfee has a respectable 80 rating, so hopefully, it won’t ruffle too many fans' feathers,” Bryan exclaims. “His rating is not too high but not too low. He’s of course, the highest-rated playable character of this DLC. As for the other playable characters, AJ Hawk and Darius Butler are 78, being two former NFL players. The fellow producers/co-hosts, Boston Connor is 71 and Ty Schmitt is 69.” As a bonus, all four playable characters will have cards in the MyFACTION mode.
Whether it’s in real life or video games, one of the best aspects of professional wrestling is the extravagant entrances andWWE 2K24is no exception. Working closely with all the hosts ofThe Pat McAfee Show, developers Visual Concepts had specific instructions on the host’s in-game entrances.
Bryan revealed that McAfee will feature his theme music, pyro and animations as seen with his real-life persona. However, rather than being just a four-man faction, Ty Schmidt and Boston Connor wanted to be a separate tag team called the ‘Toxic Table Crew’. Each of the four playable characters will have their own entrances, animations, moves and victory scenes.
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As alluded to earlier, McAfee is also a WWE commentator bringing a level of enthusiasm perhaps never seen before in the company and has helped to bring Michael Cole out of his shell, allowing fans to see another side of the veteran commentator. Right now, McAfee is not a commentator in the game, but could that change inWWE 2K25or beyond?
“I can’t give a definitive answer, here today, but I know that McAfee would be a great addition to the game. He’s fantastic at what he does and would certainly enliven the commentary with his calls and enthusiasm. However, for now, I’d have to give a ‘wait-and-see answer’. It may also be difficult for McAfee to find time for the recording studio, but it won’t stop us from trying,” Bryan seemingly teases.
Just as the interview was to conclude, Bryan gave us another piece of exciting news and that’s the ‘Pat McAfee DLC Pack’ will have a throwable NFL football as an in-game weapon. Typically,WWE 2K24has weapons such as steel chairs, kendo sticks, ladders, tables and more. But the inclusion of an NFL football will bring an added comical element. Can you imagine busting JD McDonagh (or as McAfee calls him “JD McDumbass”) open with a football?
2K
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“We’re doing a lot of cool things with the DLC, not just in this pack, butall of our DLC this year. The ‘ECW Punk Pack’ along with the new playable characters, also included new moves, animations and weapons such as a light tube and a door, and now we have the NFL football in the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’,” says Bryan excitedly.
“Each of the four playable characters in the ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ will automatically pull the NFL football from beneath the ring if you trigger it on their first attempt and can be assigned to the weapon wheel for all characters. It’s the most aerodynamic weapon in the game and when you hit a reversal, you can essentially play catch. It’s so much fun. The football has quickly become an all-time favourite throwable weapon with the dev team and I think fans are going to love it.”
2K
Bryan also teased an upcoming weapon in the ‘Global Superstars Pack’ expected to be released in September. This DLC pack will include Jade Cargill, Nia Jax, Michelle McCool, Kairi Sane, Lyra Valkyria, Dragon Lee and more. It will also feature the returning Carlito and fans will be familiar with his signature apple prop. Carlito’s apple will be a weapon in the game as a throwable and to spit in the face of those he deems not cool. It will be fun to see an apple bust someone open too.
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The ‘Pat McAfee Pack’ is included for those who own theWWE 2K24season pass at no extra cost and for individual purchase on 31 July 2024.WWE 2K24is out now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
If you want to learn more aboutWWE 2K24and potential new content, youcan read my interviewwith Visual Concepts creative director, Lynell Jinks.
Topics:2K Games,Features,Interview,PC,PlayStation,PlayStation 4,PlayStation 5,Xbox,Xbox One,Xbox Series S,Xbox Series X,WWE
