WWE 2K22 is launching with a whopping 163 wrestlers on its base game roster and 168 wrestlers for those that buy the pricier nWo 4-Life Edition. Beyond launch, WWE 2K22 fans can expect the game's roster of playable characters to grow, as 2K Sports has officially confirmed all 28 DLC characters that are coming to the game, including what DLC packs they will be a part of and when exactly they will be available.
WWE 2K22 DLC packs will be available through the Season Pass as well as available to purchase individually. The first WWE 2K22 DLC is the Banzai Pack, launching April 26. It includes Yokozuna, Umaga, Rikishi, Omos, and Kacy Catanzaro, with the pack themed after Yokozuna, so it makes sense that his family members Umaga and Rikishi are also included in the lineup.
Then on May 17, WWE 2K22 players can look forward to the Most Wanted Pack, which adds Cactus Jack, The Boogeyman, Vader, Ilja Dragunov, and Indi Hartwell to the roster. Then on June 7, the Stand Back Pack will release, adding Hurricane Helms, Stacy Keibler, A-Kid, Wes Lee, and Nash Carter to the lineup. A couple of weeks later on June 28, WWE 2K22 will get the Clowning Around Pack, which will include Doink the Clown, the previously leaked Ronda Rousey, The British Bulldog, Mr. T, Doudrop, and Rick Boogs.
Banzai Pack
Release Date: April 26
- Yokozuna
- Umaga
- Rikishi
- Omos
- Kacy Catanzaro
Most Wanted Pack
Release Date: May 17
- Cactus Jack
- The Boogeyman
- Vader
- Ilja Dragunov
- Indi Hartwell
Stand Back Pack
Release Date: June 7
- Hurricane Helms
- Stacy Keibler
- A-Kid
- Wes Lee
- Nash Carter
Clowning Around Pack
Release Date: June 28
- Doink the Clown
- Ronda Rousey
- The British Bulldog
- Mr. T
- Doudrop
- Rick Boogs
The Whole Dam Pack
Release Date: July 19
- Rob Van Dam
- Logan Paul
- Machine Gun Kelly
- LA Knight
- Xia Li
- Commander Azeez
- Sarray
Finally, on July 19, WWE 2K22 will release its fifth and final DLC pack in the form of The Whole Dam Pack, headlined by Rob Van Dam. The Whole Dam Pack also includes social media star Logan Paul, musician Machine Gun Kelly, LA Knight, Xia Li, Commander Azeez, and Sarray.
It should be noted that anyone with WWE 2K22 early access will be able to get all these DLC packs without paying anything more, as the Digital Deluxe and nWo 4-Life editions come with the Season Pass. So hardcore WWE fans that bought the more expensive versions of WWE 2K22 simply have to wait for the DLC packs' release dates to roll around.
In the meantime, some fans may be scratching their heads at the celebrity guest inclusions, but it's worth pointing out that each celebrity guest on the WWE 2K22 roster has appeared on WWE television before. In fact, Logan Paul is scheduled to wrestle a match at WrestleMania 38, where he will be teaming with The Miz to take on the team of Rey and Dominik Mysterio.
WWE 2K22 launches March 11 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
