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Considering the televised product of WWE is still PG-friendly, matches like First Blood are a rarity and not officially one of the match types in WWE 2K23. Even though the WWE shows have a slightly edgier product since Triple H took over as the leading booker, blood is rare on the PPVs, Raw, and Smackdown!
The more violent matches, like the ECW match between RVD and Cena, and those that used to take place during the Attitude Era, like Hardcore rules and First Blood, are a rarity or non-existent. The blood feature in WWE 2K23 is off by default in the settings. Thankfully, the developers at Visual Concepts have kept it in and the ability to have more violent matches like First Blood if players know where to look.
How To Create The First Blood Match Type
Activate Blood In The Settings
Before setting up a First Blood match, players should ensure the Blood feature is activated in the game's settings. Use the following steps to activate the Blood option.
- Press R1/RB and scroll to Options.
- Highlight Gameplay
- Move down to the blood option, and switch it on.
Now it's time to create the custom First Blood match as a permanent match type in WWE 2K23.
Creating The First Blood Match
- Press the R1/RB button to Creations.
- Select Custom Matches.
- Select New.
- In Match Type, select Extreme Rules.
- Under Win Condition, Turn off the Pin or Submission option.
- Turn on the First Blood option.
- Select Accept.
- Turn off the Time Limit.
- Select Accept.
- Choose how many (if any) Finishers to start the match with.
- Put the Default Health to High.
- Select Accept.
- Decide on the available weapons to be found under the ring.
- Press Accept.
- Name the Match First Blood and Select Save.
- It is now listed among the list of matches in WWE 2K23.
How To Select The First Blood Match From The Play Menu
With the new Custom Match saved, use the following steps to have a First Blood match in WWE 2K23:
- Select Match Type.
- Scroll down to Custom Matches
- Select the First Blood match and confirm to select the wrestlers.
Selecting The First Blood Match In Universe Mode
The newly created First Blood match can also be used in WWE 2K23's Universe Mode. To use it, use the following steps:
- Create or Select Universe's Classic Mode.
- Select Tonight's Show.
- Select Edit Matches.
- Select the desired matchup and choose Customize Match.
- Select Match Type.
- Highlight Custom Match and Select First Blood.
- Select Accept.
That's everything a player needs to use their customized First Blood matches in the WWE 2K23's one-on-one and Universe Classic Matches, making them a good choice for the new rivalries in WWE 2K23.
WWE 2K23 is available on March 17, 2023, for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.
