Rey Mysterio revealed as cover star for WWE 2K22 video game

Rey Mysterio has become synonymous with the fast-paced Mexican Lucha Libre culture. And he will grace the cover of WWE 2K22.

Rey Mysterio on WWE 2k22 Cover [Image: Twitter@IGN]
By Blesson Daniel | Jan 22, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

WWE 2K22, the latest installment of Visual Concepts’ flagship WWE video game franchise, has at long last announced its release date.

The cover of the game features Rey Mysterio; he was picked in celebration of his 20th anniversary as a WWE Superstar.

Rey Mysterio has become synonymous with the fast-paced Mexican Lucha Libre culture. Lucha libre has a strong focus on high-flying masked combatants.

It has also has paved the way for a slew of high-flying, agile superstars. Mysterio has won multiple titles over his storied career while performing in his own unique style. Notably, he’s also sported a variety of colorful and unforgettable masks.

WWE 2K22 is currently available for pre-order. It will be released internationally on March 11, 2022.

“Representing the culture of Lucha libre as the cover Superstar for WWE 2K22 is a moment of great pride for me,” said Rey Mysterio.

“I’m looking forward to sharing the stories behind the big moments of my career with a dedicated community of players and connecting with WWE fans in a whole new way as they play through my 2K Showcase.”

“Throughout his career, Rey Mysterio has staged multiple comebacks to prove his resiliency time and time again, and through it all, has cemented his legacy as a living legend of sports entertainment,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy at 2K.

“In that same spirit of resiliency, WWE 2K22 strikes back with a slew of upgrades and community-requested features to give players complete control over the WWE experience.”

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Some of the WWE 2k22 Features

Thanks to a revamped gameplay engine, revised controls, and improved aesthetics, WWE 2K22 is expected to look, feel, play, and “Hit Different.”

The technology, when paired with WWE 2K’s modern graphics, will also provide the series a new level of realism.

Popular game modes including Rey Mysterio’s 2K Showcase have been upgraded with new features and upgrades. Thus, this will allow players to relive classic moments from Mysterio’s most famous fights.

MyRISE also allows players to pick their own route to superstardom. There’s also the Universe Mode and the upgraded Creation Suite.

As a result, WWE 2K22 allows players to fully personalize their WWE experience down to the smallest details. For the first time, gamers can also share all of their masterpieces with the entire WWE 2K22 community.