WWE 2K Games Continue to Skip a Big Annual Event

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WWE 2K Games Continue to Skip a Big Annual Event

Highlights

  • WWE 2K fans noticed Crown Jewel not featured in games, with possible reasons like location and licensing.
  • Community creators have filled the gap by making custom Crown Jewel arenas for WWE 2K24.
  • WWE 2K25 may add Crown Jewel and other new content, like Speed Championship and partnerships.

As a seasoned WWE 2K fan with over a decade of gaming under my belt, I can’t help but feel a pang of disappointment every time I see the glaring omission of the Crown Jewel event from the series. It’s like attending a grand feast and finding that one dish you simply cannot live without is missing from the menu.

As a devoted WWE 2K enthusiast, I’ve noticed an interesting inconsistency – the annual event Crown Jewel is conspicuously absent from all WWE 2K games to date. Even though WWE 2K24 has introduced numerous new assets that were missing in earlier versions, it seems that this latest installment might still be falling short in a few areas.

For the first time ever, this year’s WrestleMania arena was made available as downloadable content (DLC) for the game. The 40 Years of WrestleMania edition allowed players to re-live the latest event, which had just wrapped up a few months prior. Interestingly, the arena was offered in two different versions. It’s quite remarkable that this is happening at a time when games are frequently updated through patches, DLC, or other means. This has left many fans questioning why one regular WWE Pay-Per-View event hasn’t been included in any game yet.

Reddit user Godofwarfan101 noted that the WWE 2K video games have never included arenas for the Crown Jewel pay-per-view (PLE). The first event took place in 2018, and with a few exceptions, it’s been an annual occurrence since then. Fans have speculated about why this might be. Some made lighthearted comments suggesting it was due to specific requirements regarding women’s clothing. However, a more serious theory is that the location of the events in Saudi Arabia could play a role. Since all Crown Jewel events have been held there, it’s plausible that another party owns the rights to the name, which may be a factor.

How Can Players Use Crown Jewel in WWE 2K24?

In the extensive collection of playable arenas in WWE 2K24, the absence of Crown Jewel arena feels quite oversight-like. Yet, since content makers can publish and share their own Create-An-Arenas, the Community Creations Suite boasts a few customized Crown Jewel arenas ready for download. Though not official, the dedication put into these creations is truly impressive.

Though the upcoming release of WWE 2K25 might be some distance off, it could be a good idea to introduce fresh content. This could include the omitted Crown Jewel event, as well as the Speed Championship. Furthermore, they may also consider incorporating new partnerships, such as TNA, into next year’s game development plans.

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2024-08-10 04:23