WWE 2K22 is Proof WWE Should Stick With 2K Sports Instead of Partnering With EA

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There once was a time when the official WWE-licensed games were not only warmly-received by wrestling fans, but the video game industry in general. That's changed in recent years, with WWE 2K20 earning scathing reviews from critics and being labeled as one of the worst wrestling video games ever made. Considering how poorly-received WWE 2K20 was, it makes sense that WWE would want to leave 2K Sports behind and find a new partner to work with, but the recently-released WWE 2K22 is proof that WWE should give 2K Sports another chance.

There have been reports that WWE has met with EA to potentially discuss handing the WWE video game license over to EA Sports for the next installment, though it remains to be seen if that will actually happen. Previous rumors have indicated that WWE 2K22 would be the last chance for 2K Sports to get the game right, and it's too early to say if the new game will be considered a success in WWE's eyes. But even if WWE still isn't completely satisfied with the reception to WWE 2K22, it should still stick with 2K Sports instead of jumping ship to EA.

Interesting Video Compares WWE 2K22 Graphics to Old WWF Game

WWE 2K22 reviews are significantly better than WWE 2K20's, with basically everyone in agreement that the new game is a huge step forward for the franchise. WWE 2K22 has earned praise for its in-ring gameplay as well as some of the new features it brings to the table, but really it feels like a «rebuild» game. What it does is lay the foundation for the next WWE 2K game to really take things to the next level, addressing the flaws from WWE 2K22 while retaining what fans like about the new game.

There's been a great deal of praise for WWE 2K22's in-ring action, and for good reason. The new counter