WWE 2K23 vs WWE 2K22 Graphics Comparison!

This comparison video compares the newly updated Superstars seen in WWE 2K23 against their previous models from WWE 2K22.

While all of the Superstars seen in the video feature new attires and titantrons, judging by the comparison, the majority of the Superstars models appear to be very similar to the models featured in WWE 2K22.

Of the entrances featured in the video, all of the Superstars feature the same entrance animation from last year, with the only visible changes being camera changes for Seth Rollins and Kurt Angle.

What do you make of the comparison footage? Do you see much of an improvement? 🤔

Entrances featured Include:

- Bobby Lashley
- Brock Lesnar
- Drew McIntyre
- Edge
- John Cena
- Kofi Kingston
- Kurt Angle
- Rob Van Dam
- Seth Rollins
- Xavier Woods

☆☆☆ About WWE 2K23 ☆☆☆

WWE 2K23's release date is March 17th, 2023, with 3-day early access available beginning on March 14th.

This year's title see's John Cena serve as the cover athlete, with players able to relive his iconic 20-year career in the 2K Showcase.

☆☆☆ Chapters ☆☆☆

00:07 Bobby Lashley
00:28 Drew McIntyre
00:59 Seth Rollins
01:22 Kurt Angle
01:46 Edge
02:26 Brock Lesnar
02:59 Kofi Kingston
03:24 Rob Van Dam
04:00 John Cena
04:58 Xavier Woods

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[Smacktalks]

*Here's a comparison of the new WWE 2K23 entrances running alongside the same entrances in WWE 2K22!*
*What do you make of the comparison? Do you see much difference?* 🤔

[nicholasweintraub]

I like long-haired Edge better. Hopefully we'll be able to edit the hairstyles of default superstars. Hoping against hope.

[Tunlum]

I don’t see many differences at all, but I’m going to hold out on any opinions on either side until I’ve seen enough gameplay. I want to see QoL improvements primarily.

[shaunnor]

It’s absolutely ridiculous that in 2023 they still have belt clipping issues. It’s inexcusable at this point. They’re not even trying

[Tosh]

I prefer lighting from 22. They look naturally colored and not too tanned and stale

[czynx]

I'm looking forward to Kurt Angle heading up Alpha Academy in my Universe 😂

[_feragamojay._]

The color contrast is way better. In 2k22 some superstars skin looked weird

[DTownNash]

Looks about the same to me for the most part.

[KardyVFX]

The biggest differences are the contrast and lightning, the graphics look a bit more natural/realistic in 2K23 while in 2K22 they appear to be more exagerrated and colourful (this is probably down to personal prefrence for most people) due to the fact that the contrast is noticeably higher and the colours are not as washed out.

Otherwise it's just mostly small things like the reflections on entrance stages and improved pyro effects.

[TheViperLife]

It's pretty much the same. Arena lighting has changed a bit, so you get slightly different lighting effects on their skin. And the apparent Ray Traced reflections on the stage floor. But I knew already there wasn't going to be some major change in graphics. 2K22 was such a massive leap forward over anything we've seen before that I figured they were going to stick with it at least until 2K25 (which means, when we're back here looking at comparisons in 2K24, don't be shocked if it looks the same again). I just hope we're not in a loop of them not updating entrances for a few years now.

[IXSymbioticxTrevXI]

Lightning = WWE2K23
Graphics = Equal
Overall = Both

[Deedric_Kee]

The skin texture and quality look so much better. The character models look great now, I can't wait. Thanks for this "SmackTalks 👍🏼

[Sammy.Bear.King]

The only difference is, the floors are shiny and some of the wrestlers have more texture on their face and body.

[pokemonitishere]

Still 2k19 is the greatest WWE simulator ever with goated roster 🔥

[JonathanWestcott]

I’m hoping universe mode will just feel organic. In wwe 12 the ai would interfere and initiate cutscenes on their own even without rivalries. We need that as an option in universe. Didn’t happen enough in 22.

[MRodriguez]

I love that Seth's entrance in 2k23 has the crowd singing his theme, but the crowd is off sync. The pyro looks the some in same entrances as well.

[kb]

I just hope the crowd is better. It sound so weird during transition because they go silent.

[shoresy]

The stage reflection makes entrances so good

[Villain_N.]

Honestly the thing that stands out the most to me is the reflections of the stage on the floor.

[kadharefinley]

I love that 2K23 have the Ray Trace on the ramp that’s a nice feature 💯