WWE 2K16 is a professional wrestling video game developed by Yuke's and Visual Concepts, and is published by 2K Sports for the PlayStation 3 (PS3), PlayStation 4(PS4), Xbox 360, and Xbox One. It is the seventeenth game in the WWE games series.
2K announced on their social media accounts that WWE 2K16 will feature the "largest roster in the game's history", featuring over 120 unique playable characters, nearly double the 67 that were in last year's game. A developer for the game then clarified that the 120 unique playable characters count does not include potential DLC, and that all 120 characters are included and will be released with the game.
WWE 2K16 marks the WWE video game debuts of Aiden English, Alundra Blayze, Baron Corbin, Blake, Col. Robert Parker, Colin Cassady, Enzo Amore, Eva Marie, Finn Bálor, Hideo Itami, Kalisto, Kevin Owens, Larry Zbyszko, Mikey Whipwreck, Murphy, Rosa Mendes, Samoa Joe, Savio Vega, Simon Gotch, Stevie Ray, Tatsumi Fujinami, and Tyler Breeze. In addition, Diego, Fernando, Kama Mustafa, and Stardust all make their debuts under those gimmicks.

Game modes

2K Showcase

The 2K Showcase mode also returns, with one showcase detailing the career of cover star "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.^[15][26]

MyCareer

MyCareer returns from 2K15, with 2K claiming the mode will be significantly expanded from last year's game. The mode will only be available on PS4 and Xbox One.Several changes have been made in order to give the player more control over their superstar. The character's personality can be influenced through actions, such as forming alliances and rivalries. The Authority are featured in the mode, with the player having the option to support or defy them, causing their career to be influenced. Players are also able to interfere in other superstar's matches in order to create rivalries.

WWE Universe

The WWE Universe mode has been tweaked, with the game now allowing a single superstar to be booked on multiple shows.^[8]