\nToday, 2K announced the Icon Edition <\/i><\/b>and Deluxe Edition<\/i><\/b> of WWE\u00ae 2K23<\/i><\/b><\/a>, the newest installment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts, are available now worldwide for PlayStation\u00ae 5 (PS5\u2122), PlayStation\u00ae4 (PS4\u2122), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The Standard Edition<\/i><\/b> and Cross-Gen<\/i><\/b> will be available on Friday, March 17, 2023. All editions feature different images of 16-time World Champion, Hollywood icon, record-setting philanthropist, and WWE 2K23<\/i><\/b> Executive Soundtrack Producer, John Cena.<\/b><\/p>\n
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230314005311\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n Today, 2K announced the Icon Edition and Deluxe Edition of WWE\u00ae 2K23, the newest installment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts, are available now worldwide for PlayStation\u00ae 5 (PS5\u2122), PlayStation\u00ae4 (PS4\u2122), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The Standard Edition and Cross-Gen will be available on Friday, March 17, 2023. All editions feature different images of 16-time World Champion, Hollywood icon, record-setting philanthropist, and WWE 2K23 Executive Soundtrack Producer, John Cena. (Photo: Business Wire)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n\u201cWith each iteration of the WWE 2K<\/i> franchise, our team strives to add and improve features that players will love,\u201d said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. \u201cWe\u2019re very proud of the work that we\u2019ve done on WWE 2K23<\/i><\/b> and the \u2018You Can\u2019t Beat Me\u2019 Showcase, WarGames, enhancements to existing modes, and general look and feel of the game. It truly is \u2018Even Stronger.\u2019\u201d\n<\/p>\n WWE 2K23<\/i><\/b> features an array of new features and improvements on existing fan-favorites:\n<\/p>\n WWE 2K23<\/span><\/i> Editions and Pre-Order Bonus<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n WWE 2K23 <\/i><\/b>features four editions of the game: Standard Edition<\/i><\/b>, Cross-Gen<\/i><\/b>, Deluxe Edition<\/i><\/b>,<\/b>and Icon Edition<\/i><\/b>:\n<\/p>\n \nFor more information on WWE 2K23<\/i><\/b>, visit the game\u2019s official website<\/a>, become a fan on Facebook<\/a>, follow the game on TikTok<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and subscribe on YouTube<\/a>. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K23 and #EvenStronger.\n<\/p>\n \nVisual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).\n<\/p>\n *WWE 2K23<\/b> and internet access required to play MyFACTION content. Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com\/legal<\/a> and www.take2games.com\/privacy<\/a> for additional details.<\/i><\/p>\n **Some Superstars require unlocking via gameplay or via purchase of SuperCharger<\/b>, which unlocks all Legends available at launch.<\/i><\/p>\n ***Ruthless Aggression Pack included with Deluxe Edition<\/b> and Icon Edition <\/b>onlyat launch.<\/i><\/p>\n ****<\/i>Bad Bunny Bonus Pack Pre-Order Bonus Offer<\/b>: Pre-order bonus offer available through March 16, 2023 for orders of WWE 2K23 Standard Edition and Cross Gen Digital Edition. Offer is for one (1) Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, which includes playable Bad Bunny character and Ruby tier MyFACTION card. Bad Bunny Bonus Pack is included with the Deluxe and Icon Editions. For digital pre-orders, items will be automatically entitled on March 17, 2023. For physical pre-orders, items will be redeemed in game via code provided in box. Terms apply.<\/i><\/p>\n *****PlayStation 5 console required to play PS5 version. PlayStation 4 console required to play PS4 version. Xbox Series X|S console required to play Xbox Series X|S version. Xbox One console required to redeem and use Xbox One version.<\/i><\/p>\n ******For digital orders, post-launch DLC will be automatically delivered upon release for PC users, available for download in the PlayStation store\/Library tile for PS4 and PS5 users, and available for download in the Microsoft Store for Xbox users. For physical orders, post-launch DLC will be available upon release and redeemed in game via code provided in box. DLC will also be available for purchase separately<\/i><\/p>\n About 2K<\/b><\/p>\n \nFounded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber and HB Studios. 2K\u2019s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA\u00ae\ufe0f 2K<\/i>; renowned BioShock\u00ae\ufe0f<\/i>, Borderlands\u00ae\ufe0f<\/i>, Mafia<\/i>, Sid Meier\u2019s Civilization\u00ae\ufe0f<\/i> and XCOM\u00ae\ufe0f<\/i> brands; popular WWE\u00ae\ufe0f 2K<\/i> and WWE\u00ae\ufe0f SuperCard<\/i> franchises; as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR\u00ae\ufe0f 2K<\/i>. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2K.com<\/a> and on the Company\u2019s official social media channels.\n<\/p>\n About Take-Two Interactive Software<\/b><\/p>\n \nHeadquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company\u2019s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.\n<\/p>\n \nAll trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.\n<\/p>\n Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n \nStatements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” \u201cshould,\u201d “will,” or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company’s future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: risks relating to our combination with Zynga; the uncertainty of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken in response thereto; the effect that measures taken to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic have on our operations, including our ability to timely deliver our titles and other products, and on the operations of our counterparties, including retailers and distributors; the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on both consumer demand and the discretionary spending patterns of our customers as the situation with the pandemic continues to evolve; the risks of conducting business internationally; the impact of changes in interest rates by the Federal Reserve and other central banks, including on our short-term investment portfolio; the impact of inflation; volatility in foreign currency exchange rates; our dependence on key management and product development personnel; our dependence on our NBA 2K<\/i> and Grand Theft Auto<\/i> products and our ability to develop other hit titles; our ability to leverage opportunities on PlayStation\u00ae5 and Xbox Series X|S; the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games; the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games; and risks associated with international operations.\n<\/p>\n \nOther important factors and information are contained in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the risks summarized in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” the Company\u2019s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Company’s other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com<\/a>. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.\n<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230314005311\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \nAl Stavola \nNathan Rillo \nAlan Lewis (Corporate Press)![\"Today,](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20230314005311\/en\/1737241\/4\/WWE23_ICON_AG_2D_FOB_FLAT_US_T.jpg\"){kind=icon}
<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
<\/p>\n
\n
2K
\n<\/b>
(415) 483-8453
\n
al.stavola@2k.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n
FINN Partners for 2K
\n<\/b>
(310) 552-4145
\n
nathan.rillo@finnpartners.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
\n<\/b>
(646) 536-2983
\n
alan.lewis@take2games.com<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"Logo\"](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20230314005311\/en\/1052908\/3\/Logo.jpg\"){kind=logo}
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n![\"Photo\"](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20230314005311\/en\/1737241\/3\/WWE23_ICON_AG_2D_FOB_FLAT_US_T.jpg\"){kind=icon}
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n![\"Photo\"](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20230314005311\/en\/1737242\/3\/WWE23_DE_AG_2D_FOB_FLAT_US_T.jpg\")
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n![\"Photo\"](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20230314005311\/en\/1737243\/3\/WWE23_AG_2D_FOB_FLAT_US_T.jpg\")
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n