WWE is set to hold its annual SummerSlam event this coming August. SummerSlam is traditionally one of the biggest wrestling shows of the year, where WWE tends to showcase its biggest possible matches. While the match card hasn't been set for the event yet, WWE fans can expect a big spectacle. Gamers who are looking forward to WWE 2K22 might also want to keep their eyes peeled on the show. No release date for WWE 2K22 has been set in stone, but the week of SummerSlam could herald some big news for the new wrestling title.

The developer of the game, Visual Concepts, has promised that WWE 2K22 will address issues from WWE 2K20. The last game in the series was widely panned by critics and gamers alike for its subpar visuals and technical issues. In response, Visual Concepts and 2K Sports decided to skip WWE 2K21 and take the time to reassess the series. Fans are hoping that WWE 2K22 will live up to the lofty expectations that have been set for it. Historically, August has been an important time for WWE's annual game series.

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Fans are more than likely aware of who won't be in WWE 2K22, but the company still has a large roster of superstars to fill the game with. Gamers can safely assume that Rey Mysterio, Cesaro, and the cover stars Drew McIntyre and Sasha Banks will be included. Other than these wrestlers, WWE 2K22 is likely going to have a large contingent of playable characters, who will be formally revealed at some point before the game launches. Historically, a roster event has taken place in August, with part of the roster even being announced during SummerSlam or at an event on the same day.

2K Sports and WWE traditionally announce the roster over the course of a few days in August, but 2021 could be different. 2K Sports and Visual Concepts are looking to ensure that the new game will be received differently from WWE 2K20. While it's speculative, a roster showcase for WWE 2K22 taking place at SummerSlam could be big news for wrestling fans and gamers. WWE is reportedly looking to make this year's SummerSlam show even bigger than in years past, so some significant news for WWE 2K22 could make sense. The week of SummerSlam is treated as a big deal in wrestling, with WWE's superstars making media appearances and more. Noteworthy WWE 2K22 news could garnish an already-major week in professional wrestling.

Fans are hoping that WWE 2K22 is going to improve upon WWE 2K20. Visual Concepts and 2K sports have shown WWE 2K22 off in a series of behind-the-scenes videos, detailing some of the development processes. This transparency has been appreciated by a lot of fans who are hoping it translates into a better game. The full roster has yet to be revealed for the game, but an announcement at SummerSlam 2021 in August could make a big week in wrestling even bigger.

WWE 2K22 is slated for release at some point in 2021.

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