2K has fans excited after their latest gameplay trailer of the upcoming WWE 2K24, which is set to be released on March 8. The newest installment of the series will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam. While 2K has shared that the game has 200 characters, it’s unclear who will be in the game. However, they have revealed that the boxing great Muhammad Ali will be playable in WWE 2K24.
In today’s gameplay trailer, Ali’s character model is shown wearing his classic white and black boxing attire at the end. While he passed away on June 3, 2016, Ali’s legacy continues to live on in pop culture and media. He is also featured in EA Sports UFC 5, released last year.
The timing of the reveal comes at an interesting time, as it was the anniversary of Ali’s famous win over Ernie Terrell by unanimous decision. It’s unclear if it was intentional, but the official WWE 2K24 Twitter Account reposted a picture of Ali and Terrell.
Possible Reason For Muhammad Ali’s Inclusion In WWE 2K24
Ali’s inclusion in the game has made fans curious if it’s due to his involvement in the first WWE WrestleMania on March 31, 1985. The boxing legend was famously the Special Guest Referee in the tag team match with Hulk Hogan, and Mr. T took on Paul Orndorff and Roddy Piper.
2K has announced that the game features a new showcase mode called ‘Forty Years Of WrestleMania,’ highlighting notable matches that have taken on the ‘Grandest Stage Of Them All.’ WWE 2K24 has also shared that the game will have new match types like Special Guest Referee, making it very possible to have the historic WWE WrestleMania tag team match.
The news of Ali being playable in WWE 2K24 has fans excited to see who else will be in the game. A 200-character roster and future downloadable content give plenty of options for creating fun dream matches.
