How to Use Normal and Advanced Submissions in WWE 2K24? The Complete Guide
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Updated Mar 07, 2024
WWE 2K24
WWE 2K24 is a new video game about wrestling. It's being made by a company called Visual Concepts and will be sold by 2K. This game is the tenth one in a series called WWE 2K, and overall, it's the twenty-fourth game based on wrestling from WWE. It's the next game after WWE 2K23.
In WWE 2K24, there's a special mode called 2K Showcase of the Immortals. This mode lets you play through famous matches from WrestleMania, which is a big event in wrestling. You can experience these matches again and feel the excitement of some of the most important moments in wrestling history.
How to Use Normal and Advanced Submissions in WWE 2K24
Wearing Down Opponents:
- Attack and grapple to damage your opponent's body parts, indicated by the redness on the body indicator.
- The more damaged a body part is, the easier it is to catch them in a submission.
Standing Submissions:
- Approach your opponent from the front or behind.
- Press R2 and Circle on PlayStation or RT and B on Xbox.
- Wait for the opponent to be stunned to avoid reversal.
- Some wrestlers like Bret Hart and Kurt Angle have submission-based finishing moves from a standing position.
Grounded Submissions:
- Upper Body Submission: Stand near the opponent's head and press R2 and Circle on PlayStation or RT and B on Xbox.
- Mid-Body Submission: Stand near the opponent's side and press R2 and Circle on PlayStation or RT and B on Xbox.
- Lower Body Submission: Stand near the opponent's legs and press R2 and Circle on PlayStation or RT and B on Xbox.
Reversal Into Submission:
- When facing opponents specializing in kicks, time the strike reversal by pressing Square or X on PlayStation, or X or Y on Xbox to catch their leg.
- Transition the hold into a submission by pressing R2 and Circle on PlayStation or RT and B on Xbox.
- Wrestlers like Kurt Angle, Ken Shamrock, and Bret Hart can assign this move from the Move-Set menu.
WWE 2K24 Gameplay
Pre-purchase the Standard Edition of WWE 2K24 to get the digital version of WWE 2K23 and the Nightmare Family Pack. This pack includes special characters like Cody Rhodes with his iconic cowl, vintage Dusty Rhodes and Billy Graham, Stardust, and an exclusive MyFACTION character of Mattel's Bruised Cody Rhodes action figure. The Deluxe and Forty Years of WrestleMania Editions already include the Nightmare Family Pack.
WrestleMania is a huge wrestling event, and in WWE 2K24, you can experience famous moments from it in the 2K Showcase of the Immortals. Play through unforgettable matches and relive the excitement of these career-defining moments.
The game features a roster of WWE Legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin and Undertaker, as well as current Superstars like Cody Rhodes and John Cena. Their entrances and moves look realistic thanks to ultra-realistic graphics.
Experience new match types like Guest Referee, Casket, Gauntlet, and Ambulance matches. You can even have multiple Superstars in a Backstage Brawl.
In MyRISE mode, you can start from the bottom and work your way up to become a WWE champion. There are two career arcs and original storylines for both men's and women’s divisions.
Build your faction in MyFACTION mode by collecting cards and competing in online multiplayer. Climb the seasonal leaderboard and earn rewards as you dominate the competition.
Control the WWE Universe in Universe mode, where you can develop feuds, weekly shows, and more. There are expanded rivalry actions, new cutscenes, and support for double-title matches.
In MyGM mode, you oversee the biggest brands and Superstars in sports entertainment. Challenge rival general managers, trade Superstars between brands, and make executive decisions to amp up the drama.
WWE 2K24 Trailer
WWE 2K24 Overview
Developer | Visual Concepts |
Publisher | 2K |
Series | WWE 2K |
Platform | PlayStation 4 |
PlayStation 5 | |
PC | |
Xbox One | |
Xbox Series X/S | |
Release | March 8, 2024 |
Genre | Sports |
Mode | Single-player, multiplayer |
How to Use Normal and Advanced Submissions in WWE 2K24-FAQs
Yes, all wrestlers can execute submissions, but some are more proficient than others, especially those with a technical wrestling style.
Monitor the redness on the body indicator; the more red a body part is, the easier it is to catch them in a submission.
Yes, approach your opponent and press specific buttons on your controller to initiate standing submissions.
Stand near different parts of your opponent's body and press corresponding buttons on your controller for upper, mid, or lower body submissions.
Time your strike reversal correctly to catch your opponent's leg, then transition into submission by pressing specific buttons on your controller.