WWE 2K17 is finally here!
We’re less than 24 hours away from the debut of 2K and Yuke’s latest wrestling game; a project that might very well have been the most visible title in the series ahead of launch. With so many changes expected this year, including new taunt and ladder mechanics, we’d imagine there will be plenty of people trying to figure out where they can snag a copy of WWE 2K17 on Monday night. Thankfully, GameStop, Best Buy and other retailers will be open late to sell the game. Gamers in some regions — pretty much anywhere in the middle or western parts of the country — wil get a chance to play on Monday night. The wait on PSN and Xbox Live is even shorter than usual, with digital copies scheduled to unlock at 12:01 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday.
So where can you get your copy of WWE 2K17 on Thursday night?
We thought you’d never ask!
WWE 2K17 Midnight Release - GameStop
GameStop will be open late to accommodate those hoping to pick up their copy of WWE 2K17 on Monday night. Stores will close at the usual time on Monday evening, re-opening at 12:01 a.m. (EST) to begin selling copies of WWE 2K17 and Gears of War 4 to excited gamers across the country. You could probably even snag a copy of Dragon Quest Builders while you’re there, i if you’re really trying to ensure a lack of productivity the rest of the week. All stores will open at the same time, meaning many gamers actually get to pick up their copies on Monday night.
Here’s a breakdown:
Pacific - 9:01 p.m. (10/10)
Mountain - 10:01 p.m. (10/10)
Central - 11:01 p.m. (10/10)
Eastern - 12:01 a.m. (10/11)
Those who pre-order WWE 2K17 from GameStop will still receive the Goldberg DLC, which includes two versions of the former wrestler along with two WCW arenas.
WWE 2K17 Midnight Release - Best Buy
Best Buy apparently won’t be open late on Monday night. The retail chain is still accepting pre-orders on both the standard and NXT Edition of WWE 2K17, the latter of which also includes popular NXT performers Apollo Crews, Nia Jax and Shinsuke Nakamura. Unfortunately, anyone who decides to buy WWE 2K17 from BB will have to wait until Tuesday morning to retrieve their copy. It’s a bit of shock but less surprising when you remember the company is planning to host PlayStation VR midnight launch events later this week.
Best Buy is also offering the Goldberg DLC to all WWE 2K17 buyers
WWE 2K17 Midnight Release - Walmart
If you don’t live near a GameStop, and don’t want to buy a digital copy of WWE 2K17 or wait until Tuesday morning to start playing, you may still be in luck. Walmart might be the best represented retail chain in North America, particularly for those who don’t live in major cities, and many locations will be open at 12:01 on Tuesday morning. Of course, some locations won’t have the game out yet, so take a minute to call your local store(s) before leaving the house.
And, yes, Walmart will have the Goldberg DLC
WWE 2K17 Midnight Release - PSN, Steam and Xbox Live
Last, but certainly not least, are the digital options for acquiring WWE 2K17 on Monday night. WWE 2K17 is the latest in a growing number of new releases to make their retail and digital debuts simultaneously. Generally, the PSN and Xbox Live versions of new games are held until the early hours of the morning to give the publisher’s retail partners a chance to compete. But countdown clocks on each of the major services suggest we’ll see WWE 2K17 go live at 12:01 a.m. (EST). You’ll just have to hope your download speeds are reasonable.
WWE 2K17 is in development for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The game debuts Oct. 11.
Be sure to check back with iDigitalTimes.com and follow Scott on Twitter for more WWE 2K17 news throughout 2016 and however long Hangar 13 supports WWE 2K17 in the months following launch.
