First WWE 2K17 Season Pass Details Revealed by Store Listing

An early listing on the Xbox Store provided the first official details for the WWE 2K17 Season Pass. The product page outlined the post-launch content plan for the wrestling title, confirming the pass would grant access to four distinct downloadable content packs. While the specific contents of these packs were not yet announced, the store description promised “tons of bonus content at a great value.”

The listing also established a timeline for the DLC rollout, stating that all content included in the Season Pass would be available by March 31, 2017. This gave potential buyers a clear window for when they could expect the full suite of add-on content to be delivered. The game itself was scheduled for release on October 11, 2016, setting up a roughly five-month period for post-launch support under the pass.

Season Pass Exclusions

One important clarification from the store page was what the Season Pass did not include. The description explicitly mentioned that the bundle “Does not Include MyPlayer Kick Start.” This bonus, typically offered in 2K Sports titles, gives players a head start in the game’s career mode by boosting the attributes and skills of their created superstar. Its exclusion meant that players wanting this advantage would need to acquire it through other means, such as a deluxe edition of the game or as a separate purchase, if made available.

This separation was a key piece of information for consumers planning their purchase. Players focused on the MyCareer mode had to weigh the value of the Season Pass’s future content against the immediate benefit of the Kick Start bonus, which was positioned as a separate item. The pass was focused solely on the four promised DLC packs.

WWE 2K17 Launch Details

Beyond the Season Pass, other details for WWE 2K17 had already been established. Brock Lesnar was the featured cover star for the game, a prominent position reflecting his dominant run in WWE at the time. The game’s development was handled by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, the established team behind the series, with 2K Sports serving as the publisher.

A significant incentive for early adoption was the preorder bonus: the legendary wrestler Goldberg. Offering Goldberg as a playable character was a major draw, as he had been absent from WWE programming and video games for many years. This bonus was a strong motivator for fans to commit to buying the game before its release to ensure they received the exclusive character.

Platforms and Release Schedule

WWE 2K17 was confirmed for a wide release across two console generations. The game was set to launch simultaneously on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. This cross-generational strategy ensured that a large player base could access the title, including those who had not yet upgraded to the newer consoles.

In addition to the console versions, a PC port was also expected to be released at a later date. This followed the pattern set by previous installments in the WWE 2K franchise, where the PC version typically arrived several months after the initial console launch. No specific release date for the PC port was available at the time of the Season Pass listing.