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|cover        = WWE 2K16 Cover.jpg
 
|cover        = WWE 2K16 Cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Yuke's}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Visual Concepts}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Visual Concepts}}
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Yuke's}}
 
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Sports}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Sports}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 10, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 10, 2016}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|wwe-2k16|74}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1507/wwe-2k16|70}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|wwe-2k16|66}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Fighting, Sports, Quick time events }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | Wrestling }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | WWE/WWF }}
 
|steam appid  = 385730
 
|steam appid  = 385730
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = WWE 2K16
 
|wikipedia    = WWE 2K16
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|mobygames    = wwe-2k16
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|hltb        = 31850
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|WWE/WWF}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{++}} All the DLC content released on console is included in the base game.
 
{{++}} All the DLC content released on console is included in the base game.
{{++}} Includes an in-game benchmark.
 
 
{{--}} Servers for multiplayer were shut down in May 2017.
 
{{--}} Servers for multiplayer were shut down in May 2017.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [https://wwe.2k.com/ Official website]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.2k.com/forumdisplay.php?286-WWE-2K Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.2k.com/forumdisplay.php?286-WWE-2K Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/385730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/385730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Only sold in Europe. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Sold only in Europe. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2980-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2980-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 385730 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 385730 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Pillarboxed 16:9.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=95&t=30901 View topic - WWE 2k16 No 21:9 support | WSGF]</ref>
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Pillarboxed 16:9.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=95&t=30901 View topic - WWE 2k16 No 21:9 support | WSGF]</ref> Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2269-wwe-2k16-ultrawide-and-wider-fix/ related PCGW community tool] as a workaround.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] or [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|other software]].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps                    = limited
 
|60 fps notes              = Cutscenes and entrances are capped at 30 FPS. 60 FPS lock during gameplay.
 
|60 fps notes              = Cutscenes and entrances are capped at 30 FPS. 60 FPS lock during gameplay.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Entrance music, Menu music, SFX, Voice, Cinematics, Voice chat.
 
|separate volume notes    = Entrance music, Menu music, SFX, Voice, Cinematics, Voice chat.
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = French
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  |language  = Arabic
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = German
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  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Italian
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  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Arabic
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = Vista SP2 64 Bit
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|minOS    = Vista SP2
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3-2105
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3-2105
|minCPU2  = Phenom II X2 550
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|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X2 550
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 44 GB
 
|minHD    = 44 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 5870
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|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5870
 
|minVRAM  =  
 
|minVRAM  =  
 
|minDX    = 11
 
|minDX    = 11
 
|minother =  
 
|minother =  
  
|recOS    = 7, 8 64 Bit
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|recOS    = 7, 8
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-3550
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-3550
|recCPU2  = AMD FX 8150
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|recCPU2  = AMD FX-8150
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
|recHD    = 44 GB
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|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7850
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7850
 
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
|recDX    = 11
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|recDX    =  
|notes    = {{ii}} 32-bit systems are not supported.
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|notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 17:44, 22 November 2023

WWE 2K16
WWE 2K16 cover
Developers
Yuke's
Visual Concepts
Publishers
2K Sports
Release dates
Windows March 10, 2016
Reception
Metacritic 74
OpenCritic 70
IGDB 66
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Controls Direct control
Genres Fighting, Sports, Quick time events
Sports Wrestling
Art styles Realistic
Series WWE/WWF
WWE 2K16 on HowLongToBeat
WWE 2K16 on IGDB
WWE 2K16 on MobyGames
WWE 2K16 on Wikipedia
WWF Wrestlemania 1992
WWF European Rampage Tour 1992
WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game 1995
WWF in Your House 1996
WWF Raw 2002
WWE 2K15 2015
WWE 2K16 2016
WWE 2K17 2017
WWE 2K18 2017
WWE 2K19 2018
WWE 2K20 2019
WWE 2K Battlegrounds 2020
WWE 2K22 2022
WWE 2K23 2023
WWE 2K24 2024

Key points

All the DLC content released on console is included in the base game.
Servers for multiplayer were shut down in May 2017.

General information

Official forums
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Icon overlay.png
Sold only in Europe.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\WWE2K16\config.ini
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/385730/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\385730\remote\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/385730/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Pillarboxed 16:9.[1] Use the related PCGW community tool as a workaround.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA and up to 8x MSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
Cutscenes and entrances are capped at 30 FPS. 60 FPS lock during gameplay.
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Improve framerate on low and mid-end graphics cards

Enabling simplified lightning[citation needed]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\WWE2K16\
  2. Open config.ini.
  3. Change simple_lighting = off to simple_lighting = on

Input

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Entrance music, Menu music, SFX, Voice, Cinematics, Voice chat.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Arabic
French
German
Italian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
No longer available since May 2017.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio Wwise
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista SP2
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-2105
AMD Phenom II X2 550
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 44 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
ATI Radeon HD 5870
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References