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Upon its release, WWE 2K16 received generally favorable reviews from critics, with a Metacritic score of . Critics praised the massive roster, the in-depth 2K Showcase, and the revamped gameplay mechanics. However, user reviews on Steam have been more divided, currently sitting at a "Mixed" rating of 64% from around 2,800 reviews, with many players criticizing the port's occasional technical hiccups and the removal of certain features from previous entries.
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: The game featured over 120 unique playable characters. This was almost double the size of the previous year's game. It included current stars, women wrestlers, and old school legends.
After being stripped down in 2K15, the Creation Suite made a massive comeback in WWE 2K16, including Create-a-Diva, Create-a-Show, and better Create-an-Entrance options. Performance and PC Experience
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Reintroduced deeper customization for superstars, arenas, and championships that were missing in previous entries.
: Used to add wrestlers not in the original roster, like CM Punk or AJ Styles.