SUMMARY
- WWE announced that Post Malone would be a part of the newest WWE 2K24 video game.
- Several fans took to their X account to react to the announcement.
Every year, WWE games have a unique addition to their roster. With that, they also make popular additions to their games each year. Icons like Bad Bunny, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and many more have been featured in WWE games in the past. This year makes it no different with the addition of Post Malone.
Austin Richard Post is a huge pop icon and goes by the stage name of Post Malone. He is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. Malone has sold more than 80 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians. Ten Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, one MTV Video Music Award, and nine Grammy Award nominations are just a few of his many honors.
Post Malone is officially confirmed to be a playable character in #WWE2K24 & will be available for purchase in a post-launch DLC pack. pic.twitter.com/WdoYdwG5rx
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) February 16, 2024
His immense love for WWE has been seen on various occasions. Malone has shared priceless moments with Triple H and The Undertaker in the past. His fans are always behind him whenever he announces something brand new. This wasn’t the case when the Stamford-based promotion announced that Malone would be a part of the newest WWE 2K24 video game.
Users blasted the WWE for introducing him in the game as a playable character. “This is a weird decision,” wrote a fan on the announcement. Others kept the point of not having several wrestlers instead of adding a rapper. “How about putting effort in getting more actual wrestlers” wrote another fan in reference to adding more wrestlers instead of celebrities.
2K Sports itself confirmed that Malone will be a playing character in the game. He would be purchasable and could be unlocked after purchasing a DLC pack. The DLC pack would be released in the upcoming weeks before the game’s release.
Post Malone has also curated WWE 2K24’s soundtrack
This year, WWE has heavily featured the American Rapper, as he is a playable character in the game. Not only is he featured on the roster, but he has also managed the whole soundtrack of the game. 2K Sports also confirmed that he is the brain behind the soundtrack and also has a few of his songs featured in the game.
🎶 📋 #WWE2K24 pic.twitter.com/uOYz6IWB2P
— #WWE2K24 (@WWEgames) February 16, 2024
Being the executive sound producer, Malone’s “Chemical” and “Laugh It Off” have been featured in the game’s soundtrack. On selecting the soundtrack for the game, Post Malone shared his experience and revealed what makes a soundtrack exciting. “The secret to a great video game soundtrack is a little something for everyone and every mood,” stated Malone.
The 28-year-old is excited to be a part of the game and is looking forward to seeing fans’ reactions to the soundtrack. Despite getting negative reactions from some of the users, many have appreciated Malone’s contributions. The much-awaited installment in the WWE 2K series will be released on March 8 for PlayStation, PC, and Xbox.