WWE 2K25: BEFORE you start Universe Mode ... DO THIS!

Summary

In this video, Jesse dives into the newly improved Universe Mode in WWE 2K2, offering tips, tricks, and workarounds to help players get the most out of the game. He highlights the smooth performance and quality of life improvements this year, such as the ability to run multiple shows on the same day and the customization options for creating a custom Universe mode. Despite some ongoing issues like rival reactions and paybacks not working properly, Jesse provides creative solutions, including how to work around these limitations for features like cash-ins and rival reactions during pay-per-views. This tutorial is a must-watch for fans looking to enhance their WWE 2K2 experience.

Takeaways

• 😀 World 2K's Universe Mode has received significant improvements, making it run much smoother this year compared to previous editions.
• 😀 Custom universe modes are now easier to set up, allowing users to run multiple shows on the same day without issues.
• 😀 Some features, like rival reactions and certain paybacks (run-ins and paparazzi), are still not fully working, but workarounds are available.
• 😀 The ranking system within Universe Mode adapts to the player's actions, such as match outcomes, ensuring that the top stars stay relevant.
• 😀 Players can now have up to three shows on the same day in their Universe Mode, including classic WWE and WCW shows.
• 😀 Rival reactions are mostly functional this year, though they are not integrated within Pay-Per-Views (PPVs) by default, requiring some customization to work.
• 😀 The Universe Mode now saves customized settings, meaning players can return to their matches without losing previous changes.
• 😀 When setting up matches, make sure to customize everything before entering the match card, as making changes after could reset everything.
• 😀 A workaround exists for cashing in Money in the Bank during PPVs, despite rival reactions not being officially supported in these matches.
• 😀 The video provides a specific workaround to set up a rival reaction like a Money in the Bank cash-in, involving a major show like SummerSlam, before deleting the show afterward to keep progress intact.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the tutorial in the transcript?

The tutorial focuses on tips, tricks, and workarounds for making WWE 2K's Universe Mode run smoothly, especially regarding issues like rival reactions, ranking systems, and customizing matches.

What is one of the main challenges that players face with Universe Mode in WWE 2K?

One of the main challenges is the lack of rival reactions working properly, particularly during Pay-Per-Views (PPVs), which has been an ongoing issue in previous games.

How has the customization in WWE 2K's Universe Mode improved this year compared to previous versions?

This year, players can now have up to three shows on the same day in the calendar, allowing for more flexibility in running different promotions like WWE Raw, WCW Nitro, and others simultaneously without interfering with rival reactions or the ranking system.

What workaround exists for rival reactions not working in PPVs?

A workaround involves setting up a major show (like SummerSlam), adding your championship matches, and setting up a rivalry for the Money in the Bank holder. This allows rival reactions like cash-ins to occur during PPVs despite the issue.

Why is the ranking system in Universe Mode important for custom universe setups?

The ranking system helps ensure that your top stars remain in contention for championships. It's essential to manually play matches for key stars to secure their positions in the rankings, which the AI will then use to book logical matches.

What is the best approach for players who want to create a custom Universe Mode from scratch?

The best approach is to play out the first couple of months of matches to get your top stars ranked properly. This ensures the AI adapts to your changes and doesn't create mismatches in the ranking system.

What specific feature of Universe Mode has been most positively received this year?

The ability to save your customizations between sessions, meaning players can back out of a show, return later, and find their settings preserved, which has been a significant improvement over previous years.

What should players avoid doing if they want their custom match cards to remain intact?

Players should avoid making any changes to the Universe Mode settings (like roster, titles, or event calendar) after customizing the match card. Doing so will reset the card and undo the work done.

How can players still perform a Money in the Bank cash-in despite rival reactions not being functional for PPVs?

Players can set up a major show with a rivalry between the Money in the Bank holder and the WWE Champion, then manually perform the cash-in during the show. This workaround allows for a cash-in to be processed even if rival reactions aren't working in PPVs.

Who is credited with suggesting the workaround for rival reactions during PPVs?

The workaround was suggested by a community member named T-Rex, who shared the idea in the Discord community, leading to the discovery that setting up rival reactions within a major show could work.