'WWE 2K18' release date: Game's Nintendo Switch version now out; special editions, DLC packs revealed

The promotional poster of "WWE 2K18" Facebook/WWEgames

After a long time of waiting, "WWE 2K18's" official release date on Nintendo Switch is finally announced. The game's Twitter page revealed the good news along with a blog post, detailing the game's features, editions, and DLC packs on Monday, Dec. 4.

"WWE 2K18 will be available for Nintendo Switch this week as it rolls out worldwide in physical and digital formats starting December 6," the post reads. It also comes with a link to "WWE 2K" for the full details.

Just like other "WWE 2K" games, Nintendo Switch's "WWE 2K18" also has all the features and modes from its other versions. In fact, the video game series brags that the newly released Nintendo edition has a "robust offering."

It is carrying the new grapple carry system, the latest weight detection, a number of new animations, and a huge backstage area. Players can also enjoy seeing up to six characters on-screen at a time.

It also has MyCAREER that allows its players to experience wandering around the backstage. Also, "WWE 2K18" games on Nintendo Switch have Road to Glory, Dynamic Creation Suite, The Biggest Roster Ever, and Universe.

Additionally, the game features a number of DLC options that will perfectly suit player needs. It, too, has special editions like the physical and digital that will give gamers access to the Kurt Angle pack for $59.99. The deluxe edition, on the other hand, is for digital download only and will cost $89.99 with a lot of features, additions, and contents.

"WWE 2K18" even has a variety of DLC options. Players can enjoy the Season Pass for $29.99, while the Kurt Angle pack is for $4.99 that can be purchased after Dec. 13. The Cena (Nuff) pack can be bought for $7.99 on the game's exact release date.

To download the game, Nintendo Switch has to have a separate microSD card with 32 GB free space, and 1 GB on the system memory. "WWE 2K" also noted that the game's release varies on different locations, while players who pre-ordered the game's physical edition will receive its codes on receipt or email.

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