2K decided to detail the revamped WWE 2K18 Universe mode during tonight’s episode of RAW, the WWE’s long-running flagship television show. New to this year, the mode will separate rivalries into two distinct offerings: potential rivalries and active rivalries. On top of this will be a new intensity system that’ll show where the rivalry is currently at. For example, a low-level intensity will result in a sportsmanlike rivarlry, while a hostile one will result in characters attacking each other on-sight. The WWE’s new brand split has also been implemented into the mode, and a new power ranking system will replace the (broken) ranking system that was in past games.
There’s a ton more over at the official website, but here’s more on the new rivalry system: Rivalries and Storylines
One of the most exciting parts of Universe is the rivalries that happen between Superstars. Rivalries occur between either two Superstars or two teams of Superstars, leading to a storyline that can play out over many months in the Universe calendar. Storylines feature cut scenes and put the rivals in scenarios that you won?t normally see through regular matchmaking. Players have a choice in creating their own rivalries or letting them happen on their own. We wanted to improve our systems for rivalries this year, and we?ve made some changes all around.
Potential Rivalries
New for this year, rivalries are separated into two types: Potential Rivalries and Active Riv...