It will still be a realistic game, with realistic moves and counters, but will be more fast-paced compared to a full simulation game.

This ranges from the mundane (in terms of wrestling) like springboard attacks and the ability to reverse high flying moves, to the outright bizarre. It was only founded in 2019, but it already has legions of die-hard fans, with its long-running storylines receiving particular praise. Conversely, Ben Wilson of GamesRadar+ praised the humour, structure and pacing, while enjoying the use of archive footage of AEW's history into the story. AEW star Kenny Omega is a massive gaming fan, and he promised this wouldn't be like Yuke’s wrestling sims of yesteryear.

This would mark Hart's first appearance in a video game since 2004 in Showdown: Legends of Wrestling, which was released by Acclaim. Melissa Cervantes initially found fame on fantastic OTT TV show Lucha Underground playing the character of Kobra Moon, before spells in Ring of Honor and the NWA. However, THQ Nordic community manager Per Hollenbo would clarify on his Twitter account that the game was not finished, and was still being prepared for release.

A long roster of the most popular AEW wrestlers, career mode, wrestler customisation, signature AEW arenas, multiple match types and even some good ol’ fashioned unsanctioned fun await! On June 22, 2023, AEW Senior Vice President Nik Sobic stated in an interview with SEScoops that the decision was made early on to hand-animate the moves instead of using motion capture technology. I do have a lot of fondness for what they’re trying to do, and I support them,” he said at the time. Yuke’s has been synonymous with digitised powerbombs and spinebusters since the release of PS1 classic WWF Smackdown, again in 2000, and 2K’s decision to cut ties with the developer midway through the creation of WWE 2K20 is seen as the main reason for its downfall.It does what it says on the tin, offering “AEW-branded versions of slots, blackjack, poker and roulette, along with AEW music, sounds, videos, wrestler virtual avatars, gift packs and more”. AEW Fight Forever is a professional wrestling video game developed by Yuke's and published by THQ Nordic. Developed by acclaimed wrestling game developer Yuke’s, AEW Fight Forever is the first video game officially licensed by All Elite Wrestling. Instead, the majority of the time, we’re treated to a couple of seconds of a wrestler’s theme as they walk out onto the ramp. In October 2017, Pac walked out ahead of an episode of Raw in which he was due to lose to Enzo Amore – and despite rumours of positive discussions backstage, he’d never be seen in WWE again.

Below you can find everything you need to know about the AEW console game "AEW Fight Forever", the confirmed Features and Roster, the Reveal Trailer, and more. Ring announcer Justin Roberts then led the audience in chants for Adam Cole, Sting, Jeff Hardy, referee Aubrey Edwards, Adam Page and FTR, follow by individual chants for FTR members Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood. In addition, AEW supports a full creatine suite, such as wrestlers, movesets, entrances and arenas, with players also able to take on a full career mode that takes you through the AEW schedule. Download of this product is subject to the PlayStation Network Terms of Service and our Software Usage Terms plus any specific additional conditions applying to this product.AEW has the greatest fans on the planet, and I’m excited for them to experience this new way to engage with our stars. Justin Clarke of Slant Magazine considered the gameplay noticeably different from the WWE 2K series, with particular praise to the hardcore match types such as the Lights Out and Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch as highlights, saying they "[push] the envelope in ways wrestling games haven’t in years". AEW Fight Forever will come with an extensive roster of All Elite Wrestling Superstars, both male, and female, as well as some of the biggest legends to enter the ring.