WWE 2K22: How To Win The Royal Rumble

Since 1988, the Royal Rumble has been a mainstay of WWE pay-per-views. The WWE now hosts a pay-per-view event every month, but the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series are still the big four.

The Royal Rumble is one of the most popular events in WWE history, so it's no surprise that it's one of the main match types in WWE 2K22. However, in the Smackdown!/WWE 2K series' history, it's also been one of the most difficult match types to win. Thankfully, the new features in WWE 2K22 make things more approachable, and these matches are a lot more enjoyable to watch, but they're still difficult to win as a number one or two entrants.

Royal Rumble Achievements & Trophies

There are a lot of Achievements and Trophies to unlock in WWE 2K22, and two of them can be activated in the Royal Rumble match. The "Maybe They Just Needed a SNICKERS" Trophy/Achievement will be unlocked if the player is one of the first two players in a 30-person Battle Royale. Players can also get the "Record Breaker" Trophy/Achievement by eliminating 14 wrestlers in a single match.

Settings To Change Before The Match

Players should go into the Gameplay menu and change the setting to Easy before commencing the Royal Rumble match. This may appear to be a cop-out, but the content is still tough, and doing so will make obtaining the Trophies much easy. It also allows users to get some practice with the MyRise and Universe modes' mechanics. Also, make sure that the weight detection mode is set to Simulation.

You can also go to the Balancing menu and reduce the number of times wrestlers are stunned. As a result, the character of the player will be less susceptible to being shocked.

Picking The Right Wrestler

Super heavyweights like Andre The Giant and Braun Strowman are the most effective wrestlers for the Royal Rumble in WWE 2K22's roster. Braun is an excellent choice because he is strong and has excellent recovery stats, despite the fact that his stamina can only be upgraded to 65. However, increasing this to the highest value will make him more effective in the match.

To help him fight off his attackers, you might want to boost his Strike and Grapple Reversal stats. Furthermore, because of the weight detection mechanics, choosing a super heavyweight will make it tough for many wrestlers to hurl them around early in the encounter. They can also Irish Whip most opponents over the top rope because of their strength.

Learn The Carry Controls

Learning how to use Braun's strength effectively with carrying techniques can also aid in the elimination of wrestlers by sending them over the top rope. There are four different grappling holds available in the carry mechanism, all of which can be utilized to walk the opponent up the ropes and toss them. It is, however, more effective when the opposing wrestler is exhausted. The following are the Carry controls:

• On PlayStation, the B button or Circle Button can be used to grab an opponent.
• Press the LS button up, down, left, or right while holding down RB/R1.
• RB/R1 and up – The Powerbomb position
• RB/R1 and down – The Cradle position
• RB/R1 and left – The Fireman's Carry.
• RB/R1 and Right – The Shoulder Carry.

Competing In The Royal Rumble Match

Players should ensure that their chosen wrestler is either the first or second entrant to unlock the trophy for winning the 30-man Royal Rumble before commencing the match in WWE 2K22. The match will start with the player's character, but don't jump in too quickly. For a good Royal Rumble match, use the following strategies:

• Players should concentrate on faster light grapples and, if utilizing Braun, the strong attack button, in the early stages of the game. This attack is very effective in interrupting his opponent's own attacks and grapples.
• Instead of opting for a carry grapple, Irish Whipping a wrestler into the ropes is the quickest and most effective technique to eliminate them.
• Keep B/Circle pressed and the LS stick pointing in the direction of the ropes.
• Either the opponent will go over the top rope or land on the apron. If they're having trouble on the apron, approach them and press the B/Circle button to take them out.
• Players should run and hit the opponent with a clothesline if the opponent manages to re-enter the ring. This might lead to another straightforward elimination.
• A signature move for the player's character will be ready to use in no time. By pressing RT/R2 and A/X, you can create a signature.
• Don't go for a Finisher right away. Stack them instead and use a powerful Irish Whip to quickly destroy the opponent who was hit with the signature technique.
• If there are a lot of wrestlers in the ring, instead of going for a carry move, stick to the Irish Whip technique and concentrate on one opponent.
• Use R2/RT and A/X to hit the wrestlers who are dazed on the apron with the Finisher. The player will be eliminated as a result of this.
• Focus on the weaker wrestlers as the ring begins to clear and go for an easy elimination with the carry mechanic or the Irish Whip to go for the Record Breaker Trophy.
• The match will eventually be decided by the top two or three players. If there are only three wrestlers left, let the other two wrestlers exhaust themselves before going for the elimination.
• When there's just the player character and one opponent remaining, it's time to go all out and employ every trick in the book to get them out. If you have any signatures or finishers, use them to weaken your opponent before throwing them out.

The player should have easily acquired the aforementioned achievements after winning the 30-person Royal Rumble. They also got some practice before attempting to compete in the MyRise and Universe modes of WWE 2K22.