Several changes have been made in order to give the player more control over their superstar.

This mode is only available on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One. M圜areer returns from 2K15, with 2K claiming the mode will be significantly expanded from last year's game. A second showcase becomes available only with purchase of the 'Hall Of Fame' DLC pack, a collection of classic matches featuring each of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015 entrants (excluding Arnold Schwarzenegger). The 2K Showcase mode also returns, with the showcase detailing the career of the cover star 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin.